Colleen Shaughnessy-Larsson has provided us with the brilliantly comprehensive website, Colleen's Paris.

A resident of the city since 1992, she does all the research and generously shares her vast wealth of knowledge. From the most basic hotel and restaurant recommendations, to info about all the goings-on about town, Colleen's Paris will make you feel like an informed traveler before you arrive. Interested in a boat ride on the Seine, a cool haircut or a venue to sing your songs in?

Take plenty of time to peruse this site because there's a lot to learn. There's no excuse now for not knowing how to ride the metro. Check out the weather forecast, find a pool to swim in, or make plans to attend an organ recital in one of the city's renowned churches. Whatever your pleasure, if you can't find it on the website, send Colleen an email and chances are, she can put you on the right track.

Whether you are a Parisian at heart, or a first-time explorer, put yourself in the hands of an expert:

www.colleensparis.com