Looking for things to do in Paris on New Year’s Eve? Check out our ideas here

Forget springtime – go to Paris in winter if you want to discover a different side to the most-visited city in the world. With the tourists gone, and crowds of Valentine’s couples and black-clad Fashion Week acolytes not descending until late January and mid-February, now’s the time to enjoy Paris in its coolest, calmest state. » Continue reading “Nine Cosy Things to do in Paris in Winter”

Written as part of Paris Outdoors Week for our Love Paris campaign

We asked Spotted by Locals’ Paris locals to make a list of their favourite nightlife spots. In alphabetical order, here they are!

» Continue reading “The Best Outdoor Nightlife in Paris, Spotted by Locals”

Fabien is interviewed as part of Paris Outdoors Week for our Love Paris campaign

We talk Paris sightseeing with Fabien, who works for Paris Authentic – the only Paris tour company offering tours from classic Paris car the Citroën 2CV…

» Continue reading “Interview: Fabien D’Amato from Paris Authentic”

There’s no other city in the world that people fall in love with so deeply than Paris.

And once you’ve whiled away the hours footloose in the Jardin des Tuileries, pottered through the thrift shops in Le Marais, or proactively ticked off the tourist attractions in your guidebook, then you should be set to throw on your party shoes and whirlwind off into the beautiful Parisian night…

» Continue reading “How to Party, Parisian-style”

Tom is interviewed as part of Paris Culture Week for our Love Paris campaign

We grab ten minutes with Tom Reeves, Paris tour guide and author of ‘Paris Insights – an Anthology’. When it comes to Paris, if he doesn’t know it, it’s not worth knowing…

» Continue reading “Interview: Tom Reeves, ‘Paris Insights’ Writer and Tour Guide”

Written as part of Paris Culture Week for our Love Paris campaign

Secrets from Paris: where to shop, drink, eat, visit and get pampered off the tourist trail. A goldmine of chic addresses await…

» Continue reading “Paris’ Best-kept Secrets: Shops, Beauty, Bars and Eateries”

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

One of the advantages of independent travel is that with a little bit of advance planning, the traveller has a better chance of actively exploring and learning about local culture, rather than passively listening to a tour guide’s standardised presentation about the destination.

The difference in approach between group and independent travel can be seen, for example, in the way Paris’ café culture is experienced. A touring company might show, from a bus, one or two of the city’s legendary cafés, but only the independent traveller can dive into this scene to discover the passion that some Parisians have for a really good cup of coffee!

» Continue reading “Paris for (Coffee) Lovers and Independent Travellers”

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

The French really do have it all figured out when it comes to enjoying life. From delectable food and drink, unbelievable sights and scenery to plenty of holidays and everything in between, France is definitely the place to go to enjoy a leisurely vacation and savour all that the good life has to offer.

My favorite way to enjoy the best of France is with a Paris picnic. With so many stunning backdrops, there is no shortage of places to go to enjoy Paris and also sample delicious food at the same time…

» Continue reading “Paris Picnic Guide: the Best Left Bank Picnic Spots”

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

Cocktails in Paris have, for me, been a generally mixed bag. More often than not, I’ll be found with a glass of wine in hand because, well, wine is always a safe bet. And when I’m really, really craving a good margarita, I mix it up at home.

It’s taken quite awhile, but I’ve finally found a couple of addresses whose cocktail-mixing merits a taste, or are at least cheap enough not to feel guilty about…

» Continue reading “Sweet Caroline’s Five Favourite Cocktail Bars in Paris”

The Paris sales are a biggie for anyone who loves to shop. Unlike other major cities, sales in Paris are run on fixed dates twice a year from January to February and then again from June to July. What’s become an end-of-season scramble in other places is still a special event here. » Continue reading “The Paris Sales are on! Ultimate Shopping Guide to the Paris Sales”