Paris Olympics 2024: How The Games Will Affect Life For Locals

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…

Easter in Paris: 5 Ways To Celebrate The Holiday 

Hopping with anticipation about the upcoming holiday and egg-cited about spending Easter in Paris? We’ve put together this guide to how to enjoy this spring celebration in the city.  Easter is a special time in Paris. Spring has sprung, our parks and gardens are green and lush, brightly-hued flowers are in bloom and the mood across the city is relaxed and eagerly anticipating a well-deserved…

6 French Holidays To Celebrate This Year 

France is a country that takes its cultural festivities seriously. With eleven official public holidays each year, and many other unofficial holidays, we are a nation that loves a celebration – be it for a religious, national, cultural, music, art or culinary reason.  French holidays are exciting, diverse and steeped in tradition, and we welcome all to partake in these celebrations with us.  If you’re eager to observe…

9 Famous French Inventions That Changed The World  

Did you know that many French inventions have altered the course of history and made our lives easier?  It’s true! Over the last few hundred years, French ingenuity has improved the way that many industries across the world operate, and many of our inventions are still in use – exactly as they were designed to be used – today.  Life-saving medical interventions. Inventions that changed the…

Rendez-vous with Ezrah: Chatting With A Paris Teacher & Tour Guide

We write a lot about how to become an English teacher in Paris on our blog, but have you ever wanted to hear from an English teacher about their own journey? This week, we spoke to one of our team members, Ezrah, who has successfully carved out a life for himself in Paris as a teacher and a tour guide! Ezrah, originally from the United States, has a passion for…

The 5 Best Paris Flea Markets To Find A Vintage Bargain 

Looking for the best Paris flea markets to pick up a bargain? The Paris Teachers Club has you covered!  Paris has it all. Landmarks, art, culture, food, world class shopping. But our shopping spree destinations don’t just end at our world renowned department stores. Paris is also one of the best locations on the planet if you’re a lover of flea markets. In fact, the term “flea…