PlacesOctober 23, 2026
Hot chocolate and tea rooms: the Parisian autumn afternoon
When the rain settles in around four o’clock, Paris has an old and delicious answer: the tea room. A short guide to enjoying it without queueing.
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Paris, seen from our seven addresses.
What is happening in the city, the addresses we use ourselves, and what is worth knowing before you arrive. A new article every Friday.
PracticalOctober 16, 2026
Autumn half-term: Paris with children, without wearing yourself out
Two weeks of school holidays, shorter days and busy museums. A few simple rules so the trip works for little ones and grown-ups alike.
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WalksOctober 9, 2026
The gardens of Paris in October: the best season to sit down
The leaves turn copper, the paths empty out and the green chairs stay outside. October is the month when Paris gardens are at their best.
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WalksOctober 2, 2026
Paris by night, on foot: the walk worth taking
In early October, night falls early and the city lights up at a still-civilised hour. It is the best season for an after-dinner walk.
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CultureSeptember 25, 2026
Seeing a major exhibition without spending an hour outside
Paris queues are not inevitable: they follow precise timetables, and a few rules that regulars apply without thinking.
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PlacesSeptember 18, 2026
Flea markets and garage sales: the Paris that spreads out on the pavement
From September to November, streets turn into one-day markets. How to find them, and what time to go.
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PracticalSeptember 11, 2026
Getting across Paris: what is really faster, depending on the time of day
Metro, walking, bike, taxi. The right choice changes four times a day — and it is almost never the one you expect.
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PracticalSeptember 4, 2026
Booking direct rather than through a platform: what difference it makes
Cheaper, more flexible, and above all a real person at the other end of the line. What you gain by dealing directly with the people who hold the keys.
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WalksAugust 28, 2026
La rentrée: the week Paris becomes itself again
At the end of August, the shop shutters go up one by one. It is the most rewarding time of year to see Paris — neither empty nor overcrowded.
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The literary season: five Saint-Germain bookshops worth the detour
In late August, several hundred novels come out within a few weeks. The neighbourhood is still the best place in the city to get lost among them.
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Fashion Week: what it changes for your stay
Four times a year, the city tightens up. Traffic, prices, availability: what to plan for if your dates fall during the shows.
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EventsAugust 7, 2026
European Heritage Days: the doors that open only once a year
On the third weekend of September, a few hundred Paris addresses that are normally closed open to visitors. Here is how to prepare without queuing.
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PlacesJuly 31, 2026
Where to have a breakfast that feels like Paris
No international brunch, no lukewarm coffee. Five counters and one bakery per neighbourhood, around each of our addresses.
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WalksJuly 24, 2026
The Seine on foot, from Quai aux Fleurs to the Pont des Arts
Twenty-five minutes’ walk, two islands, six bridges. The stroll we recommend for your first evening.
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The first Sunday of the month: the list that really matters
Free monthly entry draws crowds. Four museums where it stays comfortable, and two where you are better off paying.
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A rainy day in Paris: the plan that saves a trip
Covered arcades, indoor markets, grand cafés. Six hours without getting wet, from the 2nd arrondissement to the Marais.
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PlacesJuly 3, 2026
Dinner near Place des Vosges without booking three weeks ahead
Marais tables fill up early. Four habits that still work, and the exact time to turn up.
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WalksJune 26, 2026
Paris in August: the city empties out, and that is a good thing
Free terrace tables, breathable museums, smooth traffic. What closes, what stays open, and why it may be the best month of all.
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WalksJune 19, 2026
A Sunday in Montmartre, away from the crowds
A three-hour route that starts at the top, ends with lunch and skips Place du Tertre.
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Covered markets, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Marché des Enfants-Rouges, Beauvau, Saint-Quentin: three ways to have lunch or do your shopping, and the best times to go.
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Arriving from Roissy (CDG): train, taxi or private driver
The airport-to-city journey is the first impression of a trip. An honest comparison of the three options, timings and pitfalls included.
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