Nestled between the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower, the Hotel Thoumieux is a four-star boutique hotel in an unusually vibrant corner of Paris’ touristy 7th […]
In Review: The Hotel Thoumieux & Its Elegant Brasserie
Bars & Cocktails
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 ago, procuring a decent mixed drink– much less a thoughtfully […]
Roaming Paris’ Oberkampf Neighborhood: What to See & Do?
With its eclectic mix of trendy bars, nightclubs and concert halls, the lively Oberkampf neighborhood in Paris is a haven for foodies and partygoers. This […]
Why to Visit Fluctuart, Paris’ First Floating Art Gallery
Opened in July 2019, Fluctuart is the world’s first floating “urban art center”. Docked at the foot of The Pont des Invalides on the left […]
All About Paris Gay Pride (Marche des Fiertés LGBT+) in 2026
NOTE: On June 26th, 2026, it was announced that the Paris Pride March (Marché des Fiertés), scheduled for Saturday June 27th, was cancelled due to […]
Review: The Ice Kube Bar in Paris (Gimmick or Intriguing Night Out?)
NOTE: As of early 2025, the bar at the Kube Hotel is temporarily closed. Please check back later. Featuring Siberian temperatures, surreal bunker-like surroundings that […]
Breizh Café & Cider Bar, for Cocktails & Bréton Nibbles in Paris
Bréton-style savory pancakes and cocktails: if the combination sounds a bit odd, that’s because it is. But as I discovered, it can also be an […]
Best Wine Bars & Tasting Rooms in Bordeaux City Center
A few years ago, I spent a little under six weeks living and working in Bordeaux, as I prepared to write a local guide. Like […]
In Review: The Grand Pigalle Hotel in Paris
Situated in South Pigalle, a formerly seedy Parisian district that’s recently been colonized by hipsters, foodies and fashionistas, the Grand Pigalle Hotel has only been […]
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 the banks of the Seine is a favorite spot for […]
