This article was originally posted on July 6, 2022 on Bonjour Paris, the definitive insider’s guide to la vie Parisienne since 1995. The...

As hard as it is to imagine, at some point all of our kids will ride public transit alone. This might be as they graduate to commuting to...

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I have a little confession to make. Can I just say I’m tired of birthday parties? Right now, I am at a demographically interesting phase...

Parcoursup is the national online applications portal for applying to higher education programs in France.

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Need some ideas for outings with your kids during the many school holidays (vacances) in France? Try animal-related activities! Despite...

If you are going to give birth in a medical facility in France, choosing one can be overwhelming at first, and depend on your health...

Wall climbing has so many surprising benefits. Read this post to learn what they are, as well as other helpful tips.

Happy New Year! We have made it to 2023… and let me guess, we are all once again saying “This will be MY year! I am FINALLY going to…”...

December in France is upon us, the mini bûches de Noël (French rolled sponge cakes) are appearing in boulangeries, sapins de Noël...

This holiday season, treat yourself or a loved one to something special while contributing to charity, by bidding on one of our amazing auct

Saturday, Dec 3rd 1:00-2:00p 8th arrondissement Message members, their families, friends and members of the public are invited to help...

When trying to get into the holiday spirit at the darkest time of the year, naturally, the first thing I look for is lights. In my...

It is official, we are deep into the fall season. While some of us are mourning the end of summer produce (peaches, figs, plums… sigh…),...

Congratulations, you have reached the stage of independence where you can take your child on a road trip by yourself! I finally took the...

The Search For Paris' Best Cinnamon Rolls France, in my opinion, suffers from a cinnamon deficiency. Despite being the culinary capital...