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: Marcel, Ideal for Weekend Brunch in Paris’ Montmartre
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In Review: La Cave de Belleville, an Intimate Wine Bar in Paris’ Northeast
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 […]
In Focus: The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris
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 in a corner of the Galerie Vivienne, a historic covered passageway in Paris, Le Grand Colbert is a traditional French brasserie that opened its […]
The Montmartre Vineyard Festival (Vendanges de Montmartre)
Wine, Music, Weird Ceremonial Robes & More Every October in the steep heights of Paris’ Montmartre, district, the former independent village starts to feel a […]
What to Do in the 20 Arrondissements of Paris (City Districts)
When looking at a map of Paris, you might immediately notice that it resembles a spiral. Some compare the layout to an escargot (snail), referring […]
Looking for Roman Paris: Ancient Ruins From Lutetia
Heading to Paris to see Roman ruins? Probably not. Unlike Pompeii, Lyon (the former capital of Roman Gaul, once called Lugdunum), and Rome itself, Paris […]
The Catacombs of Paris: History & How to Visit
Few places in the French capital inspire the morbid curiosity that the Catacombs of Paris do– and for good reason. The section that’s open to […]
The Tour Saint-Jacques: An Enigmatic Treasure in Central Paris
During my early years living in Paris, I passed a nondescript construction site in the city center on a semi-daily basis. Clad with scaffolding and […]
In Review: The Hotel Thoumieux & Its Elegant Brasserie
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 […]
The Jeu de Paume Gallery in Paris, Showcasing Photography & Multimedia Art
Situated at the northwestern edge of the Jardin des Tuileries, the Jeu de Paume in Paris is one of the city’s most important exhibition spaces […]
The Forgotten History of Paris’ Wine Market (Halle aux Vins) & Warehouses
The area around the Quai St-Bernard at the edge of Paris’ Latin Quarter is strikingly contemporary– in contrast to most of the 5th arrondissement, where […]
Inside Le Train Bleu, One of the Most Beautiful Brasseries in Paris
During the heyday of train travel in the late nineteenth to early-twentieth centuries, rail stations in major cities were places where wealthy travelers showed off […]
An Elegant Paris Building– With a Dark History of Nazi Collaboration
On the Place des Petits Pères in central Paris, a sense of calm abounds these days. The Basilique Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church graces the square, and the […]
Inside Maison Julien, the Bakery Awarded Best Baguette in Paris in 2020
It’s an annual tradition that’s certainly not taken lightly. Every year since 1994, a panel of judges gathers in the French capital to select the […]
In Focus: The Guimet Museum in Paris, Dedicated to Asian Arts
Established in 1889 by prolific French art collector Emile Guimet, this vast museum named after him is one of France’s most important collections of art […]
In Review: Clover Green, for an Elegant but Relaxed Meal in Paris’ Saint-Germain
It can be surprisingly difficult to find a “traditional” French restaurant in the capital that offer reasonable fixed-priced menus and thoughtfully presented, delicious dishes. But this […]
In Video: Secret & Offbeat Paris Neighborhoods to Explore Now
When you’re after a more local, secret Paris rather than the one pushed by top-10 lists in conventional guidebooks, it’s necessary to step off the […]
