“I love Paris in the springtime.

I love Paris in the fall.
I love Paris in the winter, when it drizzles.
I love Paris in the summer, when it sizzles.

I love Paris every moment—every moment of the year…”

Ella Fitzgerald, I Love Paris

Regardless of Paris’ unending allure, I still wondered: would my family and I love Paris in the summer of 2021, with France’s newly implemented pass sanitaire, and in the midst of moderately strict Covid regulations? After a week in Paris this past August, I can say that we loved our stay in Paris nonetheless. Our week-long homestay in a surprisingly quiet maison particulière allowed for us to visit some of our favorite parks and to enjoy the panoramic view from the Eiffel Tower once again, despite the Covid context surrounding our visit. There were far fewer tourists in Paris than in the most recent pre-pandemic summers, but the architectural beauty and cultural options were still a delight.