October 2025 Recap

october 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.

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September 2025 Recap

september 2025 recap notre dame tower climb view

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.

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My Toddler’s Meals at Daycare in Paris

what my toddler eats at daycare in paris

My toddler’s meals at daycare in Paris make me jealous on a daily basis. As you might expect, meals are organic, seasonal, and local products are favored. Lunches feature a protein and a vegetable or carb side with a fruit as a dessert and a cheese course for the toddlers over a year old. Snack time usually includes a yogurt or cheese, a fruit or something sweet, and a bread. The menus show three different meal options from babies starting at six months, to toddlers at 12 months and up to two years old. I used to wonder why my toddler refused to eat anything on a kids menu in the US…not anymore.

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August 2025 Recap

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August in Paris is a dream. Yes it can be hot, and yes a lot of places are closed, but the city empties and it’s magical. It’s quiet and peaceful without traffic which makes the city that much more beautiful. As I’m writing this post the temperatures are in the mid 60s which is making me so excited for the fall. If you have a chance to visit Paris in August I highly recommend it. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the August 2025 recap.

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July 2025 Recap

We arrived back in Paris a few days later than expected after Romain had a slight passport mishap. I didn’t mind because I got a few more days of Tex-Mex. Jet lag with the two bébés truly took it out of me, but after we recovered from that we enjoyed catching up with friends and going to some of our favorite restaurants before most people left town for summer holidays. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the July 2025 recap.

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