Honest guides to where to stay and what to love — from Notre-Dame to the shores of Lake Bourget.
Ride the buzz of the July 19 final near Saint-Germain, from terraces to fan zones, with a Left Bank studio on rue de Buci.
A Paris host's guide to the 250th of American Independence on the Seine, and the best riverside base to walk to it all.
Notre-Dame is open again. Here is what to see around the cathedral on the Ile de la Cite in 2026, from a Paris host.
A Paris host's honest guide to picking the right neighbourhood for your first visit, with a soft spot for the Left Bank.
Skip the postcard Paris. Here's the artsy, lived-in south of the city — Montparnasse, Denfert and the quiet 14th.
From rue de Buci to the Jardin du Luxembourg: a slow Left Bank morning, one street and one coffee at a time.
An honest explainer on booking a Paris apartment directly with a Superhost, and how to do it safely.
Markets, quiet mornings, and everyday Paris life near Alésia — the case for basing a longer stay in the 14th.
A besieged city, an Englishman who stayed, and seventy green iron women who have been handing out free water since 1872. One of them is a two-minute walk from your bed.
Every old Paris building has two staircases, and the second one tells the truth. The service stair, the maids’ rooms under the roof, and how the worst room in the house became the best.
A medieval gate, a 15th-century betrayal, and the building itself — the true story of an address in Saint-Germain, with photographs from 1906 and 1911.
An honest local guide to the best cafes in Saint-Germain, from the famous terraces to the quiet spots I actually visit.
Three unhurried days in the Latin Quarter and Ile de la Cite, built for a first visit to Paris.
Choosing where to stay near Notre-Dame? A local host walks you through the best streets, metro lines, and morning routines in the 5th.
Cafes, galleries, rue de Buci and the Luxembourg Gardens: a host's honest guide to staying in Saint-Germain.
Skip the crowds. The Paris 14th arrondissement is where locals actually live, eat, and slow down.
Katy Perry, Gorillaz and four days on the shore of France's largest lake. Here is how to do Musilac 2026 without the campsite chaos.
Ten days from Paris to Lake Bourget: how to combine the capital and the Alps into one seamless trip, connected by train.
Why the Savoy lakes are at their most beautiful in the cold months, from thermal baths to snow-lined shores.
France's largest natural lake sits quietly between two mountain ranges. Here is why Lake Bourget deserves a place on your map.