A complete listing of the major museum expositions in Paris at the moment, with all of the info you need to make the most of the cultural options this season.
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
La Fête Nationale celebrating the 1789 French Revolution is one of the biggest holidays in France, celebrated since 1880 with a popular military parade and flyover on the Champs-Elysées and an evening of fireworks and music at the Eiffel Tower. There are many...
How to make the most of Paris Plage, the annual event where the city transforms into a beach resort with lounge chairs, palm trees, swimming, music, open-air sports, and al fresco dining.
The Ennery Museum is a unique collection of Japanese and Chinese artworks that belonged to the late 19th-century collector Clémence d’Ennery. In this Article: Who was Clémence d’Ennery? Clémence’s Unique Collection The Museum’s Complicated History How to...
Forget about driving, Paris has one of the best public transportation networks in the world! Generally considered safe, clean, affordable and widespread throughout the city and its suburbs, make like a local and get to know the city's bus, metro, tram and...
A list of the parks, gardens, squares and other green spaces open at night in Paris.
Discover the Parisian art scene through Portes Ouvertes, annual events that open artist studios throughout the city to the public. This article offers some tips on checking out these events, when and where they take place, and what to expect when you dive in!
There are two major international airports in the Paris suburbs: Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly. They are jointly known as the Aéroports de Paris and share a bi-lingual website.
The 22nd annual Nuit Européenne des Musées is set to take place on Saturday, May 23rd, offering free access to museums across Paris and Europe. The event includes special activities, concerts, and themed tours while aiming to make museums more accessible...
If you want to know where the locals in Paris really hang out -- and aren’t afraid to venture beyond the usual tourist haunts and trendy hotspots – check out some of the city’s most popular “third spaces”, known as tiers-lieux.
If you haven’t yet discovered the city’s charming independent cinemas, you’re missing out on a uniquely Parisian experience you won’t find anywhere else. These cinemas are not just venues for watching films; they are woven into the fabric of Parisian history...
A look at the newly-renovated Paris Catacombes, including my honest take on whether it's worth the €31 entry ticket!
