Paris Fitness: Five ways to stay in shape
Visiting Paris as a tourist usually means long days of hiking across town, climbing steps, and carrying a backpack. With so much physical activity, you can just forget about the need to hit the gym,...
View ArticleCheap Skates for Cheapskates: Free skating in Paris
Ah, we love Paris at Christmastime! And, even though this city is certainly no slouch when it comes to attractions (Hello Mona Lisa!), it’s always refreshing to get out of the museum mindset and work...
View ArticleParis Free Walks: 2 cultural strolls about town
The Pantheon. Photos by Liz Webber. In preparation for the “Journées Européens du Patrimoine” (European Heritage Days), the Mairie of Paris has put together 27 balades, or “strolls,” highlighting...
View ArticleParis: Outdoor delights at the Jardin des Tuileries and the Jardin du Luxembourg
Next month marks my birthday, along with those of two former French queens, so why not celebrate April in Paris with a little regalicious pomp and circumstance at either Catherine de Médici’s Jardin...
View ArticleParis Goes to the Beach July 20-August 18
In the summer of 2002, newly elected socialist Mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoë transformed the banks of the Seine into a sandy beach. The philosophy behind this spectacular gesture? To provide an urban...
View ArticleFree Ways to Cool Down When Paris Heats Up
Average temperatures in summertime Paris hover at a reasonable 77 degrees Fahrenheit, which is one of the reasons that air conditioning in the French capital is considered more luxury than necessity....
View ArticleThe Seine Gets a Makeover
The banks of the Seine river in Paris are a listed World Heritage site. In June, a month before Paris Plages set up shop in two locations along the river, the city returned a once car-clogged stretch...
View ArticleMoney-Saving Nano Workouts in Paris
The French might not be famous gym rats, but Paris does have plenty of sports facilities for those looking for a serious workout as well as cheap ways to stay fit. Visitors can find plenty of ways to...
View ArticleParc des Buttes Chaumont: A breath of fresh (and free) air in Paris
It’s summer in Paris, and what better way to enjoy the warm breeze than a picnic in the park? When one thinks of parks in Paris, Champ de Mars is often the traveler’s favorite. It’s the long stretch of...
View Article9 ways to celebrate the spring in Paris this year
We’re already officially a few weeks in, but only now does it truly feel like spring in Paris. The Parisians are back from their Easter vacations and settling into their new routines, delighted by...
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