Last week I was walking through the Latin Quarter when I heard something wonderful. A beautiful mix of languages was echoing down the narrow streets. With the borders opening last month, it would seem that people are finally starting to visit Paris once more. The New Paris. A Paris that has adapted to life with …
I started last year by listing the top 10 reasons why you should visit Paris. While I certainly stand by them, I decided to broaden my horizon for 2020. I still think you should visit Paris, but maybe you’ve already seen the city and you want to explore more of this beautiful country. Maybe you’re …
Earlier this month, an article in the New York Times made waves in the art world. In it, critic Jason Farago suggested that the current situation at the Louvre with regards to the Mona Lisa was nothing short of a disaster. Over 10 million people visit the Louvre every year, and according to the museum’s …
October always signals the end of the high season for visitors to Paris. Over 40 million people visit this city every year, and the bulk of those visits happen between the months of May and October. While this is wonderful news for the tourism industry, this also means that the top attractions are often unbearably …
Most Paris guidebooks will teach you basic French phrases such as “Parlez-vous anglais?” and “Où est le métro?” While these are certainly handy to know, I’ve begun to notice a pattern in the questions I get about French from the people on my tours. In particular, there’s a few things that I get asked about …