Victor Hugo, Balzac, Le Corbusier… All of these celebrated French creatives have taken up residence in Paris or its suburbs at some point in their lives.  Their homes are all open to the public, and definitely deserve a visit.   Victor Hugo’s house Considered one of the most famous Parisian artist houses, Victor Hugo’s residence […]

Paris is full of fascinating places to explore, from theaters, gardens, and traditional restaurants, to hidden passages and old pastry shops.  The team at ParisZigZag has selected some of their favorite haunts for you, ten places where you can feel like a real Parisian.   Escape with a book in the jardin de Luxembourg   […]

As Paris continues to reopen after quarantine, it’s time to stroll through some of Paris’ most gorgeous and unique alleyways, cul-de-sacs, and villas.  Read on for Vanity Fair’s top 8.   La Villa Léandre, Paris 18th The very discreet Villa Léandre is a calming hidden gem nestled in the heart of the 18th arrondissement.  With […]

Since June 2, terraces have been reopening in the capital after two months of lockdown, much to the delight of Parisians.  To fully take advantage of this welcome change, here are some of our favorite terraces that offer the best views of Paris in all her glory.     Girafe Nestled in the heart of […]

After two months of quarantine, and with summer finally here, the desire to go out and about in the capital is at an all-time high.  If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to explore some of Paris’s most iconic neighborhoods, sites, and parks and gardens, all while learning a bit of history along […]

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo intends to take advantage of the environmental benefits of quarantine to push eco-friendly government policies. Her main objective, according to the foreign press, is to encourage as much bicycle usage as possible.   It must be admitted that at least one positive has come out of quarantine: “it has lowered […]

If we can’t visit museums, why not take advantage of the opportunity to (re)discover Paris art galleries that have reopened their doors?  From art to design and photography, AD magazine has narrowed down 10 temporary gallery exhibits that are worth a visit in the capital.   Foule sentimentale This exhibit devoted to crowds, the world, […]

May 11th marked the beginning of a new phase in the fight against coronavirus in Paris as the city began slowly reopening after a two-month long quarantine. Classified as a “red zone,” the capital and surrounding lIe-de-France region are under stricter regulation post-quarantine than their “green zone” neighbors. Here’s what’s been going on…   Public […]

According to data released earlier this month by LPI-SeLoger, Paris property prices now exceed €11,000/m² on average, despite significant price gaps from one arrondissement to another.  Prices are still continuing to rise after five years of increase, despite a recent slowdown in pace.   Real estate prices in the capital have risen higher than ever, […]

Most real estate experts are anticipating a drop in property prices due to coronavirus.  This decrease could be more limited in Paris than in other cities.   While the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world, many worry about its effect on the real estate market.  Before the quarantine, Paris was one of the few […]