France began to gradually lift its’ lockdown in May, and as of now, most shops, cafes, and restaurants are open again for business. Most hotels will be reopening on July 1st, and the French borders will be open to travelers from EU countries who want to visit. Right now, the only non-EU citizen allowed in either have a home here or have to come for work-related reasons.

Here are some areas in Paris that I recommend if you’re looking for a place to stay. They are away from the touristy fray by the big monuments like the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre, so you’ll get a taste of a more typical Parisian lifestyle.

Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and it is one of the reasons I wanted to relocate here. However, I miss a fair percentage of its’ beauty because I am busy looking down so as to navigate the minefield of little deposits that our canine friends have left behind.

Perfume comes in different concentrations, extrait de parfum is the most intense, followed by eau de parfum and eau de toilette, and then eau de cologne. However, this is not always the case, explains perfumer Will Inrig, creator of The Quest for Your Signature Scent tour for Flavors of Paris.