My Life in Paris and Travels Around France
We were here for the first half of November before heading to see my family in the US for Thanksgiving. I really tried my best to pack in as much as possible because I knew as soon as we returned in December it would be full throttle before several family birthdays and the holidays. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the November 2025 recap.
If I had to pick a favorite month in Paris October would win every time. I love the crisp fall air, the changing light and leaves, and since there isn’t Thanksgiving in France it really seems to usher in the holiday season. We had a very busy, very fun month. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the October 2025 recap.
One of my favorite things about being in someone’s home is looking through their collection of books, usually amassed over many years. When I moved to Paris, I had to leave most of my books at home in Dallas due to weight restrictions. One day I’ll be reunited with my collection of books. This morning I was flipping through some of the books here and started thinking about my favorite coffee table books about France.
My family came to visit this September, which made it an extra special month. Every time they’re in town we go to all of our favorite spots, often times multiple times, so it’s literally a marathon of amazing meals. We also toured to Louvre, focusing on lesser-known areas but ending with the Galerie d’Apollon and the French Crown Jewels. The recent robbery makes me absolutely sick to my stomach, but I feel so fortunate that we got to see these priceless pieces. I’m hoping they will be recovered. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the September 2025 recap.
The worst part about coming to Paris is the travel (unless you live close, of course). I’m luckily not a nervous flyer, but any long-haul flight puts a lot of physical stress on the body. Arriving in Paris is exciting and you want to hit the ground running, but jet lag can get in the way. After going back-and-forth a few times (I had 18 long-haul flights last year), I’ve come up with a list of the best ways to avoid and cure jet lag and arrive in Paris feeling your best.
