Salut, I’m Lena. I’ve called Paris home since 2006.
Here you’ll find practical travel tips, local recommendations, and honest advice to help you plan your Paris trip.
From choosing where to stay to discovering neighborhoods, restaurants, and things worth doing, I share what I’ve learned from living here for 20 years.
Salut from Paris
I’m originally from Germany, but Paris has been my home since 2006.
Through Salut from Paris, I share practical travel advice, local recommendations, and the little things I’ve learned from living here for 20 years.
I love helping visitors discover Paris beyond the usual sightseeing checklist, whether that’s finding a good neighborhood restaurant, exploring somewhere new, or simply planning a trip that suits their interests.
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There’s something about Paris that’s hard to grasp.
It’s in the cafés, the long dinners, the afternoons where nothing much happens, and somehow everything does.
It’s in the streets more than the sights. The quieter corners, a warm baguette, a midday glass of wine that feels slightly undeserved.
The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre… yes, but they’re not what makes Paris feel like Paris.
It’s the rhythm. The moments in between.
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