Wondering which Paris airport is better? After six years there — flying in and out quite a lot — I have extremely strong feelings on the subject. Short answer: Orly. But let’s dig into this a bit.
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Wondering where to stay in Paris with kids? My favorite thing is telling people where to go (on vacation). This is the first in the series: a mom is coming to Paris, family in tow. If you have a vacation dilemma, please email! I’m headed to Paris but don’t know....
Wondering what to do in Le Marais, Paris? I love the neighborhood so much that I got an apartment there. We have everything — restaurants, bars, cafés, markets, the best shopping in the city — all in one very manageable, human-sized package. (Read: gorgeous old limestone buildings.) This itinerary is....
Spring approaches, and with it, cherry blossoms in Paris. Looking for flowering trees? Cherries and pears? New spring flowers? We have lots. The first thing to know: Paris is an absolute wonderland when its trees bloom, which is generally at some point between mid-March and mid-April. (A quick review of....
God knows that a trip to Paris could take a lifetime. If that’s not available, whatever works will do, whether you have three months, three weeks, three days, or just enough time to hop into town between an early-morning arrival and a late-night connection. For many people, though, Paris is....
The best beauty shops in Paris range from the super chi-chi Chanel-ness of the brand’s dedicated shop in the Marais to the actually quasi-violent daily scrum of CityPharma. What are you in the mood for today?
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The best bookstores in Paris are among the best bookstores the world over. Paris has an incredibly rich tradition of independent bookselling, and actual laws that undercut online retailers (read: Amazon’s) ability to out-price their rivals. The result is amazing: an independent bookstore on many neighborhood’s main street. The anglophone....
The battle among the best department stores in Paris for the ultimate title is pitched — and there are true believers in all corners.
....Paris is underrated as a destination for homewares shopping, since most people, when they come here, are focusing on fashion. (This is also maybe because they aren’t looking for a couch to ship home.) Nonetheless: Shopping in Paris for design — whether fancy candles, fancy knives, fancy bowls, or just....
