15 Tips to Avoid Triggering French Contempt as an Foreign Visitor
A practical guide to smoother interactions in France Travelers often expect France to be difficult. Some even brace for rude…
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The Best Ice Rinks in Paris This Winter
Skating in Paris at Christmas feels slightly unreal! You’re moving over the ice while the city throws its winter show…
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Comptoirs Les Deux Magots: Paris’s Legendary Café Gets a Modern Twist
The name Les Deux Magots has long been synonymous with Saint-Germain’s literary soul. Its terrace is part of Paris’s mythology,…
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Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan: The Tragic Love Story
In the bustling streets of Paris, Edith Piaf rose from poverty and hardship to become one of France’s most iconic…
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5 Things to Know About Speaking French in France
You might nail the grammar and pronunciation in French, but real-life conversations come with surprises you won’t find in a…
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Paris Heritage Days 2025: The Best Open Doors for Travelers (Sept 20-21)
Heritage Days in Paris mean two days of free access to hundreds of places usually closed to the public. From…
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Tipping in Paris: What Travelers Really Experience
If you’re planning a trip to Paris, you’ve probably heard that tipping isn’t part of French culture. Technically that’s true,…
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Andia, Paris: Latin American Flavors in a Historic Train Station
Andia sits inside the old Gare de Passy-La Muette, a train station built in 1854 for the Petite Ceinture railway….
