How much are you budgeting for your next trip to Paris? Let's be honest, Paris is not cheap. Just like any major city, Paris is a hub for art, food and fun.? It can?cost a pretty penny especially if you plan on staying for a long period of time. Being students, my fellow bon vivantes and I have mastered the art of doing everything without completely draining our funds. Here are some tips on how to stay frugal in France. Caf? breaks - go to the counter ? Depending on your preference[...]
When I made the bend on Rue de Dunkerque?to see the black and white logo Walrus in the distance, I was impressed by their typography (a font nerd for life!). But then even more impressed when I swung back the doors to meet my friend - who had already installed himself with a pint - facing the wall length of vinyl records from all genres and decades! Like, seriously where has Walrus been all my life? Walrus is undoubtably?a ?place where people actually have enough space to chill and not hit[...]
The coffee scene in Paris has totally blossomed and we're so happy to see Kaffeebar 19 sitting pretty at the corner of Rue de l'Ourcq 75019 - close to Park de la Villette and Metro Crimee. Step in and be prepared for the smell of baked goodness like the carrot cake, banana muffin, gluten-free oat cookies or perhaps indulge in one of their savory tartes - the chicken Quiche with a side of salad for 7.50 Eu is not only a big plate but totally the yummiest lunch #parisunder10euros ! Food democra[...]
?Paris has no shortage of really good wine bars and shops. So how do you know where to go for a good drink or how to even choose a good bottle of Bordeaux or Sauvignon? For this I've called on one foodie and wines lover of a friend Tristan Olphe-Galliard?- Founder of the culinary communications agency Big Bouffe?to share with us his list of best wine bars in the french capital. We never cease to have long conversations over the best chefs, restaurants and even the best?places to eat next[...]
Ippudo?Address: 14 Rue Gr?goire de Tours, 75006 Paris Open hours: Open everyday form 12noon to 4pm , then from 6pm to 12 midnight. Type of Food: Japanese, Asian Ambiance: Casual, Busy, Friendly, English Spoken Good for: a casual date night or family eating Not one of the most enticing photos I can post - but forgive me! It was just too good not to share despite the blurry night-light photo of my bowl of Akamaru ramen at Parisian Japanese restaurant Ippudo in the Saint German des P[...]
If you?re one of the few who will be in Paris this summer during the month of August (i?m here too!) well you?ll be certainly pleased with the super sunny weather and even though many places are on "cong? annuel" aka summer vacations and closed until the 23rd at least, ?we?ve made a list of the places open during the month that will be great for you to discover the city (no tourist traps guaranteed!), only the best of the tried and tested place to eat, drink and go out.? The open air cinema has[...]