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Everything about the Hotel Spa Belle Juliette says fine luxury on an intimately charming scale. The 4 star boutique hotel close to the Luxembourg gardens and just a stones throw from the chic Le Bon Marche is on a quite street. Perfect for a romantic weekend get away or even a longer family trip. They have a neat in-house spa and even a swimming pool (that's really rare in Paris!) called the sweet pool because of its size; perfect enough to wash away some of the stress of the day after wanderin[...]

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Dinner in Paris: Gallina – 37 Quai de Valmy, 75010 – Canal Saint Matin

August 2, 2016

Address: 37 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris Phone: 01 48 03 47 22 Metro: Republique Close by: Le Seasame, Siseng, Institut Bonte, Comptoir General?along the canal. Great for: Comfort food:?Mac&Cheese, Chicken and hipsters sipping cocktails. "Poulet Roti" aka French roasted chicken is sort of?a tradition for Sundays in Paris, or even France in general. Yes, seriously grandma will buy it at the local market and lie to the grandkids that they made it. I've witness this first[...]

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Cocktail Bar in Paris: L’Arbane 10 rue Gu?n?gaud (75006)

July 28, 2016

L'Arbane Cocktail Bar - Left bank chic yet urban new spot to enjoy a French 75 or dance the night away. Address: 10 Rue Gu?n?gaud, 75006 Paris Phone: 01 44 07 32 43 Speakeasy bars in Paris are like everywhere - a bit off the beaten path or hidden in plain sight, and so was my latest discovery; L' Arbane. The entrance was a few meters down a small and quite road close to the Seine River in the 6th arrondissement. Last week we found ourselves heading to the FNAC?live[...]

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LIFE IN PARIS: Interview Chef Amanda at BONESHAKER Doughnuts

July 25, 2016

When we talk about a sweet life in Paris - Amanda Scott one of the cofounders of ?Boneshaker Doughnut shop comes to mind. The girlboss has recently opened up a new shop in the trendy 2nd Arrondissement of Paris - close to some already prominent foodie powerhouses like Frenchie and Lockwood. Boneshaker Paris Address: 77 Rue d'Aboukir, 75002 Paris Today we chat about life as a pastry chef, pursing your passion and living with a family in Paris. ? Hang with us:?FA[...]

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New to Paris: Coffee Meet at The Hood

July 20, 2016

We're having a cool down coffee insta meet?over with our pals at The Hood coffee shop this Thursday ?80 Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud. ?It's been super hot hot hot in Paris. So let's all suffer together. Why not, with some iced coffee and creative chat! Super informal - so feel free to drop in whenever you like starting at 3pm. We'll be a group of non-Parisan expats who've made Paris home. Come enjoy a nice afternoon "Gouter" aka snack with each other, sharing stories, tips and catching up w[...]

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Summer in Paris: 10 Coolest things to do this July

July 9, 2016

July in Paris always sees the new wave of Francophones entering the city, just as the us local Parisians start to pack for our summer vacations when we empty out the city for the south or generally warmer pastures. The rues of Montmartre and Montparnasse are still yours for the picking with lots of new cool places to discover, and of course I couldn't do a paris city guide without including some of the old charm now could I? 14 July? To get us started - L?ete , summer as the[...]