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This Week: Restaurants with a Terrace
It's that time of year again, when Paris comes out of hibernation and restaurant chairs and tables move outdoors. There are hundreds of outdoor cafés throughout the city and you really can't go wrong in your choice. But if you're looking for a prime location or some excellent food, we've chosen these spots as our favorites in al fresco dining.
Restaurants with a Terrace
Authentic Latin Quarter Bistro
With classic food, inexpensive wine, a terrace with a majestic view of Notre Dame, and books lining the walls, Café Panis has a timeless atmosphere and the best the Latin Quarter can offer...and a friendly staff, too. Spend an [more...]
Food Philosophy
With a cozy terrace, friendly staff, and delicious takes on the classics of bistro cooking, Les Philosophes stands above many of the restaurants of the trendy Marais neighborhood.
The location just couldn't be better: on the [more...]
Come for a bite, stay all night
Madrid is only a short plane ride from Paris, but you don't even have to go that far for authentic tapas, sangria, and that laid-back Spanish atmosphere.
Stroll over to Les Piétons ("the pedestrians") tapas bar on the popular [more...]
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Felafel sandwiches in the Marais
Take a stroll down rue des Rosiers in the Marais, the renowned Jewish/gay district at the heart of Paris, and stop at l'As du Falafel where you will find the best falafel sandwiches in the city, made at the speed of light. Eat inside [more...]
Stroll by the water - no, not the Seine
The Canal St. Martin offers a nice alternative for those first dates if you want to avoid the obvious romance of the Seine banks. Get off at métro Chateau Landon and walk down to the Pont Morland to take a break under the trees. Note [more...]
Ice Cream Island
The most famous ice cream in Paris is without a doubt Bertillon. The most popular place to get it is at the Bertillon ice cream stand on rue Du Bellay on the Ile Saint Louis, just across the bridge from Notre Dame cathedral.
You [more...]
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Learn Something
Take up a new hobby, or gather some friends together and learn how to dance! There's plenty to learn in Paris, whether you have a weekend to devote to a workshop or just want to try something new for the night.
Check out these ideas to get you thinking out of the dinner-and-a-movie box. Than grab a partner and dive in!
Brunch in Paris
This new-world weekend tradition has crossed the Atlantic and is flourishing in Paris. It's the new trendy activity with young Parisians, so the people-watching and energetic atmosphere are almost reason enough to give it a try. Many restaurants have weekend specials (particularly in the hip Marais neighborhood), and at noon brunch has only just begun! