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Take a peek with me inside the newly reopened Notr

Take a peek with me inside the newly reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral 🕍. After 5 years of meticulous restoration, this Parisian icon is once again welcoming visitors.

I visited during the inaugural opening week (8-15 December), a time marked by special celebrations, including evening public Mass services and other events. I reserved my time slot in advance through a dedicated ticketing website (link below).

📆 Opening Hours

• Exceptionally, the cathedral will remain open until 10pm on 9-13 December and 8pm on 14-15 December.
• From Monday, 16 December, it will start its regular schedule of visits: 7.45am to 7pm daily.

🎟️ How to book your free visit

Visit the link below to reserve your free timed slot. There is a short virtual queue but it doesn’t take long. Tickets for this week are still available, and additional slots are often released a day or two in advance.

💡 Pro Tip: If you’re in Paris during this special opening week, security guards at the entrance mentioned that visitors without tickets might be let in after 8pm, depending on capacity. So, if you’re unable to book a ticket, try showing up around 8pm to try your luck!

Understandably, demand is high, so flexibility with your date and time is key.

Ticket link: https://resa.notredamedeparis.fr/fr/reservationindividuelle/tickets

Have you visited or planning on visiting? Let me know what you think🌟

#notredamedeparis #notredamecathedral #parisfrance #visitparis #parisvisit #parisian #seefrance #parislife #paristips

Another gloomy and rainy day in Paris, and then th

Another gloomy and rainy day in Paris, and then the 5pm Eiffel Tower lights come on to make it a bit more bearable.

#parisfrance #eiffeltower #parislife #parismood

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been trying t

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been trying to buy less for myself lately and give fewer physical gifts. All the Black Friday deals just make me feel like there’s too much focus on buying things and I question whether I really need that extra pair of shoes…

My kids still get toys at Christmas, but I love giving experiences and non-physical gifts to the grown-ups. As well as books - can never give up buying actual books.

Living in Paris, here are some of my own, all very different, ideas to inspire for these kinds of gifts, and I’m sure you can search for something similar wherever you are.

💆‍♀️ Facial/massage/hammam/spa day gift voucher - my faves are @banthaispa and @celine_aharoni_facialiste

🧑‍🍳 French cooking class gift voucher @lacuisineparis

🖼️ La Carte Blanche @museeorsay for unlimited access to the museum’s exhibits or ticket to one particular art exhibition in town you think friends/family would enjoy.

🧶 Art/craft workshop/‘use your hands’ activity gift voucher - pottery is always popular in Paris but there’re so many other ‘ateliers’ to try - jewellery making, hat making, bag making, brunch & paint, sewing etc

📖 Magazine subscription - for kids I like to choose from @bayardjeunesse

🫖 Afternoon tea voucher @mariagefreresofficial

🍪 Bake a batch of cookies yourself, decorate them and put in a nice clear bag with a ribbon. I think home-made treats are so underrated!

👶 Offer free babysitting to your friends so they can enjoy a night out.

What do you like to gift? ✨

#christmasgiftideas #parislife #livinginparis #lifeinparis

From the top of the Arc de Triomphe, you’ll get

From the top of the Arc de Triomphe, you’ll get one of the most breathtaking 360-degree views of Paris!

Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to honor his military victories, the Arc also commemorates fallen soldiers with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at its base.

It’s known as the “star” of Parisian roads with 12 avenues radiating out from the Arc de Triomphe, forming the famous Place Charles de Gaulle. Do NOT attempt to cross the roundabout by foot if you want to stay alive - there is an underground passage to take you to the foot of the monument.

You can explore around the base or climb 284 steps (or take an elevator most of the way) to reach the top for a stunning panoramic view of Paris.

💶€16 for adults, free for under 18 + free on the 1st Sunday of each month for all (Jan-March and Nov-Dec).

▶️ Come in the evening to avoid any crowds and enjoy the sunset.

➡️ Download and print a free kids’ activity booklet from the website to learn fun facts along the way.

#arcdetriomphe #champselysees #parisfrance #discoverparis #pariswithkids #visitparis #paristips

❄️ It’s grey and cold but we have our first

❄️ It’s grey and cold but we have our first snow in Paris! ❄️

#paris #parisfrance #firstsnow #parischristmas

I think the Christmas window displays at Printemps

I think the Christmas window displays at Printemps department store are the best this year. How fun are they? I couldn’t help but smile as I was walking past and will bring the kiddos next time to enjoy.

