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Here we are again, another Paris blog talking about La Rentree aka Back to School time in Paris, France. Bear with me! The French don’t joke with “La rentree” its a big time of year where it’s like a second chance to make resolutions and get your life a second new year! I can still see the smiles and tan lines on people when I go to the supermarket and cafe, they are chatty and bubbly telling us where they escaped to for vacation and how it’s “chiant” / aka it sucks to be ba[...]

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AUGUST IN PARIS: 10 things to do this summer

August 9, 2017

Every August in Paris people either leave in loads or freak out about the fact that there are so many places closed for the month. Parisians are just not that into Paris in August - but the up side of this is that there's plenty of room to roam around on usually packed streets. And yes there are places still open - not "everything" closes down. We've rounded up the list of things you can get into this August solo, couple or as a family. Some indoor and outdoor fun is on the list too. So let u[...]

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PARIS HOTEL REVIEW: MOB HOTEL Saint Ouen Flea Market best kept secret

August 8, 2017

Mob hotel is located in 5 minutes from the most popular flea market in Paris at Saint Ouen. Les Puces de St. Ouen as we say in French is the best place to wander around for vintage, the unusual and the luxurious items to fill your home, wardrobe or that special place in your heart. Mob hotel plays on the idea of being a bit on the outskirts - or rather a bit of an outsider in the hotel scene by creating a home much like within a "mob", a bit rebellious, but smartly organized to dev[...]

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Eurostar x My Parisian Life: A day in Paris

March 24, 2017

Most people coming into Paris for a weekend or day trip do it wrong! We're here to show you how to do Paris like a local with our recent collaboration with Eurostar & My Parisian Life. You know we focus on showing the best of Paris from a local perspective. ?Yup, in addition to tips on the best time to visit the Eiffel Tower to have it all to yourself there are tons of places that have been tried, tasted and tested by our curious foodie in residence Yanique. The summary list of th[...]

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Valentine’s Day with Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

February 10, 2017

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Who's up for a Valentine's day in Paris with their gal pals? Galeries Lafayette Haussman is a one stop shopping destination department store with a cool selection of high-end and affordable french (and international) fashion. They also have a gallery space, a terrace with a rooftop bar and almost 360 view of Paris. Their top notch beauty section on the entrance floor, with teams who speak multiple languages - including english. Today I spent the afternoon being pampered?(educ[...]

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Rooftop Paris: Ice Skate with 360 aerial view from Tour Montparnasse

February 7, 2017

One of the highest buildings 360 rooftop in Paris has been transformed into an ice skating rink from the 10th of February to the 5th of March - La Tour Montparnasse . This 210 meters2 and 689 feet, offers a panoramic view of Paris, and was created by Boaz concept. Allez Paris ! This is super news as it's been a while since we've seen something this innovative in the capital. And heavens knows we could use a gust of fresh wind to the more traditional winter activities we do every single year.[...]