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Hello, I am Delphine, I accompany expats to set-up in their new lives in Paris and I also offer tours and life-style appointments in Paris. As a local I know how much Paris has to offer and I particularly enjoy sharing them with others.
I approach here all kinds of subjects: advice and tips to integrate into Parisian life whether it is to move, go out, eat, entertains…
You can find my advice for exhibitions, unusual outings in Paris or in its immediate suburbs. There are also suggestions or comments on articles that might interest expatriates or a tourist.
All the articles will be regurlarly when possible updated like for instance my suggestions of tips to learn French.
The Top 5 of my favorite apps
Before the era of the Smartphone, when you were visiting Paris, going out or looking for a restaurant, you would have to used a real map a guiding book or the newspaper and magazines. Now you have the apps so easy to use and available at any times. But sometimes, as...
Your summer in Paris: what can you do ?
If you are lucky to be in Europe or if you have not yet organized your vacation or your vacation abroad has been cancelled, why not consider organizing a Parisian trip? The conditions of stay are as mentioned in my previous article exceptional: Climbing the Eiffel...
The best icecream in Paris
In recent years, many artisanal ice-cream makers have opened in Paris and have come to compete with the famous Berthillon's ice-cream , which for several decades were the reference in Paris. And the queues in front of the shops on St Louis Island were part of the...
Open air sport in Paris this summer.
In the summer we don't necessarily want to lock ourselves in the gym, so here are some ideas for outdoor sports this summer. Free outdoor sports sessions in Paris. It's quite common for many Parisians to make sporting resolutions and join sports clubs in September...
What to do this summer in Paris !
This year the arrival of the summer holidays surprised me as I have the feeling that I went directly from March to July. The summer activities in the capital as everywhere else in the world will be different. Many festivals have been cancelled and many outtings will...
Paris after the lockdown- what to do in Paris ?
Gradual return to the Parisian life before the confinement? Like many Parisians, little by little, as the announcements and the return of liberties come and go, I find a more or less "normal" life. As soon as the restriction of movement beyond one kilometre has been...
Top 6 of the best Podcasts about Paris and French culture (English spoken)
My passion for podcasts is relatively new, but I enjoy this new medium very much. Fan of TED talks I started to use the podcast platform on my Iphone to listen to them mainly on public transport but also when I'm strolling or when I have to wait. And for the past few...
Lockdown in Paris
Back after a long silence, not surprising given the situation with the world pandemic. Thankfully my family friends and myself are all well and we haven't been affected. To be honest, the lack of motivation comes from a place of apathy and fear certainly which...
Cultural Agenda: March 2020
In this post I will not only recommend exhiblitions I saw but also the ones I want to see ! Last chance to see those exhibitions: Soulages at the Louvre (ending March 9) : An exceptionnal exhibition is taking place in the prestigious Salon Carré to celebrate the 100...
What to do in Paris this weekend ?
Here, I will share with with you ideas to chill out or where to spend some leisurely time. I, myself am very fond of Art exhibitions, and so they hold a special place in my week-end activities. On the romantic note, explore my previous blog article on two exhibitions...