Paris in May feels like a quiet celebration - it’s sweet ease. It’s the month with the most “pont” days off/legal holidays that lead into or out of the weekend, making long weekend vacations… if that makes sense. As I write this, I am at Place des Vosges, sitting on the grass, and I am surrounded by many people also enjoying the sun and warmer weather. The city has fully exhaled from winter; terraces are alive again, and there’s a gentle rhythm in the air. Many Parisians are aw[...]
The February things to do in Paris article is now ready for you to enjoy. You may now begin planning your time in one of the most captivating cities in the world during the most romanticized months of the year– you can find it here. February gives us Valentine’s Day, Fashion Week and so much more here in Paris. To see all the best places to eat, drink and stay in Paris – also what to pack and the weather update – check out this longer PARIS FEBRUARY GUIDE here T[...]
There's something to be said about the emptying out of Paris in August each year! At the beginning of July, your friends start to ask where you are going on vacation, not "if" you are going on vacation. So you see my drift? It's such a part of the culture to take at least 3 weeks off, that you don't want to be stuck guessing what restaurants and cafes are open in the summer period. So I've rounded up a list of some places you can bet on. Things to get into this month: food, drink, hotels, art an[...]
Paris in November has lots of things going on by way of food, music and cultural events in the french capital so lets get into it shall we! Oh wait before we do the usual line up. I want to take a quick moment to say that much has been said and is going on around the refugee crisis (I've written many articles in "draft" that I've yet had the courage to finish much less publish hear for fear that it may be too "heavy"), but on Saturday at 10am, a few friends and myself are handing ou[...]
Not that we're keeping score or anything (well maybe a little bit!) but have you guys seen all the spanking new places that are opening up in Paris? Well we thought it was time - especially because you know it's September and theres so much to do - taking it back to cool school. We created you a list of the top places to eat, drink and play also right in time for all you lovely folks coming to town for Paris Fashion Week and looking for things to do. There a new hotspot bar in the belleville[...]
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[...]