Le journal
Paris guides, in depth
The details that do not fit in a comparison table: timing, tradeoffs, and the mistakes we see visitors make most.
Paris in December
What’s Open in Paris on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s (2026)
Which Paris museums and monuments open on December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1, the early closings to plan around, and what to book for the holidays.
October 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Private Louvre tours
The Louvre in Two Hours: A Highlights Route That Works
Winged Victory, the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo in one efficient loop, with the entrances, tickets, timing and bag rules that make two hours enough.
October 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Seine river cruises
Bateaux Mouches vs Bateaux Parisiens: Which Seine Cruise Should You Book?
Pont de l’Alma or the foot of the Eiffel Tower? We compare boarding points, boats, commentary, schedules and official prices, plus the dinner cruises.
October 19, 2026 · 5 min read