The past few years have witnessed remarkable growth in the secondhand clothing market, driven by the rising cost of living and increased environmental awareness. “Fast […]
Vintage & Secondhand Shopping in Paris: Best Shops by Neighborhood
Shopping in Paris
Inside Chocolat Chapon, a Coveted Chocolate- Maker in Paris
When I recently discovered Chocolat Chapon on a quiet street in Paris’ Saint-Germain district, I was immediately struck by how quaint and traditional it felt. […]
Where to Buy Authentic Gifts & Souvenirs in Paris?
If you’ve ever wandered along the banks of the Seine and around major Parisian attractions like Notre-Dame Cathedral, you’ll know that it isn’t exactly difficult […]
French Candy & Confectionary Shops: History & The Best in Paris
Crispy millefeuille, rich opera cake, zesty tarte au citron — we’re all familiar with the charms of French pâtisserie. But what of its equally delightful […]
Browsing the Bouquinistes of Paris: Traditional Booksellers on the Seine
Timeless landmarks. Cultural treasures. Precious vestiges of a less harried, pre-digital way of life. All of these descriptions can, and have been, applied to the […]
The Rebirth of La Samaritaine, an Iconic Parisian Department Store
When news hit in 2005 that one of Paris’ historic department stores was closing down, locals reacted with understandable sadness and dismay. After all, since […]
Saint-Germain-des-Prés District in Paris: What to Do
Put on your Sunday best and head over to Saint-Germain-des-Prés, an upscale Parisian neighborhood with centuries-old literary, revolutionary and artistic roots. Situated on the left […]
L’Officine Universelle Buly, a 19th-Century-Style Paris Apothecary
I’ve always been a bit skeptical of the apothecary trend. It’s generally struck me as a marketing ploy to raise the perceived value or originality […]
Seeking Belle-Epoque Paris in the Grands Boulevards District: My Full Guide
Technically, the tangled arrangement of wide, grandiose streets known as the Grands Boulevards in Paris stretch all the way from the Eglise Madeleine church in […]
In Review: Fou de Pâtisserie, a Parisian Pastry Shop for the Indecisive
Strolling down Rue des Martyrs, a stretch of Paris’ South Pigalle that packs more gourmet power in a single street than most entire neighborhoods do, […]
The Palais Royal in Paris: A Haven From the Crowds
It may be just a few hundred feet away from the Louvre, the buzzing epicenter of tourism in the French capital. It may house a […]
Inside the 104 (Cent-Quatre), a Vibrant Contemporary Art Hub in Paris
A fascinating and important branch in the Parisian culture scene, the 104 (Le Cent Quatre) is a vast communal art center in Paris’ remote 19th […]
Paris Loves Vinyl: The Coveted Collectors’ Event Returns in January
Do you routinely lament the poor sound quality of MP3s and other digital music formats, as your spouse or friends groan at your predictable rant? […]
