BY ALL MEANS, PARIS
It comes as no secret, Paris is my favorite place in the world- my heart home. Living in Paris changed me and returning to Paris revives me. The city is magic and it doesn’t take long to make that magic yours!
Wander (flâner) amidst the Haussmannian architecture, picnic in the gardens, get lost in the Louvre, sip coffee or wine on a terrasse, fill up on crêpes and vintage books, watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle– this magical city is meant to be shared. This is why Paris is also my favorite place to plan trips and travel with others time and time again!
Leslie Knope was right about so many things in life, especially when saying, “If you have the ability to go to Paris, by all means, go to Paris.”
READ BEFORE YOU GO
8 Lesser Known Eiffel Tower Views
When living in Paris, I maintain a personal goal of finding at least 1 new view of the Eiffel Tower every week. Honestly, many weeks that just happens naturally- her ladyship has a lovely habit of popping up from rooftops or around street corners when you’re doing...
5 Most Instagrammable Bridge Views in Paris
As you stroll the riverbank of Paris, you will undoubtedly notice there are many beautiful bridges spanning across the River Seine- 37 to be exact. In fact, I pass by 20 bridges in less than 4 miles on my regular running route through central Paris! As the City of...
The Guide to a Perfect Day on Ile Saint Louis
In the middle of the Seine River in the shadow of Notre Dame Cathedral lies a small pedestrian bridge that leads you from the western edge of Île de la Cité to its smaller sister island, the idyllic Île Saint-Louis. Less than half a mile in length and full of old...
5 Bookstores in Paris You Should Visit in Addition to Shakespeare & Co.
Visiting Shakespeare & Company, the legendary independent Left Bank bookstore of the Lost Generation, is at the top of many English speaker's list when visiting Paris and I am not trying to convince you otherwise. By all means, go peruse their bookshelves, buy...
When & Why Does the Eiffel Tower Sparkle?
Every hour following sunset, Parisians and tourists alike stop and stare at the glorious spectacle that is the sparkling Eiffel Tower! Seriously, no matter how many times you've visited or how long you've lived in Paris, watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle remains...
Tips for a Perfect Day at the Louvre
Usually, a trip to Paris is not complete without a day spent traipsing around The Louvre. Whether you are an art connoisseur or just want to judge the real size of the Mona Lisa for yourself, visiting the world’s largest art museum is an experience unlike any other....