Author: Victoria Petersen

Style

What to Wear on a Long or Overnight Flight for Stylish Comfort when Traveling

Fort Lauderdale

Bonnet House: Step inside this Serene 1920s Tropical Time Capsule in Fort Lauderdale

Life in France

How the French Education System is Structured

Landmarks

Conciergerie: a former Palace turned Prison in 15th century Paris

Art & Culture

Cluny Museum of the Middle Ages: discover the medieval period of Paris

Plazas

Place de la Sorbonne: a scholarly plaza on the Left Bank of Paris

Streets

Rue Soufflot: a street honoring the Pantheon architect in Paris

Streets

Rue Malebranche: a beautiful cobblestone street in the 5th of Paris

Streets

Rue Saint-Jacques: the oldest street in Paris

Fountains

Fontaine Bazeilles: a fountain commemorating the Franco-Prussian War in Paris

Plazas

Place Georges Moustaki: a quiet plaza in the 5th of Paris

Streets

Rue Mouffetard: a walkable gastronomic street in Paris

Plazas

Place Monge: site of one of the best local farmer’s markets in Paris

Architecture

Arènes de Lutèce: a former Roman amphitheater now park, in Paris

Bakeries

La Maison d’Isabelle – Does it sell the Best Croissant in Paris?

Plazas

Place Maubert: a charming square in the Latin Quarter of Paris

Nature

Square René Viviani: a small park near the Notre Dame in Paris

Plazas

Place Saint-Michel: a central plaza in the Latin Quarter of Paris

Fountains

Fontaine Saint-Michel: a 19th century fountain on the Seine River in Paris

Arrondissements

An Intellectual Guide to the Scholarly 5th Arrondissement of Paris

Restaurants

Allard Restaurant in Paris

Restaurants

Le Procope: one of the oldest restaurants in Paris

Streets

Cour du Commerce Saint-André: charming pedestrian passageway in the 6th of Paris

Architecture

The Story Behind the Institut de France on the Seine River in Paris

Shopping

17 Best Things to Buy in France and Bring Back Home

Streets

What to Do on Rue de Buci in Paris

Arrondissements

A Guide to the Classy 6th Arrondissement of Paris

Arrondissements

10 Best Cafés in the 5th Arrondissement of Paris

Streets

15 Best Spots on Rue de Bretagne in the Marais, Paris

Cafes

Café Charlot: a “see and be seen” place to hang out in Le Marais, Paris

Cafes

Le Progrès: a hipster café in the Marais, Paris

Art & Culture

Visiting the Picasso Museum art collection in central Paris

Cafes

Café des Musées: a charming red café in Le Marais, Paris

Architecture

Hotel de Sully: a 17th century architectural masterpiece in Paris

Bakeries

Maison Landemaine: a charming vintage bakery in Le Marais, Paris

Nature

Square Trousseau: a charming park in the 12th, a residential area of Paris

Streets

Rue de Charonne: a gastronomic street in Paris with many small bistros

Pastry Shops

Chocolaterie Cyril Lignac: a modern chocolate shop in Paris

Restaurants

Le Chardenoux Restaunt: a Historically Designated Bistro in Paris

Pastry Shops

La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac Paris

Arrondissements

A Quick Guide to the “Bobo” 11th Arrondissement of Paris

Shopping

Shopping at the BHV Marais Department Store in Paris

Bakeries

Au Petit Versailles du Marais Paris

Architecture

Where to See Old Medieval Houses in Paris

Streets

Rue des Barres: a hidden medieval street in Paris

Cafes

Le Flore en l’île Café Paris

Restaurants

Le Saint Régis: a vintage-inspired brasserie in Paris

Bridges

Pont Louis-Philippe: a 19th Century Bridge in Paris

Art & Culture

Maison Gainsbourg: a museum and café/restaurant/bar tribute to Serge Gainsbourg in Paris

Eat & Drink

You Can Dine at a Restaurant Where Voltaire Died in Paris

Art & Culture

Palais de la Légion d’Honneur: a museum showcasing the history of France’s highest honor in Paris

