Galette des Rois: A sweet French tradition for Epiphany (with a recipe)
France's Sweetest Christmas Tradition As soon as the Galette des Rois is placed on tables around France the excitement builds. Who will slide under the table and who will wear the crown? The goal of the game, of course, is to find the fève (or bean, the hidden
Versailles: Discovering the Secrets of the Royal Palace
Interview with a Professional Versailles Tour Guide Last month, the Céline Concierge team had the exciting opportunity to go on an exclusive tour of the Palace of Versailles with our friend, Boris*. Boris is a professional licensed tour guide all across France, but his heart lies with Versailles
TheWaysBeyond the Average Paris Experience
Interview with Nikki Wang from TheWaysBeyond Nikki Wang is one of the founders of TheWaysBeyond, a Concept-Store of Cultural Activities for the Curious Minds featured in our up-and-coming ebook, The Ultimate Paris Survival Guide. We sat down with her to talk about all things Parisian! We wanted to interview Nikki
How to get your Covid-19 ‘health pass’ if vaccinated abroad (travelers, French residents, citizens in France)
Disclaimer: As COVID regulations and guidelines are rapidly changing in France, please note that these instructions may or may not be valid at the time of reading this. This procedure applies to French residents and citizens who may have been vaccinated abroad who are living in France
12 Stunning Paris Parks and Gardens
Paris' Best Parks and Gardens to Visit on Your Next Trip Paris may seem like a concrete jungle, but there are many more green spaces than the city reveals at first glance. Did you know that it has over 500 green spaces for you to stroll through and
12 Ways You’ll Always Have Paris In 2021
2020 was a disaster to most when it comes to traveling, but there are some solid ways you'll always have Paris, no matter what year you visit! Unless you were in a coma all of last year, you’re more than aware of how much the world shook.
The Paris-in-August Phenomenon
Paris in August Back in August of 2013, I stepped off of a plane in Paris and soon discovered the strange phenomenon that is Paris in August. Anywhere from mid-July to the end of August, Parisians are more or less taking time off to enjoy les vacances d’été (or summer
How to Plan a Trip the Smart Way
5 Tips to Plan Your Next Trip the Smart Way! As a traveler for over the last decade and having visited 18 countries and lived in three, I can say with confident assurance that when it comes to traveling, planning is the key to a successful trip. I've no
Paris Expats: What Visa You Need to Move to France
Part 5 Paris Expats: What Visa You Need to Move to France Photo Credit: Marissa Wu Introduction In his in-depth interview, Daniel Tostado, my friend and immigration attorney clarifies in simplified terms what visa you need if you're considering a move to France. Daniel is an attorney-at-law for the New York bar
John Arndt’s Full Interview
Part 2 Paris Expats: Why Move to Paris? John Arndt's Full Interview John's a music producer/composer, originally from Marshfield Wisconsin, he grew up in this small town with dreams of going out into the larger world. He first visited Paris in the fall of 2019, on an invitation to