Here are the dates for the Christmas displays this year.

➡️ Printemps Haussmann: 7 November – 31 December 2024

➡️ Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: 14 November – 31 December 2024

➡️ La Samaritaine: 8 November 2024 – 5 January 2025

➡️ BHV Marais: 6 November 2024 - early Jan 2025

➡️ Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche: 8 November - early Jan 2025

#paris #parischristmas #christmaswindows #christmaswindowdisplay #parisgram

The famous Christmas tree is up from today at Gale

The famous Christmas tree is up from today at Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris. This year is extra special as the department store celebrates its 130th birthday. Swiss designer Kevin Germanier, a leading figure in upcycled fashion, has designed the costumes for the window display characters, embracing a spirit of responsible fashion.

#parischristmas #christmastree #christmasinparis #christmas2024 #galerieslafayette #paris2024 #christmastime #paris #parisatchristmas #winterinparis

There’s something about Palais Royal that makes

There’s something about Palais Royal that makes me feel so lucky to be living in Paris. 🥰 Whether it’s the stunning gardens, the peaceful atmosphere, or the joy of watching the kids run wild, it’s always a reminder of how magical this city is.

After soaking it all in, we love strolling over to Rue des Petits-Champs for some delicious Asian food (@nouillesbanban), grabbing yummy Japanese desserts @patisserietomo, and having the most perfect cup of coffee @thecoffee.fr . A simple afternoon that somehow feels like everything.

#paris #thisisparis #parismaville #parisjetaime #exploreparis #parisianlife #pariswithkids #paristips #sundayfunday

St Sulpice Church as I’ve never seen it before… just mesmerising.

The 90mins sound/light/theatrical show is running until 23 November and it’s a stunning way to tell the story of this magnificent building (2nd largest church in Paris after Notre Dame). So many actors, including small kids (that should really be getting ready for bed at this time of night!), costumes, music and that light!

Note: the show is in French but you can still appreciate the visual effects and kind of follow the broader story line if you don’t speak the language.

#paris #parisisalwaysagoodidea #saintsulpice #seeparis

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to check out some indoor spots in Paris, and the Galerie de l’Évolution in Jardin des Plantes in the 5th is a great option for families, especially with toddlers and younger kids. This museum is all about the evolution of life on Earth, with tons of exhibits that kids will love.

There are impressive displays of animals—everything from giant whale skeletons to a caravan of animals from the African savannah. There are also interactive screens and fun, hands-on exhibits where kids can learn about science and nature.

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📍Jardin des Plantes, 57 rue Cuvier
📆 10am-6pm daily except Tuesdays
💶 €13 adult, free for EU citizens under 26

#paris #parismuseums #pariswithkids #familytravel #ravelwithkids #exploreparis

Over the weekend, we visited the FREE exhibition a

Over the weekend, we visited the FREE exhibition at Espace Notre Dame which reveals fascinating behind-the-scenes details of the iconic cathedral that’s set for reopening on 8 December. Perfect for all ages, the exhibit highlights the work of hundreds of people working hard to bring back Notre Dame to its former glory after the fire, through videos and interactive exhibits in both French and English.

FREE workshops and educational tours run for kids of all ages to highlight the work behind the restoration. We chose the 30-minute “Become a master glassmaker” workshop to create a stained glass window in plexiglass. It’s perfect for any kids aged 5 and up, and other workshops are targeted at older kids and teens.

There is also the 45-minute Virtual Reality experience for a unique experience of Notre-Dame through the centuries. It’s recommended for kids from 11 years old so we didn’t do it but curious to know if any one of you have tried it. Running until March 2025, it costs €31 for adults and €21 for those with Navigo Pass (in case you don’t know the metro pass gives you discounts at many Paris attractions!).

📍6 Rue de la Cité

#paris #notredame #notredamedeparis #exploreparis #france #kidsfrance #pariswithkids #paristips

🇬🇧 Back from a trip to my old home, London!

🇬🇧 Back from a trip to my old home, London! Time well spent with family and friends, good coffee, food, walks through autumn parks and even a fun day trip to Cambridge.

If you have a Harry Potter fan in the house, then I definitely recommend the Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio tour. We booked a few months in advance and it was so totally worth it.

I’d be happy to share tips on what to do in London or share your favourite spots below.

#london #londonwithkids #autumninlondon #familytravel

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