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Paris’ Canal Saint-Martin: A Complete Neighborhood Guide
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Review: Bouillon Chartier, Paris’ Timeless Belle-Epoque 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 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 […]
Paris Arrondissements Guide: What to Do in All 20 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
Hoping to see significant Roman ruins in Paris on your next trip? Probably not. Unlike Pompeii, Lyon (the former capital of Roman Gaul, once called […]
The Catacombs of Paris: History & How to Visit
Few places in the French capital inspire the kind of morbid fascination that the Catacombs of Paris do– and that’s not a surprise. The relatively […]
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 […]
