Opened in July 2019, Fluctuart is the world’s first floating “urban art center”. Docked at the foot of The Pont des Invalides on the left […]
Why to Visit Fluctuart, Paris’ First Floating Art Gallery
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Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tastings in Paris: How to Enjoy?
The French may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but on the third Thursday of November they find something of their own to be thankful for: wine. To be […]
What to Do Near Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, From Ménilmontant to Gambetta
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 […]
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 […]
Breizh Café & Cider Bar, for Cocktails & Bréton Nibbles in Paris
Bréton-style savory pancakes and cocktails: if the combination sounds a bit odd, that’s because it is. But as I discovered, it can also be an […]
Best Wine Bars & Tasting Rooms in Bordeaux City Center
A few years ago, I spent a little under six weeks living and working in Bordeaux, as I prepared to write a local guide. Like […]
Nightlife Notes: La Bellevilloise, for Laid-Back Drinks & Live Music in Paris
Ever since moving to the northeastern side of Paris, I’d been curious to give La Bellevilloise a try, having heard that it’s a closely-guarded favorite […]
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 […]
