10 Cute Hidden Gardens in Paris: A Local’s Guide

Paris au vert - Champ de fleurs au jardin des plantes

If you’re looking for cute hidden gardens in Paris, here is my local’s guide of the 10 best green spaces I loved to relax in when I lived in Paris ! The streets of the capital city are often bustling, crowded, noisy… Paris is often criticized for its frenetic pace, which leaves little room for […]

All you Need to Know to Visit Palace of Versailles

Parterres du château de Versailles

How to visit palace of Versailles? What is the best time to visit? What is the cost to visit Palace of Versailles? What spots should you visit? This week, I’m taking you to visit Palace of Versailles and its magnificent grounds! The perfect setting for a day trip from Paris, the palace will transport you back […]

All You Need to Know to Visit Vaux Le Vicomte Castle

Bassin de Vaux le Vicomte

How to visit Vaux le Vicomte? The Château de Vaux le Vicomte is the ideal destination for a day trip from Paris! A tour of the château and its magnificent grounds is topped off with a candlelit evening and fireworks on Saturday nights in summer. It’s a unique experience that will delight young and old […]

The 9 Best Photo Spots in Paris by a Local Girl

Somptueux intérieur de la Sainte Chapelle

Want to discover the best photo spots in Paris where you can see the most photogenic places of the French capital city? Here are my top picks as a French girl who lived in Paris for a few years ! These are my best photo spots in Paris and should elicit a surprised “wow” if […]

The Best Montmartre Itinerary by a Local Girl

Maison rose de Montmartre - Blog La Marinière en Voyage

Are you looking for a walking Montmartre itinerary to discover this beautiful neighbourhood? Visiting Paris on foot is undoubtedly the best way to fully enjoy the City of Lights! To explore its different neighborhoods, I will suggest several walking itineraries in Paris. Let’s start today with a Montmartre itinerary! You’ll have the opportunity to discover […]

11 Most Unique Museums in Paris : a Local’s Guide

Musées parisiens insolites - Carroussel du Musée des Arts forains

Are you looking for some unique museums in Paris? Paris is an open-air museum, brimming with world-famous museums as well as small, unusual ones, some of which are even secret.  These 11 unique Parisian museums bring together personal collections of wealthy owners, painters’ houses nestled in the heart of a small garden in the middle […]

How to Visit Fontainebleau from Paris : a Local’s guide

Visite du château de Fontainebleau - Blog La Marinière en Voyage

How to visit Fontainebleau from Paris ? The Château de Fontainebleau is the ideal destination for a day trip as it is very easy to visit Fontainebleau from Paris! Located less than an hour from Paris, Fontainebleau is the most richly decorated of the French royal castles, and undoubtedly the one I liked the most! […]

3 Days in Paris Itinerary by a French Girl

Panorama sur la Tour Eiffel depuis l'Arc de Triomphe

Would you like to spend 3 days in Paris and know what to visit in priority?  If you’ve never been to Paris before, or if you’d like to explore its must-sees, this article is for you! I’ve put together a program of the must-sees in our beautiful capital. It takes well over 2 days to […]