La Maupin – The Extraordinary Life of Julie D’Aubigny
There are a lot of famous women in the history of France. Marie Antoinette. Joan of Arc. Catherine de Medici. Marie Curie. Coco Chanel. Chances
The Art of Tour Guiding is All About Storytelling
As much as I love my job, sometimes I need a vacation to rest and recharge. When I started working as a tour guide, I
La Nuit Aux Invalides – The History of Paris Awaits
People often ask how long it took me to see everything there is to see in Paris. This question always makes me smile, because honestly,
Top 5 Things to do in Paris This Summer
Summer is well and truly upon us. The heat has arrived, and Parisians have settled into their summer rhythms of holidays and picnics along the
FIND ME – The Oldest Clock in Paris
I have a tendency to talk a lot. Just ask anyone who knows me. I like to talk. I like to talk so much that
It’s Hot! or Why Paris is So Empty in the Summer
I first arrived in Paris in September. The beginning of September, to be more precise, which meant that I had arrived in time for the
The St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre – A Real Red Wedding
Pop culture will never forget the infamous Red Wedding on Game of Thrones. Shocking, violent, and brutal, it is arguably the most memorable moment of
The Women’s World Cup Comes to France
Last year I watched alongside my fellow Parisians as France won the Men’s World Cup. After the final game against Croatia, I took to the
FIND ME – The Revolutionary Cannonball of Hotel de Sens
This beautiful building is Hotel de Sens, one of the few remaining medieval residences left in the city of Paris. What was once the home
Magical French Phrases For Your Next Trip to Paris
Most Paris guidebooks will teach you basic French phrases such as “Parlez-vous anglais?” and “Où est le métro?” While these are certainly handy to know,