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After 15 years of returning to Paris and more than a dozen trips, I’m much more selective about which experiences are worth giving up an evening for. On a past visit, I booked an Eatwith Paris where I enjoyed a dinner in a local home near Île Saint-Louis, curious to see whether it would feel…
Visiting Père Lachaise Cemetery had been on my Paris list for years, but I deliberately waited until my 11th trip. I knew this wasn’t the kind of place I wanted to rush through with a map in one hand, searching for famous graves. Covering more than 100 acres, it’s easy to spend hours wandering without…
If you’re wondering whether visiting Sainte-Chapelle deserves a place on your Paris itinerary, my answer is yes. Even after more than a dozen trips to Paris, it’s one of the places I continue to return to. The chapel itself is relatively small, but the moment you step into the upper chapel and look up at…
If you’re planning to visit the Paris Catacombs, book your tickets in advance. This isn’t one of those Paris attractions where you can decide to go on the day. Entry is limited, tickets regularly sell out, and choosing the right ticket can make a noticeable difference to your experience. I’ve visited the Catacombs myself and…
If you’re wondering which Seine River cruise is the best, my answer is simple: for most first-time visitors to Paris, an evening sightseeing cruise offers the best overall experience. You’ll see the city’s most famous Eiffel Tower sparkle after dark, enjoy many of the same views as on a dinner cruise, and spend far less…
After over a decade of visiting Paris, I’ve stayed in everything from hotels to vacation apartment rentals. Given the choice, I almost always prefer an apartment. Having a kitchen, extra space, and the feeling of returning to your own neighbourhood at the end of the day makes Paris feel like I’m living there, rather than…