February in Paris. Weather-wise, officially the most depressing month of the year, we?re sighing a sigh of relief that January is behind us, and already looking forward to all that February has to offer. With free and quirky art exhibitions, famed carrot cake and even an aquarium (killer whale free), there?s plenty packed into this shortest month. Check us out every month as we break down all the things fit to share in the city! 1. GO SEE SOME ART Raw Vision Exhibitio[...]
The annual harvest fest in Montmartre, Paris will be taking place October 9 to 13, 2013. This years theme focuses on the topic of Amour / Love. And what better place than paris to celebrate a love fest? The 80th Anniversary of the " Fete des Vendages" Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival is a massive 5 day event dedicated to the 18th Arrondissement of Paris (Home of Dalida, Place du Tertre, Dali Museum, great views overlooking Paris, Sacre Coeur etc). Lots of free activities day and night includ[...]
If you're planning on creating a list of things to do in Paris. We've got you covered! Here are the major events happening in Paris for October 2013, includes information on the 'not to be missed' Nuit Blanche, FIAC, where to eat and what to do with the kids. NUIT BLANCHE Nuit Blanche in Paris is an all night cultural event where people stay up and go museum and gallery hopping. It's a once in a year art festival event that is spectacular because the city really stays awake with you.[...]
Best Bar in Montmartre / Sacre Coeur Area of Paris - La Chope du Ch?teau Rouge[...]
If you're looking for a nice little romantic restaurant in Montmartre - close to Sacre Coeur but not a tourist trap - where the food is both good and reasonably priced then you'll like Le Gabin. One Tuesday night after work a friend and I shimmied into this little place that I've passed by many times ( but on that particular night I was in a "why not?" slash too-tired mood). The space was small and intimate. Because it was empty when we showed up at around 8pm, I was thinking that t[...]
Let's face it - France is a country that's proud of it's wine, cheeses and it's meat. So if you're a vegetarian or vegan visiting Paris, things can get a bit rough after only having a choice of salads from regular Cafes or Bistros. Au Grain de Folie is a little hole in the wall that has a "Mama just made this" feel, where you have a selection of seasonal vegetables and grains for dinner. All fresh, organic and I must add delicious (do not let the somewhat amateur looking colorful paint job[...]