Architecture

Palais Bourbon: an 18th Century Palace Housing the Assemblée Nationale in Paris

Plazas

Place du Palais Bourbon: plaza near the French National Assembly in Paris

Nature

Esplanade des Invalides: an expansive lawn in Paris 7ème

Fountains

La Fontaine du Gros-Caillou: a neoclassical fountain in a chic area of Paris

Streets

Rue de l’Université: Hotspot for Close Eiffel Tower Views in Paris

Streets

Rue de Buenos-Aires: Up-Close View of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Nature

Champs de Mars: a park overlooking the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Planning

10 Best Things to Do in Paris with Kids

Architecture

Palais Brongniart: a Neoclassical Building and Former Paris Stock Exchange

Arrondissements

The 2nd Arrondissement of Paris, a historic business and stock exchange district

Activities

Bateaux Mouches: Cruise the Seine River on a Boat in Paris

Bridges

Pont Neuf: the oldest bridge across the Seine in Paris

Bridges

Pont des Arts: a Bridge Famous for its “Love Locks” in Paris

Bridges

Pont du Carrousel: Bridge Across from the Louvre in Paris

Cafes

Café Marly: a chic restaurant across from the Louvre in Paris

Art & Culture

The Revolutionary History Behind the Louvre Museum of Paris

Plazas

Place Colette: a lively plaza dedicated to the Famous Author in Paris

Plazas

Place Gaillon, a chic square in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris

Landmarks

Eiffel Tower Origins: From Despised Eyesore to Beloved Landmark

Nature

10 Best Things to Do on the Seine River in Paris

Art & Culture

Musée d’Orsay: See the Best of European 19th & 20th Century Art in Paris

Bridges

Pont Royal: a 17th Century Bridge in Central Paris

Arrondissements

An Elegant Guide to the 7th Arrondissement of Paris

Streets

Boulevard Saint Germain: an Elegant Street on the Left Bank of Paris

Plazas

What to Do in Beaupassage, a Culinary Courtyard in Paris 7ème

Streets

What to Do Along Rue du Bac in Paris 7ème

Shopping

Hermès Paris: a Story of Timeless French Craftsmanship

Shopping

La Grande Épicerie de Paris: a gourmet grocery store on the Left Bank

Streets

What to Do on Rue de Sevres in Paris

Arrondissements

A Quick Guide to the 15th Arrondissement of Paris

Plazas

Place Camille Claudel honors the female French sculptor in Paris

Art & Culture

Bourdelle Museum: viewing works by Antoine Bourdelle, a student of Rodin in Paris

Architecture

Montparnasse Tower: a controversial modern skyscraper in Paris

Where to Stay

Hôtel Raphael: a glamorous hotel in Paris

Plazas

Place des États-Unis: a plaza honoring American friendship to France in Paris

Plazas

Place de Mexico: a lively plaza in an elegant area of Paris

Architecture

Palais de Chaillot: an Art Deco building housing museums in Paris

Plazas

Parvis des Droits de l’Homme: a square celebrating Human Rights in Paris

Architecture

5 Famous Paris Street Furniture Examples

Nature

Jardins du Trocadéro: Gardens near the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Streets

Avenue de Camoens: One of the Best Eiffel Tower Photo Spots in Paris

Art & Culture

Maison de Balzac: a Literary Museum in Paris

Architecture

Castel Beranger: an Art Nouveau Apartment Building in Paris, by Guimard

Architecture

Hotel Mezzara in Paris: Historic Art Nouveau Mansion by Guimard

Architecture

Hôtel Guimard: Architect Hector Guimard’s Former Home in Paris

Arrondissements

A Guide to the Chic 16th Arrondissement of Paris

Art & Culture

Le Corbusier Foundation in Paris: Modern Furniture & Architecture Lovers Rejoice

Bakeries

Mamiche Paris: Tasty Chouquettes and Cherry Clafoutis

Streets

Where to Stop Along Rue des Martyrs, a Lively Street in the 9th Arr of Paris