Look at this cute little Tuk Tuk! The other week we tested a lovely new way to explore the city of light - a Tuk Tuk ride !  Tuk Tuks are the cute little open air vehicules, almost like golf carts, that are usually associated with Thailand. We are big fans of this mode of transport, and were excited to try out a ride in Paris! We met our guide Raphael in the heart of Paris, and were promptly ushered into the tuk tuk. Raphael gave us blankets to bundle up against the chilly we

I shared this over on the Tea Collection blog , but thought it might be useful here too! Sometimes you just need to get dressed up and have a fancy afternoon. This is our recipe for the sweetest afternoon in Paris, which happens to work even if it is chilly outside! Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a fun activity, this fancy Parisian afternoon in the chic neighborhood Saint-Germain-des-Près will be a hit for all ages. Start by heading to the.

I LOVE museums (Art History major over here!), and have made it a point to bring my kids to museums on a pretty regular basis over the years. Some kids are naturally going to enjoy museums more than others (my daughter literally said that 'museums are her favorite' recently. Cue my heart melting!), while my son struggles a bit more with the constraints of visiting museums. Baby Lucie at the Orangerie Museum in Paris I think the reason my daughter loves museums, and that my

A Proud Designer One of my favorite things is finding new, English language activities in Paris that are family friendly – nothing makes me happier than discovering that unique activity that will make your stay in Paris even more memorable for you and your kids. That’s why I am SO excited to share this new discovery with you! Last week, I had the opportunity to take a private leather working class and make a custom purse at the adorable Atelier Brune leather-working workshop

This is one of my absolute favorite museums in Paris - an absolute must for any visit to the City of Light that lasts a couple days! Combining a varied and manageable collection in a gorgeous space, magnificent gardens and an on-site café, this is a great option for families. 'The Thinker' tucked into the sculpture garden The museum is housed in a 1700s mansion that was previously Rodin’s personal home and studio. He bequeathed it to the State near the end of his life, along

The local children’s museum, the Cité des Enfants , is a gem, and does not fail to delight kids from 0-12 years old. Especially in a city filled with so many ‘grown up’ museums, it is so refreshing and exciting for kids to be somewhere that touching and interacting is encouraged! The permanent exhibition at the Cité des Enfants is divided into two age groups – 2-7 years, and 5 – 12 years, with each section filled with age appropriate activities. Here’s the scoop: Permanent e

Next up in my series ‘Paris in Winter with Kids’ is a personal favorite activity, visiting the Petit Palais. Often overshadowed by its big brother, the Grand Palais, this art collection in the heart of Paris has a couple things going for it as far as visits with kids go. The Gorgeous Facade of the Petit Palais Museum 1/ Location, location, location! It is central in the truest sense, right next to the Seine river. With kids, it’s always nice not to have to go tooo far out of