For an experience of Paris far from the crowds and the done-to-death tourist track, head over to the Gambetta- Ménilmontant neighborhood, in close reach of […]
What to Do Near Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, From Ménilmontant to Gambetta
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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 […]
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 […]
Review: Le Bouillon Belge, a Paris Beer Bar With Rough-and-Tumble Charm
The first thing I’ll say about Le Bouillon Belge is that it isn’t remotely close to any place in Paris where most tourists care to […]
