I don’t knit, or crochet, but I have a lot of friends who do (which means I have a lot of awesome hand-made accessories). So I thought I’d pick up some “Made in France” yarn for friends back in the US. There are a number of great places in Paris to find it.
Insider Tips
Never forget the official Paris motto since the Middle Ages , ‘fluctuat nec mergitur‘, which means, “Though beaten by the waves, she never sinks.”
There are many "Top Ten" style lists of Paris pastry shops, but there are also several hundred to choose from. Although most lists are completely subjective, this one only includes pastry shops that fit the following strict criteria for inclusion.
NOTE: events are added to the calendar throughout the month. October 31 – November 11On a charming, cobblestone street in Belleville, the East Parisian quartier of artists and ateliers, the Association pour l’Estampe et...
Inside this Issue: * Free Offline Map App for Paris * New Paris Café for Coffee and Cycling Fans * Parisian Meals that Come to You * A New Wine Experience for the Whole Family * Flash Sales at the Paris Opéra * Paris Events Calendar * Secrets of Paris Holiday...
You'd think 18th-century wine cellars once used by Louis XV's sommelier would be interesting enough to impress people, but I've never known Olivier Magny and Nicolas Paradis to do things half-assed. These young Frenchmen behind the popular wine bar and wine...
There's a new generation of services offering delivery of food we actually want, whether it's from popular restaurants, gourmet home-cooked meals, or just breakfast in bed.
Last week, when the temperatures in Paris briefly took a dive below 50°F, I finally got a chance to pop into the newly-opened Le Peloton, a café run by Christian Osburn and Paul Barron, founders of the city's popular Bike About Tours.
If you usually rely on the maps on your smartphone or tablet to get around Paris, you've probably had moments where it simply won't load. So then what?
Inside this Issue: * Good-Value Lunch in Paris * Secrets of Paris Holidays with Heather & Bryan * Rain Boots Hand Made in France * Naughty Fall Cultural Events * A Special Sensorial Experience in Paris * Recommended Reading * Eradicating Bed Bugs in Paris *...
Three completely different neighborhoods, but very similar dining experiences: laid-back bistros, excellent food, amazing value.
We've had a rainy fall in Paris. In fact, we've had a rainy year. And for those of us who spend a lot of time walking around outside for hours at a time, a good pair of waterproof shoes is essential.
