15 Mars 2025
Bienvenue to The Paris Postcard. Here are the best of this week’s hidden gems and events in Paris. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the weekly roundup will guide you through the perfect Parisian experience, filled with art, culture, food, fashion, and travel tips. Let’s dive into what’s happening this week in the City of Light!
I loved this article in the Economic Times: 10 unwritten rules to know for your Paris trip. They’re very in keeping with the advice I’ve offered over the years.
The Montmartre neighborhood is experiencing a surge in tourism, and residents are expressing concerns over overcrowding and the impact on local amenities, sparking debates about urban development and preserving neighborhood authenticity amidst increasing tourism. The Times article captures the sentiments of locals well.
For the fashionistas, there a major exhibition at the Louvre Museum that I’m looking forward to seeing this spring. It traces decorative styles with 65 designs from Byzantium through the Second Empire: Louvre Couture – Art & Fashion Statement Pieces.
I’m prepping for my late spring vacation to Croatia and am loving the latest basket bags featured in Vogue France.
Chef Alain Ducasse Talks Inspiration, Innovation And The Future Of Sustainable Cuisine in Forbes magazine. This was a fun read, as one of my favorite travel experiences is celebrating a family milestone with my parents at Louis XV, one of Alain Ducasse’s most prestigious and famous restaurants.
The Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris is hosting the exhibition “Artemisia: Heroine of Art” from March 19 to August 3, 2025. This retrospective showcases approximately forty works by Artemisia Gentileschi, highlighting her significant role in 17th-century art. Go early, the museum opens at 10 AM, and plan to stay for lunch in the sumptuous dining room.
Travel from Paris to Marseilles in style: France’s New High-Speed Rail Interior Design Is Perfect, Of Course
If you love, love, love classical ballet, why not try to see Sleeping Beauty? This classic ballet features the music of Piotr Tchaikovski and the choreography of Rudolph Nureev. All thirty performances are sold out but that doesn’t mean you couldn’t purchase a “standby” ticket. I’ve successfully done so myself on a few occasions. This works best if you’re a solo travel. Arrive to Opera Bastille very early, head to the box office, and check for last-minute seat availability. At the very worst, you don’t get a ticket and you head over to the historic Brasserie Bofinger for a delicious dinner.
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