Madeleine Munford

You may be new to Paris or even a seasoned traveler, but either way, you probably know that the most recommended spots in Paris are usually the most…

Paris is one of the great medieval cities of Europe. Like Rome, it has vast underlying passageways and quarries, called catacombs. This labyrinth of tunnels is thought to…

Normally, when you imagine a cemetery, you might not think of a picturesque scene. That’s not the case when tourists come from around the world to visit the…

Visiting Paris in the summer and love live music? A three-day rock music festival, Rock en Seine is just the event for you! I came here in August…

The beautiful garden in the center of Paris, the Jardin des Tuileries, is probably my favorite spot to relax and explore. Why, you might ask? There are so…

While wandering around the streets and side streets of romantic Paris, I’m often distracted by some of the beautiful balconies outside the many apartments that crowd the city.…

Traveling in Paris, but don’t want to sacrifice or miss out on your active and budget-friendly lifestyle? Paris is a great European city for fitness and working out,…

While visiting Paris, you have plenty of options for your stay, from historic hotels to the many apartments dotting the Parisian districts. You may not know exactly which…

However long your trip to Paris is, don’t forget there’s more to see just outside the city limits. One of the best day trips from Paris is the…

Paris is a great place to visit and explore, but how can you best share your experiences with those of your family and friends who maybe couldn’t join…

Visiting Paris, but don’t want to lose your athletic momentum? Or simply want a workout class in French to test your French language skills and see how Parisians…

In the city of Paris, there are plenty of tips and tricks that the locals know about daily highlights and attractions that the most researched tourist wouldn’t pick…

Yes, there are always souvenir shops when you visit the Eiffel Tower after a guided summit Eiffel Tower tour, but what are the more nostalgic ways you can…

So, you’ve walked along the streets of Paris and everything is as you’ve imagined, except for the random space alien mosaics that appear on every street corner. You…

Paris is famous for being one of the best places to flock to just for the street art. You can be happy as a tourist just walking around…

In France, you may know of the croissant, chocolate croissant, and the baguette. In the world of pastries and daily bakery shopping hauls, these are absolute staples to…

Paris is an iconic city for experiencing first-hand how life was for various influential philosophers, painters, musicians, and writers. You can just be crossing the street and be…

Paris is one of those cities, which is completely arranged and divided up into different districts (called arrondissements). It’s a city which is shaped like a snail, or…

One of the best, most relaxing activities to do in the streets of Paris is to take a seat outside a local Parisian café, while sipping a cup…

Here are some television shows to help you improve your listening skills in French and immerse yourself a bit in the life in France: Call my Agent (Dix…

Twice a year, in January and July, there is this magical 4-6 period of time when all the Parisian shops put their products on sale, thanks to the…

Out in Paris for the day with the goal of shopping until you drop? Here is the guide for you! Shopping is a great past-time in the city…

Many of you are already aware of the romantic Love Lock tradition in Paris. Couples from around the world to leave their mark by locking engraved padlocks (Les…

If you are strolling down Rue de Rivoli, by the Louvre museum in Paris, and you happen to come across the peculiar building – 59 Rivoli – make…

You may have heard of the story of the Phantom of the Opera, originally written by Gaston Leroux in 1910, then performed on Broadway in New York City…

Paris is an extremely child-friendly city, with playgrounds in every arrondissement and parks on every corner in and around the city center. Passage des Princes is yet another…

The Paris Metro can be really confusing at first, but I promise it’s easy once you get used to it! In this article, I will break down the…

The city of Paris is known for its beautiful streetwear and styles, which you can witness daily on passersby seated in the metro, on standing the bus, or…

When I visit Paris, just walking around the city and listening to the sounds — pedestrians, cars, motorbikes, laughter and chatter spilling from the many street cafes —…