Where to repair and buy bicycles in Paris. Central, friendly and most times quick bike service in the Etienne Marcel area.[...]
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LIFE IN PARIS
Recently I sat down for coffee with this petite powerhouse for a chat on life, work and raising kids in Paris. Today?s Parisian profile takes us to Lisa Sarma, American, mother of two living in Paris and Head of Digital at Givenchy Beauty. Family What is it like raising kids in Paris? We're quite active as there are many things to do in Paris. My son is in a soccer club and we also go indoor rock climbing at a gym we discovered in the 10th arrondissement. In the summer time ? especially[...]
During July and August in Paris the weather is warm, school is out, many Parisians are out of town on vacation and there is a certain conviviality and joy for the few who remain to vacation in this gorgeous city. Good food, music and fun are all on the agenda for summer of 2014. ?Will you be in town? Here's my ongoing list of things to do this Summer in Paris. STAY: I kind of wanted to keep this a secret, but I love you guys and loving is about sharing right? well right beside th[...]
I texted twice saying "I?m sorry, I?m late!". ?But when I arrived, my afternoon date was?patiently awaiting me along the Canal de L? Ourcq inside Le Bellerive.A?typical French restaurant that kind of has it all: the charm of simple d?cor,delightful atmosphere and a consistently good basic menu. As I entered there was this forgiving smile bursting from the red lips?of Anna sitting cosy inside the caf? waiting on my arrival. I relaxed, when she said she hadn?t been waiting long she said. One[...]
Today (May 15, 2014) ?marks the opening of the first ever Home store for Swedish retailers H&M. Located at 115 Ave de France in the 13th Arrondisement, metro stop?Biblioth?que Fran?ois Mitterrand (lines 14 or RER C). I look forward to visiting and sharing my own photos here soon... In the meantime you can get an idea of what's in store from their (also new) online shop. Yes, that's right! Online shopping on H&M is new to France and I ordered some house-ware and clothes for my son l[...]
I hate to be the bearer of bad news - well, this is not such bad news - but the bearer of unfavorable news. However, I think it's interesting to share with you guys some thoughts I've been having recently about living, loving and leaving Paris. ?As wonderful as Paris is, it is a city that has seen it's share of wonderful people deciding they've had enough. After living in Paris for the past 7 years, I've seen many people come and go. So far a few of my best friends have already left in the pa[...]