Paris has been my favorite city in the world since I first visited as an awe-struck teenager. Several trips since have cemented its place in my heart. I love the easy walkability along leafy streets lined with elegant eggshell-hued buildings. Its café culture and incredible restaurant scene are unmatched. Then there are all the interesting […]
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The Best Museums in Paris
Wondering which museum you should go to in Paris? There are dozens and dozens to choose from, covering all manner of art, science, and history. I’ve been to Paris four times and have barely scratched the surface of its cultural offerings. The following is my list of the best museums in Paris, curated based on […]
Versailles: In the Footsteps of Kings and Tourists
I first visited the Palace of Versailles as a teenager and was enchanted by its grandeur. Our private guide regaled us with interesting tales of Court life and I left not a little obsessed with France. I read books about French royalty and the Revolution, attended the Broadway production of Les Miserables, and studied French in […]
10 Highlights of the Louvre
I have a love/hate relationship with the Louvre. The famous museum in Paris has one of the finest collections of art in the world, with nearly 35,000 artifacts on display. It is a living, breathing humanities lesson. But fame comes with a price – the Louvre welcomes nearly 10 million visitors annually from around the globe, […]
Fun and Interesting Things to Do in Paris
When I first visited Paris as a teenager, I thought it was the greatest city in the world. The elegant cream-colored architecture topped with slate-blue roofs and clay-pot chimneys, and the wide boulevards lined with bustling sidewalk cafes enchanted me. Dashing French boys and Nutella crepes wooed me. My memories of Paris were so sweet that […]