While in other parts of the world, shoppers are used to going to one or two retailers for many of their everyday needs, life in Paris – or France overall – is a little different.   One of the many charming things about life in the French capital is that we still feel like a small town in many ways, and that’s very obvious in the ways we…

The Olympics are fast approaching, and our home town of Paris is the 2024 host. While we are proud to show off our city to millions of visitors, life will change substantially for Parisians for the duration of the Games, which will run from July 26th to August 11th.  Paris last hosted The Olympics in 1924, so 2024 marks the 100 year mark in a very special way! However, things…

Pinching pennies as the cost of living in Paris bites? Check out our guide to the best ways to save money in the French capital! Times are difficult out there for many. As prices for essentials soar across the globe, many of us are tightening the pursestrings and rethinking how we have been, and are, spending our hard earned money. Paris is already one of the most expensive cities in…

Stuck without air conditioning in Paris this summer? You aren’t alone! Don’t sweat (literally). We have compiled the ultimate list of 9 ways to stay cool in Paris this summer. It isn’t uncommon for homes and buildings in Paris to not be equipped with air conditioning. After all, many of our buildings are very old, and many Parisians feel that it isn’t…

Learning some basic French phrases will get you far when you touch down in Paris. While many Parisians speak English, just as many don’t, and it is not only helpful but also respectful to master some basic French phrases that you will use each and every day. Being able to introduce yourself, greet others, ask common questions, order food, find your way around and ask for help are…