Parisian architecture is gorgeous with its Haussmannian buildings, but its streets tend to be rather neutral compared to other large European cities.  Paris being Paris, however, the capital of course boasts some colorful hidden gems, discoverable thanks to vivreparis.fr, who’s put together a list of the city’s most colorful streets.  Now’s the perfect time to […]

The Petit-Montrouge borough in the 14th arrondissement takes its name from the neighboring commune of Montrouge, of which it was part before its annexation by Paris in 1860. It boasts particular architectural features characteristic of the southern part of the capital, unaffected by Haussmannian-style buildings, with many individual houses and villas. More commonly known as […]

You’ve been to Père Lachaise and les Catacombs, but have you ever explored some of Paris’s lesser-known cemeteries?  Places of both quiet reflection and historical significance, Parisian cemeteries are free and open to all.  They provide respite from the agitation and heat of the city, and shelter some of the world’s most celebrated figures in […]

With De Vinci at the Louvre, Toulouse-Lautrec at the Grand Palais, and Degas at the Musée d’Orsay, temporary exhibits this fall season honor some of the great artistic masters of our time. Read on to discover which exhibits we’re looking forward to the most in this ultimate guide.   Léonard de Vinci at the Louvre […]

Although Paris is often considered the most beautiful city in the world, much of its appeal is thanks to Baron Haussmann.  This Seine region prefect from 1853 to 1870 completely redesigned the capital.  This 20 year renovation changed the face of medieval Paris forever.   Georges Eugène Haussmann had a mission to “aerate, unify, and […]

No need to travel far from Paris to discover some true architectural gems.  Created by Ricardo Bofil, Le Corbusier, or even Gérard Grandval, these surprising places are all less than one hour from Paris.     Les espaces d’Abraxas in Noisy-le-Grand  Architect: Ricardo Bofill Inaugurated in 1983, Les espaces d’abrasas are a complex of three residential […]

French singer Aya Nakamura unveiled a music video back in April, shot at the Château de Fontainebleau.  Much like Nakamura, French and American stars frequently use Parisian monuments to showcase their songs… historical settings that can be expensive.   Aya Nakamura chose the Château de Fontainebleau for the music video of her latest title “Pookie”.  […]

« Attention à la marche en descendant du train. Please mind the gap between the train and the platform. Bitte achten si auf die Lücke zwischen Zug und Bahnsteigkante. » You will indeed continue to hear this announcement, just under different conditions. By the end of the year, metro lines 14, 11, and 4 will have undergone […]

A nice charcuterie board a good bottle of red, what if that’s what happiness is?  In any case, it seems like a good place to start for the team at Le BonBon, who’s put together an exhaustive list of some of the capital’s best wine bars, the perfect spot to start winding down from summer […]

Parisians are lucky enough to stumble upon some real wonders as they make their way around town every day: almost every corner of the street holds its own unique treasures, special to different people in different ways.  It is more difficult, on the other hand, for these same residents to discover what lies beneath their […]