Our Team Share Their Favorite Festive Activities
October 18th, 2017“Paris is always a good idea” – said Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina. This, we know. However, it’s magnificent in winter. There are trees draped in fairy lights, pretty festive markets, and a Christmas ambiance like no other city. Even better, many things are actually open on Christmas Day. Starting in early December the main shopping streets – and pretty much all of the stores – start putting up their Christmas decorations, giving Paris a glitzy makeover. ... Read More
5 Insider Tips on Parisian Tourist Attractions
October 2nd, 2017Your flights are booked, your stylish Paris Perfect apartment is reserved and your bags are packed. You’re ready for a trip to Paris. Now, it’s time to plan your itinerary. You’ll likely visit tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, but you might not know everything you should about the most romantic city in the world. Fear not, we’re here to guide you. ... Read More
Rue Sainte-Anne: Paris’s Little Tokyo
September 26th, 2017Fancy visiting Little Tokyo in Paris? On a small street between the Louvre and the Opera and next to the Palais Royal is Rue Sainte-Anne. It’s home to dozens of delicious Japanese restaurants and shops. Just hop off the metro at the Pyramides station and it’s within striking distance. You’ll find yourself marveling at the charming Parisian Haussmann style buildings and their neighboring Asian restaurants. ... Read More
Fall In Love with Paris In the Fall
August 28th, 2017Paris in the fall is breathtaking. The leaves are just beginning to fade into dusky shades of coral, an energetic buzz fills the city, and the weather is still warm enough to lounge by the riverside or sip your café at an outdoor terrace. Perhaps one of the most alluring aspects of Paris in the fall is just how many events you can attend. Gourmet-obsessed? Fashion forward? ... Read More
Top 5 Parks and Gardens In Paris
August 7th, 2017Paris is home to some of the most beautiful and best maintained parks and incredibly amazing gardens in the world, just perfect for a stroll on a warm summer’s afternoon, a nap beside one of the many stunning fountains, to sketch away to the beauty of nature, or to let your children play and run free. Take in the stunning surroundings and enjoy leisurely visits to the green spaces located throughout the City of Light. ... Read More
The Dazzling Stained Glass Windows of Sainte-Chapelle
July 6th, 2017Nothing can describe the incredible feeling you get when you step inside the stained glass kaleidoscope that is Sainte-Chapelle. Built over 800 years ago, this incredible and colorful masterpiece still stands today, welcoming awestruck visitors every single day. Come get a glimpse inside this truly unique icon of Paris, take in the magnificence, and leave truly inspired. ... Read More
Marie Antoinette’s Petit Palace in the Countryside
June 14th, 2017Tucked away into the furthest corner of the Versailles grounds, the Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette’s playground, quiety waits for visitors to discover its hidden charms. Filled with “petites folies,” or “little extravagances,” this small palace with its whimiscal gardens and “play farm” are an unexpectedly light-hearted treat after the ornate grandeur of the main Palace. ... Read More
Musée des Arts Décoratifs Celebrates Women with Travaux de Dames?
June 13th, 2017Since its founding, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs has worked to pay homage to women in the arts, and in 1895, founded the Comité des Dames (Women’s Committee), a group of female patrons who fought for respect and to advance women’s artistic training. And through the evident attention to detail and thought that went into Travaux de Dames?, that beautiful tradition remains alive today. ... Read More
Paris For Guys: 10 Things To Do On Father’s Day
June 12th, 2017Tourist sights aside, there’s a multitude of experiences tailored to guys in the most romantic city in the world. Football fans can join a stadium visit, go for a spin on a classic CV Citroen car tour or simply book a table in a hot bistro. Spread the Father’s Day love on June 18th and read our picks for some Father’s Day inspiration. ... Read More
Best of Paris: Brunch Spots and Bookshops
May 23rd, 2017Two of life’s greatest pleasures include sampling culinary delights and discovering new literary hideaways. Paris is a dream destination to combine the two! For your next visit to the City of Light, check out our list of the best of the best Paris has to offer for brunch spots and bookshops for a leisurely start to your day in Paris. ... Read More
The Best of Rue Montorgeuil – Historic Market Street in the Center of Paris!
April 5th, 2017Unique shopping, varied dining options, great food stores and a rich history – rue Montorgeuil has it all! Come take a little tour around this central market street located near the Louvre and Centre Pompidou. Be sure to bookmark this convenient list for your future trip to Paris; we promise it’ll come in handy! ... Read More
A Day Trip from Paris: Don’t Miss the Musical Fountains at Versailles
March 28th, 2017The royal gardens of Versailles are a magnificent sight to behold. They seem to stretch into infinity, with their perfectly symmetrical maze-like hedges – but you haven’t truly experienced the gardens until you’ve seen them during a Musical Fountain show! From April through October, the fountains, grottos and groves of Versailles will spring to life once more! ... Read More
5 Incredible Rooms to Visit Inside the Louvre!
March 24th, 2017It’s common knowledge that the Louvre is filled with masterpieces – the “Mona Lisa” and the “Venus de Milo,” just to name two – but has anyone ever told you which rooms to visit in the Louvre? This list will show you where to find the most incredible spaces inside the museum that combine beautiful artworks with stunning architecture! ... Read More
The Best of Rue Saint Dominique – The Hottest Street in the 7th!
February 17th, 2017It’s no secret that we absolutely LOVE the 7th arrondissement—most of our rentals are there! It’s the perfect mix of elegance, tradition and style that makes Paris so memorable. We’ve already discussed how awesome the neighboring Rue Cler is for food, but now it’s time to discover why Rue Saint Dominique is worth exploring too! ... 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
