Nestled between the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower, the Hotel Thoumieux is a four-star boutique […]
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Paris Cocktail Week: Sample the City’s Most Creative Drinks
Cocktails haven’t always been a strong suit in the French capital. Just a few years […]
Roaming Paris’ Oberkampf Neighborhood, from Nightlife to Street Art
With its eclectic mix of trendy bars, nightclubs and concert halls, the lively Oberkampf neighborhood […]
Art on Water: Fluctuart, First Floating Urban Gallery, Opens in Paris
Opened in July 2019, Fluctuart is the world’s first floating “urban art center”. Docked at […]
How (& Where) to Enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tastings in Paris
The French may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but on the third Thursday of November they find […]
Exploring the Gambetta-Ménilmontant Neighborhood in Paris, from Shops to Nightlife
For a taste of Paris far from the madding crowd and the done-to-death tourist track, […]
4 Paris Jazz Festivals to Mark in Your Calendar Now
Paris is legendary for its longstanding jazz scene, rivaling New Orleans’ and New York’s at […]
How to Enjoy Paris Gay Pride (Marche des Fiertés LGBT+) in 2020?
Summer in the French capital necessarily means festivals and music filling the streets, the long […]
In Review: The Ice Kube Bar in Paris (Gimmick or Intriguing Night Out?)
Featuring Siberian temperatures, surreal bunker-like surroundings that might remind you of Superman’s icy lair, and […]
In Review: Breizh Café & Cider Bar, for Creative Cocktails & Bréton Nibbles
Bréton-style savory pancakes and cocktails: if the combination sounds a bit odd, that’s because it […]
The 5 Best Places for Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: Bars & More in the City Center
Last summer, I spent a little under six weeks living and working in Bordeaux, as […]
In Review: The Grand Pigalle Hotel in Paris
Situated in South Pigalle, a formerly seedy Parisian district that’s recently been colonized by […]
Paris Boat Tours & Cruises: Are They Worth Your Time?
Most “top attractions” lists for the French capital suggest a boat tour of the Seine […]
Inside Lapérouse, a Romantic Paris Restaurant With History Galore
First opened in 1766 as “La Maison Lapérouse”, this distinguished restaurant and bar situated smack on […]
In Review: Au Sauvignon, a Paris Wine Bar That Transcends Trendy
Opened some 65 years ago around the corner from the iconic Hotel Lutetia, Au Sauvignon […]
Nightlife Notes: La Bellevilloise, for Laid-Back Drinks & Live Music in Paris
Ever since moving to the northeastern side of Paris, I’d been curious to give […]
In Review: Le Bouillon Belge, a Parisian Beer Bar With Rough-and-Tumble Charm
The first thing I’ll say about Le Bouillon Belge is that it isn’t remotely […]
