25 Weird, Wonderful and Unique Things to See in Paris
Paris beyond the Eiffel Tower reveals itself slowly, if you know where to look. These aren’t just “alternative” attractions—they’re the places that show you a different side of the city,…
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Peppe Pizzeria Charonne: The Coral-Colored Sequel Worth Crossing Town For
What’s New at Peppe’s Eighth Location Giuseppe Cutraro isn’t slowing down. The world champion pizzaiolo just opened his eighth address, and Peppe Pizzeria Charonne feels like a confident evolution rather…
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Galeries Lafayette’s Christmas Tree Returns: Santa’s Workshop Comes to Life Under the Dome
Paris officially switches into holiday mode when the Christmas tree goes up at Galeries Lafayette. This year’s display, running November 12-December 31, transforms the iconic Boulevard Haussmann store into Santa’s…
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Things to Do in Paris in November 2025
November in Paris doesn’t care what you think a perfect travel month should look like. This is when the city stops performing and just… is. The tourists thin out, locals…
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Paris’s Hottest Festival Returns: Chili Eating Contests, Lava Sauces & DJ Sets
Forget wine and cheese. This October, Paris is all about capsaicin and questionable life choices. Paris on Fire, the capital’s spiciest festival, returns Saturday, October 18th for its fourth edition—and…
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The Ultimate Guide to Paris Hotels with Michelin-Starred Restaurants in 2025
As you might imagine, eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris is quite expensive. Sleeping at a hotel with one? That’s a whole different tax bracket. However, it’s been proven…
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Rue Crémieux: Paris’s Most Colorful Street (And Its Instagram Problem)
Walk down any typical Parisian street and you’ll see the usual suspects: honey-colored Haussmannian buildings, wrought-iron balconies, slate gray roofs. Then you turn off Rue de Lyon near Gare de…
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14 Best Paris Hotels with Outstanding Gym Facilities (2025 Local Guide)
For travelers who refuse to skip leg day—even in the City of Light—this local guide to the best gym hotels in Paris is for you. I’ve stayed in enough hotel…
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New Bike-Share Operator Undercuts Competition in Paris Price War
Paris just got 6,000 more bikes and a price war nobody asked for but everyone needed. Swedish company VOI officially launched in the capital on October 1st, joining Lime and…
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36 Paris in December Outfit Ideas: What to Wear for Chic Cold Weather Style
December outfits in Paris aren’t just about twinkling lights and Christmas markets—it’s about mastering cold-weather dressing without sacrificing style. The secret? Smart layering, one great coat, and pieces that transition…
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Paris Gets Free Picasso Sculpture Garden in Major Museum Makeover
The Marais just got a bit more interesting. The Musée Picasso-Paris dropped some big news on its 40th birthday: a €50 million expansion that includes the world’s first free open-air…
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Lapérouse Paris Restaurant Guide: Honest Review, Prices & Private Salons
Walk into Lapérouse and you’re stepping into 259 years of scandal, romance, and literary legend. The private salons upstairs bear mirror scratches where 19th-century mistresses tested if their diamond gifts…
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Paris Fashion: 25 Classic Looks for Every Wardrobe
You know that feeling when you see a French woman walking down the street and think, “How does she make jeans and a white shirt look so… chic?” It’s not…
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Le Meurice Alain Ducasse: The Palace Restaurant That Earns Its Stars
We walked into Le Meurice expecting palace hotel pretension. Crystal chandeliers, gilded ceilings, tourists photographing gold plates. A place where money buys access, but not necessarily magic. Three hours later,…
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10 Beautiful Autumnal Walks to Take in Paris
Mid-October in Paris feels different from anywhere else I’ve lived. One morning you wake up and suddenly every plane tree lining the boulevards has shifted from summer green to burnished…
