Le Marais is without a doubt one of Paris’s most beloved neighborhoods — a must-see for anyone traveling to the city. Cobblestone streets, centuries-old mansions, chic boutiques, and cafés tucked beneath leafy trees — it’s no wonder travelers fall under its spell. Since it’s such a favorite ...
The Paris Postcard: Summer Arrives
le 5 juin 2026
How is it already June? Somehow, Paris has already slipped into summer. In the span of just a few days, the city moves from sweltering heat to dramatic downpours and thunderstorms—a reminder that Parisian weather can be every bit as unpredictable as the city itself. As the skies ...
How to Navigate Paris Like a Local
I began traveling to Paris long before smartphones, when getting lost wasn’t a setback but part of the experience. There were no Google Maps, no blue dots tracking your steps, no instant recalculations—just intuition, memory, and a small, often-worn Plan de Paris par arrondissement tucked into a bag ...
The Paris Postcard: Outdoor Living, Open Terraces, and the City in Celebration
le 29 mai 2026
Bonjour à toutes et à tous. Your Paris Postcard has arrived—bringing you this week’s cultural highlights, timeless traditions, and inspired moments from the City of Light.
Paris has entered that wonderful time of the year when it seems as if everyone lives outdoors. The days are ...
Discover Chicago’s Best French Bakeries and Cafés
I always say that “re-entry” is the hardest part of returning from France. Not the jet lag or unpacking, but the quiet melancholy of realizing you’re leaving behind the rhythms of everyday French life. Simple rituals—stopping at a café for a morning coffee and croissant, picking up a still-warm ...
The Paris Postcard: Long Weekends and Signs of Summer
le 22 mai 2026
Step into Paris from anywhere in the world. Each week, the Paris Postcard shares what’s new, noteworthy, and utterly enchanting in the City of Light.
Pentecost Sunday and Monday fall on May 24 and 25 this year. These are official holidays in France, marking the descent of the ...
