A First-Timer’s Guide to Navigating the Paris Métro
The Paris métro is fast, efficient, and surprisingly easy to master. Here’s everything you need to know to ride like a local, from buying tickets to avoiding common mistakes.
Practical Guides
Your Guide to Sainte-Chapelle: Paris’s Jewel of Stained Glass
Hidden on the Île de la Cité, Sainte-Chapelle holds the world’s most spectacular medieval stained glass. Here’s how to visit this Gothic masterpiece and what makes it unforgettable.
Inside the Conciergerie: Paris’s Royal Prison
Once a medieval palace, then the most feared prison of the Revolution, the Conciergerie on the Île de la Cité tells one of Paris’s most dramatic stories through its Gothic halls and reconstructed cells.
Your Guide to the Luxembourg Gardens: Paris’s Perfect Park
From sailboats on the grand basin to secret corners and the Senate palace, the Luxembourg Gardens offer a masterclass in Parisian elegance and leisure.
When Shakespeare’s Plays Reached Paris: The French Connection
The Comédie-Française in Paris has performed Shakespeare’s works since 1769, and Victor Hugo wrote extensively about Shakespeare while living in Paris, creating documented cultural connections between Shakespeare’s London and Paris.
Day Trip to Giverny: Monet’s Garden and Village
An hour from Paris, Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny offer one of France’s most beautiful day trips. Here’s how to visit the water lilies, the Japanese bridge, and the Norman village that inspired Impressionism.
Marché Bastille: Paris’s Largest Open-Air Market
Stretching along Boulevard Richard-Lenoir, Marché Bastille is Paris’s biggest and most vibrant open-air market. Here’s how to shop like a local at this Sunday morning institution.
Discovering Canal Saint-Martin: Paris’s Coolest Waterway
From iron footbridges to waterside cafés, Canal Saint-Martin has become one of Paris’s most beloved hangouts. Here’s how to explore this trendy neighborhood like a local.
Your Guide to Visiting the Eiffel Tower: Tips and Timing
Everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to Paris’s iconic iron lady, from the best times to go to which level to choose.
The Best Chocolate Shops in Paris: A Sweet Lover’s Guide
From artisan bean-to-bar makers to historic chocolatiers, discover where to find Paris’s finest chocolates, truffles, and hot chocolate.