Tag: french culture

Parisian hidden gems only locals know about
If you are interested in getting to know Paris like a Parisians, exploring these hidden gems will help you see Paris in a whole new light.

Why are croissants so popular? A croissant lover’s over-the-top explanation.
Having consumed croissants at the rate of roughly 1 /day during my first 6 months in Paris, suffice to say that I know a thing or two about why croissants are so popular.

10 Things Not to do in Paris- Part 1
Here is a list of things you must not do in Paris, and the things that you should be doing instead.

French Food Rituals: Eating like The French
Join me as I talk about some of my adventures in adjusting to my French husband’s food rituals.

Do you rub statues for luck? 3 Parisian statues to visit if you do!
Here are 3 statues in Paris if you believe in the delightful arcane myth of rubbing statues for luck!

Chartres: A Weekend Getaway from Paris
Chartres is an ideal weekend or even day-trip destination from Paris. Find out all the info on what to do and see here.

Explore Paris’s Le Marais: A Different Side of Paris
Find out more about Le Marais and its beautifully preserved buildings and roads from medieval Paris.
Paris Secrets: Salvador Dali’s Sundial
Dali took the inspiration for this sundial from scallops! I mean, are we surprised? As you can see in the attached image, it is indeed scallop-y with bright blue eyes…