Whenever I travel to a new city, the first thing I do is book a tour. I may be a bit biased in this inclination seeing as I work as a tour guide, but it was precisely because I loved going on tours so much that I chose this job. Long before I ever led …
This week marks the official end of winter and the beginning of spring. For myself and my fellow tour guides, this is also known as the time of year when people begin to visit Paris in ever greater numbers. Overall, it’s estimated that over 40 million people visit Paris every year, with most of them …
Parisians take their leisure time seriously, which to be honest, is one of the many reasons I love living in this city. There are over 420 public parks and gardens spread out across Paris, and when the weather is nice, they are all packed. For visitors, most people make a point of going to see …
The other day I looked at my calendar and realized that the high season for visiting Paris is rapidly approaching. If you’re planning on visiting Paris this year (and you should!), you’ve probably already started the arduous task of planning your itinerary. I often get asked how to make the most of your time here, …
There are a lot of museums in Paris. When you include the suburbs, there’s over 130 of them to visit and explore, and contrary to popular belief, it’s not just artwork that can be found within their walls. The Musée des Arts et Métiers tells the history of science and industry, while the Musée des …