We're putting together a neat creative collaboration, a week of features, meet-ups, readings and exhibition here in Paris. Submit your work to our community of writers, poets and photographers here in Paris for our first literary week. No matter if you're living in another city, or not a professional, we just want interesting and diverse works related to paris or french culture. ?Nothings to personal either - authentic stories welcome! Deadline March 30, 2015. ? Email: myparisianlife@gm[...]
There are so many alternative and quirky things to do in paris. We hardly see them in guide ?books or blogs and they are mostly only known by locals. Well, recently I teamed up with Urban Outfitters and some other select bloggers to create an ALTERNATIVE PARIS MAP. It's in French, but I've listed the places below once more in a list format, with the english translations. Hopefully you'll be able to get inspired on some places that are off the beaten path and even underground paris. It's so much[...]
La recyclerie is one of those places you walk into and can't quite place it under a category. As the name may suggest it looks like an amalgam of recycled stuff. All placed around a central bar in a rather neat and comfortable way. MORE Photos on??FACEBOOK, PINTEREST and TWITTER The floor upstairs has been seen to hold birthday parties. The space out back host a local farmers markets. An the section along the rail tracks is the best spot to chill and have a drink when the weather is warm.[...]
A complete list of all the best places to get (really) good coffee in Paris. Kids say the darndest things, right? The other day I was talking to my son about favorites and moved on to asking him "what is your favorite coffee shop?" to which he replied without hesitation "Cafe Lomi!" ?It's just a combination of the moist chocolate cake, cosy sofas and friendly baristas. He loves that place - and recently we decided to create a map together, of our favorite parisian coffee shops. All of whic[...]
EAT Cafe Smorgas at La Tresorerie Small eating space that sits to the side of the concept home store. Perfect place to pause for a coffee and snack like the Swedes; with open sandwich toasts filled with fresh organic ingredients. ?Try the "Sm?rg?s Saumon / Concombre"?: salmon, cucumber and creme fraiche. ?They also have a 10 euros food menu that includes a smorgas, table and fresh juice. Open hours: Tuesdays to Fridays 8am to 4:30pm Saturday[...]
List of the best rooftop bars, restaurants and hotels in Paris are right here. Enjoy lunch, dinner or cocktails with a panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur from the hipster crowd & trendy to the most intimate & romantic terraces of the capital. We've also created a printable map - handy with an itinerary of the ten coolest rooftops of Paris. [UPDATED] 1. Le Perchoir Located in the Oberkampf/ Parmentier area this rooftop has a DIY feel with it's open fire for colder night[...]