February in Paris with a local experience to the hidden offbeat gems as well as a focus on valentines day things to do await you my loves in this months round up list. I’ll try to make is precise (more list style this month as I’m a bit behind!).
It’s been a white February (have you seen my insta stories?!). There is snow (that’s finally sticking around) in Paris and I couldn’t be happier. The other day I took you all on a skiing expedition late at night in Montmartre with a live insta-video.
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THE ROMANTIC E-book
If you’re coming to celebrate Valentines Day or have a romantic experience, I’ve updated our bestselling e-book Romantic Paris.
Over the last 5 years, I’ve been planning weddings for couples here in Paris, working with the best hotels, vendors and obviously eating and drinking my way around with the blog. 🙂 So it should come as no surprise that this 42-page E-book will tip you off on where to enjoy Paris as a foodie and romantic.
It gives you the best places to stay (for every budget), eat, drink, wander and includes a list of French words that will come in handy as well as a printable Paris Planner.
BUY IT HERE.
MONTHLY COFFEE MEET UP
Our February Coffee Meet up will be at the new spot Les Matins Blancs; as usual, there will be free filtered coffee in a casual setting with other creatives and foodies, sharing and exchanging our tips and experiences on how to best navigate life in Paris.
4:30 pm February 14th!
Address: 44 Rue Saint-Sébastien, 75011 Paris
You can join the Private Coffee Meet up Facebook page here!
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EAT
Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two or a group celebration with your girls for a galentines day I’ve got you covered. For full reviews and more insights see the Romantic E-book.
Short list, valentines day restaurants :
1. Chez Julien
2. Frenchie
3. Marcella
4. Carette @ Places des Vosges – Instagramable location
5. Musee D’orsay – Art, History, Romantic
6. Jah Jah – cosy trendy vegetarian
7. Pierre Herme @L’Occitane en Provence Champs Elysees – Pastries and Fragrance collab
DRINK / COFFEE
La Buvette – is a tiny little wine bar that could and is doing it!
Matamata #2 – opened their second location still central in Paris with a bigger space to enjoy thier amazing coffee.
Address: 35 rue du Louvre 75002 PARIS
SHOP
Galeries Lafayette – is my favourite one-stop department store for jewellery, fashion, food and beauty. They now carry the Darphin brand on the first floor (full review of them to come soon!)
You can also enjoy Angelina’s famous hot chocolate or a macaron selection inside the department store.
Address: 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris
Chine Machine
Vintage lovers will enjoy the fine clothing collection at Chine Machines two locations on Rue de Martyrs and Rue des Petites Ecuries. Both great areas to wander around to shop and eat.
location 1: Address: 100 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 Paris
Location 2: Address: 10 Rue des Petites Écuries, 75010 Paris
STAY
Another list of some of the best tried and true. More places to stay are in the Romantic E-book .
Mob Hotel – close to the Flea Markets
Address: 4-6 Rue Gambetta, 93400 Saint-Ouen
Hotel Pastel – close to Arc de Triomphe
Le Meurice – Very chic and worth every penny if you choose to really indulge
Hotel National des Arts & Metier– New and noteworthy
THINGS TO DO / NOT TO MISS THIS MONTH
WELLNESS: Spa – Charm D’Orient
review coming soon…
ART: until Aug 19th – PASTEUR, L’EXPÉRIMENTATEUR
Address: Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris
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WINTER IN PARIS: FREE
This year in addition to the flooding of the Seine River, we now have a massive falling of Snow that we haven’t seen in years. To enjoy it you can go to some of the places I listed above. But if you’ve just about had all you can – see these PASSAGES in PARIS instead
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black Paris Walks – City Guides
Almost Parisienne – Web Series
Little Africa – City Guide + Cultural Website
SEE my GUIDE OF RUE MYRAH in the traditionally black neighbourhood of Barbes
Don’t want to waste time figuring out where to shop for the best wine and cheese pairing on your next trip here? We’ve created the Welcome to Paris bag just for you; hand selected artisan produce and a fresh baguette bread with a Poster Map of our best 2017 places, and more…all in a trendy eco-friendly tote bag.
We deliver to your hotel or apartment.
BLOGGING WORKSHOPS:
Every month I’m taking you into the blogging world to learn more about becoming a successful travel blogger or taking your passion to paycheck with a blog. This month we talk about the foundation of a successful blog.
Remember you can sign up for our monthly blogging workshop here