Welcome to The Parisian Guide, your ultimate resource for discovering the best of Paris. Our mission is to provide inspiration, advice, and valuable insights to help travelers make the most of their time in the City of Light.
Ownership & Organizational Structure
The Parisian Guide is an independent online magazine dedicated to showcasing the vibrant culture, history, and modern attractions of Paris. Our content is created by a team of professional journalists and local experts who live and breathe Paris.
Ethics Policy
At The Parisian Guide, we uphold the highest ethical standards. We are committed to accuracy, fairness, and transparency in all our content. If you find any information on our site that you believe is incorrect or inappropriate, please contact us at hello@theparisianguide.com. We value reader feedback and will promptly address any issues.
Editorial Mission
Our mission is to inspire and inform travelers about Paris through expert recommendations, reviews, features, and news. Our content is positive, actionable, honest, and fair, based on first-hand experiences by our team of professional journalists.
Reviews
Our reviews are conducted independently by our team members who experience venues and events as regular patrons. We do not accept payments or gifts in exchange for favorable reviews. Our star ratings reflect genuine opinions based on personal experience.
Transparency & Integrity
Our editorial content is independent and not influenced by advertisers. We clearly differentiate between editorial content and commercial content. Sponsored content and advertisements are transparently labeled to maintain the trust of our readers.
Opposition to Editorial Corruption
We do not accept payment or gifts in exchange for editorial content. While our journalists may attend press events and receive complimentary tickets or experiences, this does not influence our coverage. We ensure that our reviews and recommendations remain unbiased.
Attribution & Sources
Our content is created by expert writers and is attributed accordingly. If we use information from external sources, we provide proper attribution to ensure transparency and credibility.
Generative AI Policy
Our content is written and edited by humans. While we may explore the use of generative AI for tasks such as transcription or idea generation, all final editorial decisions are made by human editors. We do not publish AI-generated content without human oversight.
Commercial Content
Our editorial recommendations are independent, and our journalism is never influenced by advertisers. Commercial content is clearly labeled and falls into three categories:
- Sponsored Content: Editorial content associated with a sponsor’s logo, controlled editorially without client sign-off.
- Branded/Advertorial Content: Content created by our editorial team for a commercial partner, with both editorial and client sign-off.
- Advertising: Space sold to clients for their messages, controlled by our sales team.
Plagiarism
We have a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All content is original and created specifically for The Parisian Guide. Proper attribution is provided when necessary.
Factual Accuracy
Our content is rigorously fact-checked to ensure accuracy and relevance. Each article includes a byline and a date stamp indicating the last update. We welcome readers to report any factual errors to hello@theparisianguide.com.
How to Make a Complaint
If you have a complaint about our content, please email hello@theparisianguide.com with the URL, description of the issue, and the date and time you encountered it. We aim to respond promptly and will address any breaches of our editorial guidelines.
Product Reviews
We regularly review travel-related products to help our readers. While we may receive affiliate commissions on some products, our reviews are unbiased and based on thorough research and testing. We strive to include products from diverse and minority-owned brands.
By adhering to these guidelines, The Parisian Guide ensures that our content remains trustworthy, accurate, and valuable to our readers. Thank you for choosing us as your travel companion in Paris.