5 Smart Reasons to Get Travel Insurance for Your Paris Trip
August 13th, 2015Preparing for a vacation in Paris? Alongside your passport and guidebooks, it’s also a good idea to have an updated travel insurance policy with you. While chances are your trip to the City of Light will go on without a hitch, you can never be too prepared. Here are five reasons why travel insurance for your next Parisian holiday is a smart idea. ... Read More
Paris Packing List: How to Pack For Paris in the Summer – 13 Essentials!
July 17th, 2015Packing for summer in Paris can be difficult. You may find yourself wondering what the weather is like and if the Parisians really do strut around in high-heels and designer dresses. We’ll answer all your questions and more with this expert packing list of must-haves, so you can have the best vacation possible! ... Read More
Interview with an Artist – Creativity and Community on Instagram
July 10th, 2015Our Instagram profile isn’t only for sharing beautiful images of Paris, it’s also for connecting with people. We sit down with artist Jeanne McKay Hartmann for a short interview after discovering her lovely watercolor renditions of our Instagram photos. We talk about what inspires her, the potential for community online, and why we love Paris so much! ... Read More
KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Paris – Perfect for the Littlest Paris Lovers!
April 14th, 2015If you love Paris and are eager to introduce the next generation to its magic, then you’ll enjoy the charming kid’s book KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Paris. Take a peek inside to find out more! ... Read More
Discover the Easter Traditions in France
March 30th, 2015While the Easter bunny doesn’t make an appearance in the French Easter day family celebrations, there are really fun “cloches” – or bells – that make a surprise visit. Find out more about how to add a few French traditions to your Easter this year! ... Read More
Traveling from Paris to Versailles–The Definitive Guide
March 16th, 2015A visit to Versailles is a dream experience for many travelers to Paris. While an easy day trip from Paris, the train trip can be confusing for first time Paris visitors. Here’s a detailed yet simple to follow guide that will make you a Versailles travel pro in no time at all! ... Read More
Culture Shock in France – Very Bad American Movie Titles!
March 4th, 2015Every wonder why American movies have such odd titles in France? It takes someone who knows both cultures and their quirks to dig deeper into this one. Read on to find out more … and see some hilarious examples! ... Read More
Paris Florists: Discovering French Flower Traditions
February 10th, 2015The first signs of spring are starting to appear in the Paris flower markets, oftentimes spilling out into the street in beautifully scented displays. If you are buying flowers in Paris to offer as a gift, check out the French-specific etiquette to keep in mind. ... Read More
Solidarity and Peace for Paris
January 15th, 2015As Paris holds a special place in your heart, we are sure you have been following the recent events in France. Paris is in all of our hearts more than ever now, showing us how love and solidarity can be a positive influence to change the world. ... Read More
How do the French Stay Slim?
December 24th, 2014In the midst of the holiday season there’s no better time to ask the eternal question: just how do the French stay so slim while surrounded with the world’s most decadent cuisine? Longtime Paris resident Shelby Ocana shares her insight after three decades in this land of plenty-of-pastries. ... Read More
Celebrate the Holidays with a French Christmas Dinner
December 17th, 2014You can tell Christmas is just around the corner when the Paris markets are full of traditional favorites for holiday meals. From the perfect starter to the delicious buche de Noel, find out more about the typical foods that make a special appearance in French homes during the holidays. ... Read More
Where to Get a French Manicure in Paris’ 7th Arrondissement
November 29th, 2014Everyone loves to get pampered, and getting a manicure or pedicure in Paris can be a fun and even affordable experience. Here are a couple of our top picks in the 7th arrondissement to help you on your way to that perfect French manicure. ... Read More
Autumn Beauty in Paris
October 6th, 2014Stash away the floaty sundresses, the ice-cold rosé bottles and the summer sandals – we’re already in the midst of autumn. Paris is putting on a spectacular show, and Hannah Wilson takes us on a walk through the Tuileries. ... Read More
Interview with Robyn Webb – Author of The Paris Vacation Apartment Guide
October 3rd, 2014Paris Perfect sits down with Robyn Webb, author of new ebook “The Paris Vacation Apartment Guide,” to chat about the charms of Parisian apartment living, the best neighborhoods and her favorite open-air markets in Paris. ... Read More
Vive la rentrée!
September 4th, 2014La rentrée, literally, “the return,” means back-to-school time, and it’s a big deal in France. There’s a feeling of anticipation and renewal in the air as the happy message of “Vive la rentrée” is shared across the nation. ... Read More
