The Latin Quarter has been shaped by students for centuries. Ever since Robert de Sorbon founded the Sorbonne University in the 13th century, scholars have […]
Where to Eat Out in the Latin Quarter: A Few Recommendations
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Roaming the Grands Boulevards District in Paris
…where Belle Epoque glamour still lives Technically, the tangled arrangement of wide, grandiose streets known as the “Grands Boulevards ” stretch all the way from […]
What to Do in Montmartre, From Walks to Restaurants
As some say in Paris, I’m a Montmartroise—that is, I live in Montmartre. More precisely, in the quieter area known as Lamarck, on the north side […]
Exploring the Galerie Vivienne, One of Paris’ Emblematic Covered Passageways
Built in 1823, the Galerie Vivienne is an outstanding example of Paris’ 19th-century arcades, or covered passageways. Situated in close reach of the Palais-Royal and […]
Ada “Bricktop” Smith, a Center of Gravity in Paris’ 1920s Jazz Scene
It was during some routine research on the history of Montmartre’s jazz scene that I came across a figure I’d been woefully ignorant of: Ada […]
Le Grand Guignol: A Parisian Theatre That Helped Birth the Horror Genre
At the end of a narrow, dead-end street in the formerly-seedy South Pigalle, a bright yellow facade catches your eye, its interiors now occupied by […]
Paris’ South Pigalle District: Exploring Rue des Martyrs & Beyond
While many people are familiar with the Pigalle of the Moulin Rouge and its surrounding red-light district, the southern stretch of the area has an entirely […]
Paris’ Canal Saint-Martin: A Complete Neighborhood Guide
The footbridges of the Canal Saint-Martin/wikimedia commons […]
Review: Bouillon Chartier, a Legendary Paris Dining Room
Bouillon Chartier, like many classic Parisian restaurants, has a long pedigree. Renowned for its affordable and traditional French fare served in Art Deco surroundings, it […]
In Review: Liberté Patisserie in Paris
The Canal St-Martin neighborhood of Paris, once primarily known as an industrial shipping route, has in the past two decades or so become a place […]
In Review: Okko Hotel Paris Gare de L’Est
Approaching the starkly contemporary complex in concrete, metal and glass that houses the Okko Hotel Paris Gare de l’Est, you’d be forgiven for confusing it […]
Inside Musée de Cluny, Paris’ Newly Renovated Medieval Museum
The Musée de Cluny/Musée National du Moyen Age (National Museum of the Middle Ages) is arguably one of France’s finest and most substantial collections of […]
Du Pain et des Idées: A Fantastic Bakery Near the Canal St-Martin
If you’re strolling along Paris’ Canal St-Martin and happen to spot a long line snaking through (and congesting) a side street, you may have just […]
Paris’ Promenade Plantée: An Enchanting Walk on a Defunct Railway
Paris may not be as green a city as London or Portland when it comes to total surface areas reserved for parks and gardens, but […]
In Review: Marcel, Ideal for Weekend Brunch in Paris’ Montmartre
Hidden in a quiet corner of one of the meandering, residential side streets of Montmartre, Restaurant Marcel isn’t easily happened upon by tourists exploring Sacré […]
In Review: La Cave de Belleville, an Intimate Parisian Wine Bar
Up until recently, you’d be surprised to find a trendy wine bar in Belleville, a Parisian neighborhood that has been a thriving center of working-class […]
A Full Guide to the Montparnasse Neighborhood in Paris
Bold modernity & artistic history galore One of the most interesting and vibrant of Paris’ diverse neighborhoods, Montparnasse is also soaked in literary and artistic […]
A Full Guide to the Passy Neighborhood in Paris
Quiet village charm meets culture & luxury The 16th arrondissement of Paris is best known to tourists for its grandiose landmarks and museums, from the […]
The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris: Why & How to Visit
Holding one of the finest collections of masterpieces from impressionist Claude Monet, the Musée Marmottan Monet is a small Parisian museum that many visitors overlook. […]
Le Grand Colbert Restaurant, an Elegant Throwback to Paris Circa 1900
Located within the eponymous Passage Colbert, one of Paris’ historic covered passageways, Le Grand Colbert is a traditional French brasserie that opened its doors in […]
