European Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: What Visitors Need to Know
Every September, Paris opens doors that are usually firmly shut. For one weekend, librairies, castles, universities, museums, and even private mansions welcome the public...
The First Paris Metro: How a City Went Underground in 1900
Picture Paris in the late 1890s. Carriages everywhere, horses steaming in the heat, omnibus drivers shouting over each other. The boulevards Haussmann ripped through...
Paris by Boat: How Your Navigo Pass Lets You Cruise the Seine This Summer
Tired of crowded metro rides and stuffy underground commutes? This summer, there’s a little-known perk for Navigo pass holders: you can swap the metro...
Paris Plages 2025: Brazilian Vibes, Free Swims, and Summer Fun Along the Seine
Every summer, Paris reinvents itself as an urban beach paradise with the beloved Paris Plages event. From July 5 to August 31, 2025, the...
Paris Olympic Cauldron Returns to Tuileries for Summer 2025
The echoes of the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics may have faded, but their most dazzling symbol is back to illuminate the City of...
56 Things to Do in Paris at Night for a Magical Evening
From Seine River dinner cruises to after-hours museum tours, Paris offers a myriad of activities that go beyond the typical nightlife scene. Whether you're...
No Smoking Zones Expand Across Paris: What Visitors Need to Know This Summer
A sweeping new anti-smoking law came into effect in France on June 29, expanding smoke-free zones across the country, including many popular public spaces...
Britain’s National Anthem Was Born from a French King’s Anal Surgery
It’s one of the most recognized anthems in the world: God Save the King (or Queen, depending on the monarch). But few know its...
What to Do in Paris on Bastille Day: 12 Ways to Celebrate Like a Local
July 14th turns Paris into one giant celebration. From military fanfare to fireworks and dancing, Bastille Day is packed from sunrise to well past...
38 Best Hotels in Paris with Eiffel Tower View
Looking for the best hotels in Paris with Eiffel Tower view? Our team at The Parisian Guide has handpicked this list to help you...
19 Romantic Places in Paris That Go Beyond the Eiffel Tower
Paris is built for romance, not just the postcard kind. Beyond the Eiffel Tower and candlelit clichés, the city offers quiet gardens, small museums,...
Lily of the Valley and Revolution: Experiencing May 1st in Paris
There’s something poetic about being in Paris on May 1st. The city wakes slowly under gray spring skies or, if you're lucky, a wash...