Touring With Michael Douglas!

Exploring the City of Lights with Karen and Michael Douglas Karen, our founder, and lead guide extraordinaire (and the rest of us here at Sight Seeker’s) had one of those “pinch me/slap me” moments over the summer: she had the honor to have toured with the great Michael Douglas! Yup, you read that right, we[…]

10 Foods You Simply Have to Try in Paris

Take a tasty trip through Paris with these must-try French foods In addition to its landmarks and museums, Paris is well known around the world for one of my favorite things…food! The French really know what they’re doing – trust me on this one. If you’ve already been to Paris, you know what I mean![…]

2019 Paris Holiday Market Guide

The best in Paris Christmas markets for 2019! If you’re going to be in Paris this holiday season, lucky you! The city really comes alive with sparkling lights, decorated trees, entire streets covered in Christmas lights, and of course…Christmas markets! This tradition in France may have originated in the eastern city of Stragsbourg. Ever since[…]

10 Unexpectedly Awesome Free Paris Activities

You don’t have to break the bank in the French capital! A lot of people assume that Paris is a really expensive city. In fact, when I try to convince my friends and family to come and visit me, a typical response is “I would love to, but I just don’t think I can afford[…]

8 Impressive Gravestones in the Pere Lachaise Cemetery

The Pere Lachaise Cemetery can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to help! I know I personally never really appreciated a good cemetery until I moved to Paris. Sure, I always felt like there was something peaceful about wandering through a graveyard, but I also felt like it could get a little, er…creepy. That was until[…]

5 Reasons Why We Love Walking Tours (And You Should Too!)

We don’t mean to toot our own horn but…walking tours are awesome! In the years before I worked for Sight Seeker’s Paris, I’ll be honest and say that I had never really been on a walking tour before. I had always heard of them, but thought to myself “nah.” Why? Because I always thought that[…]

5 Reasons Autumn is the Perfect Time in Paris

The leaves may be falling but that doesn’t mean you mood has to! We are definite summer lovers over here at Sight Seeker’s Paris, but there is always something so sweet about that back to school feeling that rolls around come September. Never mind that we aren’t students anymore! The leaves start falling, you get[…]

Where to have Shabbat Dinner in Paris

Don’t miss Shabbat dinner just because you’re traveling! There’s nothing worse than planning a vacation, when you suddenly realize that you hadn’t given much thought to how you would go about observing a religious feast, holiday, or just a regular moment of worship. Looks like you’d better cancel your trip… Stop! What you’re doing! Don’t[…]

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Kids in Paris – How to Keep Your Little Ones Entertained

Paris is for everyone, including your children! Some of you may be feeling intimidated or nervous to bring your children on an European adventure with you, I get that! But, I’m here to tell you that Paris is actually a really kid-friendly city. There are plenty of activities to do, sites to see, and memories[…]

The Paris Pass: To Buy or Not To Buy?

We’re answering all of your burning questions about the Paris Pass! We constantly receive questions regarding the Paris Pass. What is it? Is it worth it? To make your life easier as well as our own, I decided to write a blog about it! If you’ve got a Paris trip in the works, chances are[…]

The 5 Best Churches in Paris (That Aren’t Notre-Dame)

With Our Lady under construction for the long term, here are some other churches that are worth your while in Paris! In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Notre-Dame is currently under construction after a devastating fire in April 2019. If you have a trip to Paris in the works and you’re a[…]

8 Things That Will Happen to You Every Paris Trip

What happens in Paris…always happens in Paris! We’ve been in the biz for quite a while now (over 10 years to be exact!), and we’ve noticed some…how do I put this…trends that occur when you come to Paris. We’ve all experienced them when we first arrived in this beautiful city, and we’ve seen that our[…]

How to Avoid Paris Museum Crowds

Our tips for the best times and days to visit the most famous Parisian museums! Picture this: you’ve just arrived in Paris and you are ready to start exploring one of the over 100 museums in the city. Of course, you’re going to start with the Louvre or the Musée d’Orsay, the most popular museums[…]

8 Best Souvenirs to Bring Back From Paris

Don’t bring back a plastic keychain from Paris! The City of Lights has so much more to offer. So, you’ve finally booked your dream Paris vacation…way to go! Get ready to eat lots of bread and cheese, drink delicious wine, see all of the sites, and (hopefully) go on a few Sight Seeker’s Delight walking[…]

The Ultimate Guide to Your Day on the Canal Saint-Martin

Look no further for the best advice on what to do on the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris! The Canal Saint-Martin is one of my favorite areas of Paris. It is pretty unknown to tourists and Paris novices – I lived here for 6 months for my semester abroad without ever stepping foot near the canal![…]

7 Most Unforgettable Places in Jewish Marais

Learn more about the Jewish history in Paris’ Le Marais Le Marais is one of Paris’ most unique, not to mention oldest neighborhoods. It also just happens to be the location of one of favorite walking tours here at Sight Seeker’s Delight: our Jewish History of Le Marais tour! We love discovering more about the[…]

5 Paris Metro Stations You Can’t Miss

Paris’ metro system is more than practical…it’s beautiful! If you’ve visited this site before, you know that here on the Sight Seeker’s Delight blog we love the Parisian subway system. It’s easy, convenient, inexpensive…if you’re looking for one of the best ways to get around the city, you’ve found it in the métro! Most of[…]

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Catacombs

Are you curious? Let’s learn about the hidden Catacombs in Paris! If you’re anything like me, the word catacombs probably gives you the creeps. As someone who really hates the dark and small spaces, when I first heard about the Catacombs in Paris I thought, “thanks, but no thanks!” Well, fellow-fraidy-cats, I’m here to tell[…]

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Strolling in Paris

Paris is one of the best cities for walking, we’ll tell you exactly where to head! They don’t call us walking tour experts for nothin’! All jokes aside, here at Sight Seeker’s Delight, our passion is to bring our Paris to you. We love this city so much, and are just itching to share what[…]