The cherry blossom might be traditionally emblematic of Japan, but Paris has made the beloved flowering tree its own, too — especially the ‘Prunus Kanzan’ variety, whose exuberant flowers paint the city in pops of pink in early springtime. If you’re hoping to be in Paris for prime cherry-blossom viewing, time your holiday for the […]
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Paris for Easter: Five Fabulous Family Things to Do
If you and your family find yourself in Paris at Eastertime, you’re in for a treat — or several … Easter is when Paris truly lives up to this period’s traditional theme of rebirth and revival, with the city celebrating a new season, and all the sensorial inspiration that comes along with it. Here are […]
An Egyptian Treasure Hunt … in Paris
The French have long loved the style of the classical world — what is now considered to be classic Parisian architecture originally took many cues from Ancient Greece and Rome. Signs of Egyptian influence might not be as plentiful, but they’re there to be found — and tracking down Paris’s Egyptian markers makes for a […]
Valentine’s Month Special: Six of the Most Romantic Paris Hotels
Paris is spoilt for choice when it comes to hotels that double as the perfect setting for one’s very own love story — from swoon-worthy five-star establishments to boutique addresses that are heart-palpitatingly pretty. Some hotels, however, have such a romantic air about them that they seem to come straight from rom-com central casting. Here […]