France

If you’re wondering whether Paris is a good destination for solo travel, my answer is an emphatic yes. I’ve been returning to Paris for more than a decade and have visited dozens of times, sometimes on my own and sometimes with my husband. What keeps drawing me back is how easy the city makes it…

Paris has a reputation for romance, but after more than a decade of returning to the city, I’ve learned that the most romantic places in Paris aren’t always the ones on the postcards. Some are iconic. Watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night, strolling along the Seine, or wandering the cobbled streets of Montmartre deserve…

Paris is home to some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, but not all of them deserve a place on your itinerary. If you’re deciding which Paris gardens to visit, start with the classics: Luxembourg Gardens, Jardin des Tuileries, Jardin des Plantes, and Parc Monceau. These are the gardens that define the city and…

I’ve visited Paris more than a dozen times over the past decade, and no matter where I stay or what I’ve planned, I always return to Les Jardin du Luxembourg. Of all the parks and gardens in Paris, Luxembourg Gardens is the one I recommend most often. Located between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter, it…

If you’re looking for the best secret passages in Paris, start with Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas, Passage du Grand Cerf, and Cour du Commerce Saint-André. These hidden covered arcades offer a side of Paris that many visitors miss, tucked behind ordinary doorways and storefronts across the city. After more than a dozen visits to…

After more than a dozen trips to Paris over the past decade, I’ve learned that some of my favourite memories come from wandering the streets. Some are lively market streets where Parisians still shop for cheese, bread, and flowers. Others are quiet lanes lined with ivy-covered buildings, hidden courtyards, and centuries-old architecture. A few are…