Everything You Want To Know About the Café Terraces in Paris
April 16th, 2019The Parisian terrace: one of the city’s most iconic, romantic images. It is so iconic and romantic, in fact, that in 2018 the city requested UNESCO to recognize the terraces in Paris on its world heritage list! The idea is that these cafés and terraces bring people together and nurture a creative, artistic community, and they also support the idea of joie de vivre (lust for life) that is so intrinsically, delishly French. ... Read More
Large and Luxurious: 6 Perfect Paris Apartment Rentals for Your Family Vacation
April 9th, 2019Are you traveling to Paris soon and looking for family-friendly Paris apartment rentals? In a city notorious for small apartments, it’s not always the easiest task finding an ideal place for a family (and making sure your children have their own rooms!), but you’re in luck. Paris Perfect has a number of rentals that sleep 6-8 people and have plenty of space in the common areas for making meals with freshly-purchased ingredients or just relaxing after a long day of wandering Paris. Here are some of the best of our large apartments, perfect for your family vacation: ... Read More
Blooming Paris: Where to See Spring Flowers in Paris
April 2nd, 2019Paris is famously romantic and magical in spring. It’s when trees bloom, with spring flowers in the city a dreamy vision. Flaunting white, cream and pink magnolias, yellow daffodils and pretty-in-pink cherry blossom, the season makes landmark sights even lovelier. ... Read More
How to Get From Orly Airport to Paris
March 26th, 2019Orly Airport is France’s busiest domestic airport, acting as a secondary hub for Air France (and the departure for most domestic flights), as well as the hub for Transavia France, making it a popular airport for departures to other European countries. With only two terminals, Ouest and Sud (West and South), its small size makes it significantly less intimidating than Charles de Gaulle ... Read More
Learn These Essential French Phrases Before Your Trip to Paris
March 19th, 2019If there’s one thing the French are proud of, it’s their language. Lilting and throaty at the same time, many people find it beautiful yet impossible to understand or pronounce. As a result, many visitors to Paris immediately begin in English when addressing French people, which can come off rather rude, especially if the French person is not very confident in their English. ... Read More
10 of the Best Places to Picnic in Paris
March 12th, 2019With spring beckoning, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best places to picnic in Paris. From pretty parks to scenic river banks, the city is full of leafy spots for relaxing alfresco. Pick up a baguette, some cheese, charcuterie, olives, pastries and wine and discover your own little patch of paradise. Paris Perfect has stylish romantic retreats to match. ... Read More
March 2019 Paris Real Estate Report: A Healthy Market Expected to Continue
March 1st, 2019Real estate in Paris has proven an excellent investment over the past four years, and we are proud to have predicted it. For 2019, we believe it will continue its upward path. In terms of leading indicators, both prices, as well as the volume of sales in Paris, continue to show healthy increases. For 2019, we believe the rise will continue, but at a slower pace. ... Read More
Go Beyond Versailles: Different Day Trips from Paris
February 26th, 2019The great thing about Paris — aside from the food, the fashion, the history, the museums, and the culture, of course — is that it’s the perfect city to use as a home base for exploring more of France. This is partly thanks to the country’s wonderful railway system, which can take you from Paris to a variety of nearby cities and towns in less than two hours each way! As you start your planning, we want to share with you our favorite day trips from Paris by train. ... Read More
Buying the Paris Dream: An Interview with Fractional Owner Vickie Francone
February 19th, 2019Since the start of Paris Perfect, many of our guests have told us how much they love the beautifully furnished and maintained vacation rental properties we manage – from our own luxury linens and amenities to helpful service in Paris. They told us of their dream of owning a second home in Paris without the large, upfront investment to find and remodel an apartment. We listened, and last year launched two fractional ownership opportunities. ... Read More
A Location Guide to the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in Paris
February 12th, 2019In its second season on the air, one of the most beloved shows in recent history made an appearance in one of the most beloved cities in all of history: Mrs. Maisel went to Paris! Though the show is fictional, many of the locations visited by the characters are real – meaning you can walk in Midge’s steps on your vacation in La Ville des Lumieres (the City of Light). And so, voila: our location guide to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in Paris! ... Read More
7 of our Most Instagrammable Apartments in Paris
February 5th, 2019Over here at Paris Perfect we’re big fans of Instagram (are you following us yet?). It’s a great way to share both the beauty of our apartments, as well as Paris, with people from around the world. Because of this, we know the importance of a good Instagram photo, and even more so how much easier it is when you already have a photogenic setting. ... Read More
The Prettiest Places to Propose in Paris
January 29th, 2019Planning on popping the question? Paris is arguably the most romantic city in the world, making it the perfect place for a proposal! We know that making the plan can be nerve-wracking–scheduling the photographer, making sure your significant other doesn’t find out. So, we’re taking the stress out of finding the location for you! ... Read More
8 Great Chocolate Shops in Paris
January 22nd, 2019Willy Wonka would be in heaven exploring the elegant chocolate shops in Paris. The city is famous for its delicious cakes and breads, but foodies will fall for its dreamy chocolate creations too. Drawing on the skills of its masterful chocolatiers, Paris offers both traditional and contemporary chocolates which are sure to wow. ... Read More
Here’s Why You Should Visit France in 2019
January 15th, 2019It seems almost silly to suggest that anyone needs a special reason to visit France. The wine, the cheese, the art museums, the joie de vivre — those are all reason enough, right? Well, 2019 is an extra special year for the country as it celebrates a few monumental anniversaries and plays host to one of the world’s most exciting sporting events. ... Read More
Beauty Shops in Paris Guaranteed to become your French Favorites
December 27th, 2018Paris has been called the capital of many things: romance, fashion, food… and we’d like to add one more specialty to the list: beauty. And more specifically, beauty shops. Beauty products are definitely having a moment right now (take a look at the #shelfie hashtag on Instagram if you need proof) and the beauty shops in Paris are stepping up to the plate. ... Read More
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