August is traditionally the month when Paris shuts down, as locals take off to their coastal and country retreats, shuttering many shops and restaurants in their wake. While no longer the ghost town it once was at this time of year, Paris nevertheless still slows to a lazier pace in the final weeks of summer. […]
La Seine
A Moveable Feast: Three Ways to Cruise the Seine in Style
Lunch and dinner cruises on the Seine used to be a cheesy kind of affair — and not of the chic fromage variety. The river’s restaurants catered for the tourist crowd, or for what they thought tourists wanted — without realising that many visitors craved a more special onboard experience, something that matched the beauty […]
Patriotic Paris: Flying (& Photographing) the Flag in the City of Light
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in Paris this Bastille Day — France’s national holiday — you’ll be able to take some fabulous snaps of le tricolore, the French flag, in a variety of forms … The Patrouille de France, with its tri-coloured smoke, leading the Bastille Day flyover and marking the start of […]
The Winter Wonderland that is Paris in January
Let’s get this out of the way at the outset: Paris in January is cold and wet. But hey … it’s still Paris, right?! And anyway, the chilliness means you can wear all the more layers of chic clothing. As for the rain … well, remember Midnight in Paris? A little drizzle makes Paris seem […]