Paris

"This historical place is to be enjoyed in the early morning if one wishes to avoid the crowds and really understand how much it is still part of the fabric of its quartier. Get there early for breakfast or for a coffee and sit in the covered terrace for some authentic Parisian people-watching."

Café de Flore

"There are many reasons to make time for this museum while in Paris. You can go for the art, for the building (Rodin lived and worked here) or for the gardens (which have been the home of many a Dior fashion show). I often go just to have a stroll and a coffee in the gardens."

The gardens at Musée Rodin

"This book shop, cafe and wine bar has long been one of my favorite spots in Paris. I love to sit at the bar to read, eavesdrop and maybe order dinner or dessert."

La Belle Hortense

"This cafe overlooks a 17th century basilica, nestled between the Parisian architecture that we all love. Go there for a morning coffee and a pastry or for apéro in the late afternoon or early evening — especially when it’s sunny and the light is magical. Get there before 5pm to get a table outside."

Le Bar du Moulin

French is Beautiful started out as Carrie’s online language school but has grown to become an essential resource for any Francophile seeking to understand and emulate the French culture and way of life. Since moving from the USA to Paris in 2015, she’s become a fixture in the cultural life of the City of Lights.

Carrie Anne James is a Paris-based writer and the founder of French Is Beautiful.

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