It's festival season here in the French land. We've rounded up, what we like to call the ultimate list of concerts and Festivals for this summer. You know, there pretty much a choice for every taste bud, as Paris is such an international music city. So pull out out your sun tan or pack your tents and buy your tickets for the best of summer. Hey Ho Let's Go! Rock en Seine What? A rock festival taking place on the Seine river, everyone from Arctic Monkeys to Blondie is playing here Where? At[...]
For this Fashion Friday, we bring you the fashion blogs that you should be keeping an eye on... For inspiration, for entertainment or even just to kill time, these 5 blogs offer more than enough material. 1. Betty, with? One of the first Parisian fashion bloggers to gain such a strong following both in France and internationally, Betty has a relaxed style that she features regularly on this diverse blog. ?2. Alix, with?The Cherry Blossom Girl? With her very girly style, Alix of[...]
As part of a new monthly initiative, we've collated the cultural fodder that has captivated us this month. We have the songs stuck in our head (helpfully gathered on a Soundcloud playlist), as well as the recent cinematic releases we can't stop thinking about - namely?Her,?The Grand Budapest Hotel?and?Nebraska. And last, but far from least, comes our book of the month in the shape of Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche. [...]
Due to hit UK screens later this month, over in Paris we're lucky enough to have already seen the fashion biopic Yves Saint Laurent. Following the fashion prodigy from the very start of his career to the heights of ?success, it documents everything from his unstable mental health, to his volatile relationships, to his dabbles with drugs. Yes, it was one turbulent life and it makes for one turbulent film. Starring Pierre Niney and Guillaume Galienne (who recently swept the board at the C?sars[...]
Photo story: ?With spring in the air, this weekend was the perfect opportunity for a leisurely stroll along the Seine. Although it's at its best in the heights of summer, there was something lovely about the atmosphere along the river - with kids, dog-walkers and joggers all enjoying the first of the sunshine... I'm hoping this weather will last, but in the likely event that it probably doesn't, I took a few photos to prove that it CAN be sunny and cheerful, even in March.[...]
Cafe Coutume {Best coffee brunch} The coffee at this caf? is renowned for being excellent, and the ever-changing brunch menu is every bit as popular. Original and interesting, this is the ideal place to spend a long and lazy Sunday morning. 47 Rue de Babylone, 75007 Paris Metro: Vaneau (Line 10) Hotel Amour {Best trendy brunch} This quirky hotel is one of our favourites, and it offers a brunch menu that doesn't leave anything lacking - from the American Eggs Benedi[...]