5 New Places to Try Pastries in Paris

When you think of French food, what comes to mind? Baguettes, croissants, macarons, éclairs…if you’re anything like us, these sweet treats were probably the first things that popped into your head. It’s been a long time since most of you have been able to visit France, and I’m sure that you’re missing your delicious French[…]

Where to Stay in Paris

We’re breaking down the best areas to stay in Paris! Like any good vacation planner, one of the essential steps to a perfect trip is accommodations. With sites like booking.com and Airbnb, finding a cool hotel or apartment isn’t the trickiest part, but figuring out where you should stay. This is especially true if you’ve[…]

10 Phrases They Should Have Taught You in French Class

Speak French like the locals do! Are you brushing up on some French before you come to Paris? Or, maybe you’re just interested in learning a second language! Whatever your reasons, welcome to the wonderful world of français.  French is definitely not one of the easiest languages to learn, but it is very rewarding once[…]

Top 6 Things to Avoid in Paris (And What to do Instead)

There’s so much to do in Paris! Don’t get stuck missing out on some great unique Paris activities If you’re coming to Paris for the first time, you’ve probably started to do your research. And you should! Paris is a relatively smaller city compared to London or New York, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t[…]

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[…]

How to Get Over Your Fear of Traveling

Traveling doesn’t have to be scary! The technical word for “fear of traveling” is hodophobia. Whatever you want to call it…it’s no fun! As professional wanderers, we at Sight Seeker’s Paris know how important traveling can be: it can help open your eyes to different cultures and experiences, it can be an amazing learning experience,[…]

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[…]

10 Things Parisians Cannot Live Without

Every good Parisian needs… Ah, the mythic Parisian. They’re cool, they’re chic, and they are sophisticated. The Parisian is stylish, they can eat croissants and not gain weight, and can pull off any trend with ease. Sound familiar?! You’ve probably all read an article or two about Parisians and how to become one. While I’m[…]

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[…]

Beating Jet Lag: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to beat jet lag before you take your next long trip Picture this: you’ve just gotten off a very long plane ride and you’ve finally made it to your dream destination (hey…maybe it’s Paris…). Your feet touch that foreign soil, you successfully find your bag amongst the millions that look exactly the same[…]

Complete guide: Avoid Paris tourist scams (& report thefts)

Learn how to avoid common scams, and what to do in case of theft in Paris While planning your Paris trip, you’ve probably heard some Paris scam horror stories from friends, family, or *gasp* the internet. Listen, you are going to LOVE this city. I love it, all of us on the team love it,[…]