One week to go before Christmas and time is accelerating... To help you in your quest for the best gift, always a little jostled, here is our selection of best addresses in the "MARAIS" district. To start with, the well-known concept store in Haut Marais: "Merci". New and trendy: this year at "Merci" we prepare Christmas with, I quote: "Christmas Bling & … [Read more...]
37 things to do in Paris in September, with the locals
Paris in September is perfect for the "non-touristy" traveler. There are so many things to do off the tourist "beaten-path". September in Paris vibrates with events and festivals Parisians themselves love. And you can experience them too, with the locals. The tourist masses of high-summer subside in Paris during September. It's "la rentrée" (the return), when Parisians … [Read more...]
Paris in September | Foodie Heaven Gastronomy Festival & Other Culinary Temptations
Are you a foodie planning a trip to Paris in September? If so, perfect! Just make sure you're there for the 22nd through 24th to coincide with the Fête de la gastonomie (Gastronomy Festival). In fact, you don't have to specifically be in Paris (or on those specific dates) to take advantage of the special culinary delights of France this month of September. Read … [Read more...]
Paris Summer Nights | 16 Parks & Gardens in Paris Open 24/7
Paris is a city of beautiful parks and gardens. Most of the year they're open to the public during restricted periods. But this summer in Paris, the municipal government has decided to keep some of the best "green" addresses in the city open . And that's a wonderful opportunity to extend your Paris walks into the night and early hours ... Plus meet the locals in the … [Read more...]
An intimate encounter with Coco Chanel in Paris
Discover the eternal Coco Chanel, the life and legend Paris is amazing. It’s sumptuous ballet of style, elegance and class. For high-fashion, Paris is world capital. For centuries, Paris has been the epicentre of the high-fashion world. It’s a veritable empire. And the empress is the legendary French fashion designer, the eternal Coco Chanel. Chanel is Paris, … [Read more...]