Nicola
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Our Favorite Restaurants Near the Louvre
September 18th, 2018It’s a well-known fact that the Louvre is the most-visited museum in the world, and it’s also renowned for being one of the trickiest to navigate. With over 380,000 objects on show, it would apparently take about three full days to visit every single room: hungry work for even the most enthusiastic art lover! As there’s nothing more exhausting than trailing around looking for somewhere to get a bite to eat before or after your cultural exploits, we’ve put together a list of our top 10 recommendations of restaurants near the Louvre that we – and our Paris Perfect guests – love. ... Read More
Market Tours and Cooking Classes: Culinary Experiences in Paris with Chef Brian DeFehr
July 10th, 2018As our minds and appetites naturally turn to the wonderful selection of fresh produce available in France at the moment, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to catch up with our resident private Chef Brian and grill him, as it were, about some of his favorite culinary experiences in Paris. ... Read More
Scandalous Boudoirs and Courtesans: A Unique Paris Tour
June 12th, 2018The Paris Perfect Travel Design Team is taking you behind closed doors on a unique Paris tour that takes a walk on the wild side of the capital, traveling back in time to meet some of the most scandalous characters who have given Paris its racy reputation. ... Read More
Atelier des Lumières and Musée Yves Saint Laurent: Visit these New Museums in Paris
May 22nd, 2018How often do you get to experience something completely unexpected and unique? As we all know, the City of Light is at the forefront of the world, with so many fantastic exhibitions and artistic events to enjoy, whether you are visiting for the first or the fifteenth time. The Paris Perfect Travel Design Team is excited to tell you about two brand new museums in Paris that have just opened their doors to a very enthusiastic public. ... Read More
Pastries in Paris: Take a Walk on the Sweet Side in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
April 24th, 2018In search of the perfect pastries in Paris? We’re sharing four of our perennial favorite pastry shops in Paris, which all happen to be in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Get ready to taste a decadent slice of heaven. ... Read More
Braving The Catacombs And The Dark Underworld Of Paris
October 26th, 2017Labyrinthine subterranean passages, chilling tales of macabre carryings-on and spooky anecdotes of bones transported across the city. As Halloween approaches, what better time of year to take a deep breath and plunge into the depths of the sinister Catacombs sixty feet below the surface of the bustling Parisian streets? Avoid the eternally long lines, and join us for an intrepid visit to the largest necropolis in the world. ... Read More
The Best Evening Entertainment in Paris
October 4th, 2017Calling all culture vultures! There are a whole host of varied and prestigious productions staged all year round in Paris, from ballets to classical concerts and from plays to one-(wo)man shows. With three opera houses, over 80 cinemas and more than 200 theater and cabaret shows for evening entertainment, it’s small wonder that the Parisians are such avid theater-goers – the sheer choice is dizzying. ... Read More
Must-See Christian Dior Exhibition In Paris
August 13th, 2017If you’ll be in Paris anytime this year, the brand new Christian Dior exhibition at the Musée des Art Décoratifs is the one show you must not miss. t’s been 30 years since the last Dior exhibition in Paris, and it’s definitely been worth the wait. Be warned as the queues to buy tickets on entry stretch right down past the Tuileries gardens, so be sure to book your tickets in advance. ... Read More
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Purple Olives
July 4th, 2017This is probably one of Morocco’s best-known tagines featuring two ingredients indispensable to Moroccan cuisine; tangy salt-cured lemons and slightly bitter, half-ripe purple olives. A delicious dish from the kitchen of the supremely talented chef Charlotte Puckette, this tagine is sure to please the palate and delight everyone at the table. ... Read More
101 Must-Eat Bistros in Paris Revealed!
June 6th, 2017Calling all restaurant lovers! If enjoying a great meal out is one of the things you think about most when planning your next trip to Paris, then grab a coffee, sit back and read on… as the One Hundred (and One) Must-Eat Bistros in Paris are revealed. ... Read More
Top 10 Most Romantic Places in Paris
January 25th, 2017The romance is palpable in Paris everywhere you go, but if you want to know the very best places in the city for lovers, look no further than this list! Here are our Top Ten spots to snap a romantic selfie, stop for an embrace, or simply soak up the amorous beauty of Paris with your partner. ... Read More
Here are the Most Electrifying Cabaret Shows in Paris!
January 11th, 2017We’ve all heard of the iconic Can-can dance that was created in Belle Époque Paris. That high-kicking dance is still being performed today at the Moulin Rouge, but there are a couple other cabarets that are just as electric! Come take a peek inside these classy, exciting venues and start envisioning your next Parisian night out on the town! ... Read More
Literature Walking Tour in Paris: Follow in the Footsteps of the Greats
October 11th, 2016From Quasimodo’s bell towers at Notre Dame to the Saint-Germain cafés where Existentialists once sipped espresso, this walking tour took us on a literary adventure through time. We unveiled the city’s immensely rich history and discovered why countless writers and poets from all over the world have put pen to paper to describe this extraordinary city. ... Read More
Seeing Paris in a New Light this Christmas
December 15th, 2015Picture a crisp December day and the whole of Paris waiting to be explored. We thought it would be fun to suggest a couple of walks you might enjoy that are particularly festive this time of year. Whether you know the city like the back of your hand or are planning your very first holiday, there is no more magical time of the year to meander through Paris than during the holiday season! ... Read More
