Category: Paris

It’s such a cliche, but I’m crazy about Paris. I’ve visited the city four times over the years, including time spent studying in Paris while I was at university. It’s one of my favourite cities in the world, and I’m always looking for an excuse to go back.

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Neighbourhood Guides, Paris

Montmartre Guide: 8 Best Things to Do, Cafes & Must-See Sights in Paris

Montmartre is one of the most charming and romanticised neighbourhoods in Paris. It has preserved the romantic, bohemian atmosphere of 19th & 20th century Paris, and is truly like nowhere else in the city. This Montmartre guide rounds up some of the best things to do in Montmartre, including visiting the magnificent Sacre Coeur, browsing the artist markets in Place du Tertre, seeing the Moulin … Continue reading Montmartre Guide: 8 Best Things to Do, Cafes & Must-See Sights in Paris

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Paris Travel Guide: The Ultimate Guide for Visitors

Paris is one of the most iconic cities in the world, and one of the most visited. Paris is an enormous city, with dozens of historic sights, world class museums & galleries, vibrant and distinctive neighbourhoods, and hundreds of boulangeries, brasseries, bistros and bars. Planning your first trip to Paris can be overwhelming, but with a little planning you can get so much out of … Continue reading Paris Travel Guide: The Ultimate Guide for Visitors

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Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2025)

Montparnasse is in Paris‘ 14th arrondissement, and is one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Paris for an authentic Paris experience. It’s my favourite neighbourhood, and I’ve stayed in the area on my last three visits to Paris! This Montparnasse neighbourhood guide includes the best things to do in Montparnasse, the best restaurants & bars and my suggestions for where to stay in Montparnasse. … Continue reading Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2025)

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City Guides, Paris, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Are you planning your first trip to Paris? After five trips to Paris over the last decade, including a stint studying in Paris, I’ve written this itinerary for 3 days in Paris for first time visitors to help you get the most out of your trip! This itinerary for 3 days in Paris is designed for first time visitors to Paris. It includes the best … Continue reading 3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

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City Guides, Destination Guides, Paris

Where to Stay in Paris: 10 of the Best Areas to Stay for Visitors & Where to Avoid (2025)

Choosing where to stay in Paris can be overwhelming, with 20 arrondissements to choose from and major sights scattered all over the city. The best areas to stay in Paris for first time visitors are St Germain, Le Marais, Montparnasse, the Latin Quarter and the 2nd and 16th arrondissements. Below, I’ve shared the 10 best areas to stay in Paris for visitors, with notes on some … Continue reading Where to Stay in Paris: 10 of the Best Areas to Stay for Visitors & Where to Avoid (2025)

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Destination Guides, Paris

25 Best Emily in Paris Filming Locations + Map (2025)

It’s a cliche to say, but Paris really is one of the main characters in Netflix’s smash hit series, Emily in Paris. Fans will be delighted to find that there are Emily in Paris filming locations all over Paris to visit, including Emily’s Apartment, Gabriel’s Restaurant, the Savoir office and dozens of iconic Paris sights that were used as locations in the popular series. On … Continue reading 25 Best Emily in Paris Filming Locations + Map (2025)

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Neighbourhood Guides, Paris

Paris’ 2nd Arrondissement Guide: Bourse, Sentier & Montorgueil 

The 2nd arrondissement is one of Paris‘ best kept secrets. Home to the neighbourhoods of Bourse, Sentier and Montorgueil, this elegant and charming arrondissement manages to fly under the radar despite it’s central location. It was one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Paris on my most recent visit, and one I’d previously overlooked. Located in the heart of Paris, it’s the city’s smallest neighbourhood. Despite … Continue reading Paris’ 2nd Arrondissement Guide: Bourse, Sentier & Montorgueil 

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Le Marais Guide: Paris’ 3rd & 4th Arrondissement (2025)

Le Marais is one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Paris, with charming medieval streets, dozens of independent boutiques and vintage stores, and a vibrant, village-like atmosphere. Le Marais is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Paris, home to some of the city’s best designers and shopping. The best things to do in Le Marais include some beautiful historic sights like Place des Vosges, … Continue reading Le Marais Guide: Paris’ 3rd & 4th Arrondissement (2025)

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Destination Guides, Paris

5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary

Five days of croissants, crepes and cafe terrasses was the perfect return trip to Paris, on my fifth visit to the French capital. In 5 days in Paris, we re-visited some of the city’s most beautiful icons like Sacre Coeur, the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Arc du Triomphe, had picnics along the banks of the Seine and in the Place des Vosges, and explored … Continue reading 5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary

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Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Greece

Last summer, we spent 1 month in the UK & Europe, which was 4.5 wonderful weeks travelling through Ireland, the UK, France, Switzerland and Greece. I’ve shared our itinerary for one month in Europe below, to share some ideas for your own big trip! I still can’t quite believe how wonderful this trip was. Our itinerary was full of destinations that felt so different from … Continue reading Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Greece

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