Serge Gainsbourg aka Gainsbarre is in the spotlight in an exhibition at the Saint-Ouen flea market called ‘Gainsbourg, et caetera…’ at the Marché Dauphine.   March 2nd marks the 30th anniversary of Serge Gainsbourg’s death, who died from a heart attack in 1991 at the age of 62. An exceptional lyricist and extremely provocative, Gainsbourg […]

The sun is back, and with it the aperitifs and bottles of wine on the banks of the Seine, the little dresses and t-shirts, the warmth, the blue sky, the happiness, the sound of children laughing in the parks, strangers smiling alone in the street like idiots, Lunches under the trees, endless walks, flirting… In […]

Most visitors to Père Lachaise come to see Jim Morrison, Yves Montand, Alain Bashung, Henri Salvador or GIlbert Bécaud… However, there are also extraordinary women worth visiting in this cemetery!   Fortunate Hamelin (1776-1851) Born in Santo Domingo, she was sent to France by her parents to be forcibly married at the age of 14. […]

Road trips start with a plane ticket Expect fewer group tours and organized trips as people slowly readjust to travel immediately post-Covid.  They might rent a car and tour around on their own, or bunker down in an exotic spot for longer periods and experience it like a “local”.   Comfort food gets dolled up […]

Brunch is the new dinner!   Looking for places to have an excellent brunch at once confinement is lifted? In Paris, there is no shortage of addresses. Want to make your taste buds travel? Head to Sir Winston for its British-Indian menu. If Italy is calling you, head on over to the Biglove Caffé! There […]

19th century Haussmannian Paris coexists more and more closely with an architecture that is sometimes confusing, sometimes impressive but always brilliant. Here is a list of the main modern and contemporary buildings in the capital.   The Louvre pyramid Let’s start with a classic: enthroned in the courtyard of the Louvre Palace, the pyramid inaugurated […]

For almost a century, the guests of this former mansion have been enjoying the best of French luxury through the starred restaurant, secret garden, perched swimming pool, and elegant suites.   Hippolyte Jammet (1893 – 1964) had a dream of one day opening a luxury hotel that would be the embodiment of his vision of […]

Whether you’re having it for breakfast or as a snack, hot chocolate is the best drink to warm up you during these cold winter days. Below is a list of the best addresses in Paris to get hot chocolate from.   Cyril Lignac’s Chocolate Factory https://www.instagram.com/p/B8QPmY0Itmg/?utm_source=ig_embed The pastry chef that works at La Chocolaterie Cyril […]

The government has announced that the stone quarries will be allowed to reopen, as they have been exempted from the current confinement measures put in place. The aim is to “considerably facilitate the restoration work on Notre-Dame.” The stone quarries, necessary for the restoration of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, will be allowed to reopen, […]

Are you looking for some beautiful towns and villages to go discover once confinement is lifted? These villages south of Paris are absolutely charming! Here is a brief overview of the most beautiful villages and towns to visit that are both steeped in history and just a few kilometers from the capital.   Provins: memory […]