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[…]

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[…]

6 Approved Restaurants for After Your Keys to the Louvre tour

Where to eat near the world famous Louvre museum. Wandering through a museum can be a lot more tiring…and hunger inducing than you thought! Did you know that The Louvre is the number one most visited museum in the world?! With famous pieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory[…]

Guide to Louvre Secret Entrances

Avoid long waits at the Louvre by visiting less-used museum entrances. If you’re like most visitors to Paris, you’re probably looking to schedule your trip in the summer. And who can blame you? Not me, definitely. One of the most beautiful times to visit Paris is during the summer months of June, July, and August.[…]

Planning a Paris Vacation? Avoid These 14 Common Mistakes

An expert’s advice in how to maximize your time (and money) in Paris by avoiding these mistakes .   “Paris is always a good idea.” That’s a quote by Audrey Hepburn’s title character in the film Sabrina. Well, I certainly belive that, but I’ll add on a second part: “Paris is always a good idea…[…]

Orsay Museum: 3 Fun Things to Know Before Going

You think you know, but you have no idea… Okay, maybe opening an article about Paris’ culture-rich history with a line from MTV’s show ‘Diary’ is a bit… off. (But seriously, remember that show?) Nevermind all that because your brain is going to get soaked in culture right now. Marinated in it. Simmered slow, on[…]

8 Intriguing Things You Didn’t Know About the Louvre

What you didn’t know about the good ol’ Louvre will shock and delight you. Ever feel like getting the side eye from a painting? Paris’ Louvre museum is definitely the place to go to see famous paintings, especially ones that seem half-magic… looking at you, Mona! The world famous Mona Lisa isn’t the only baffling[…]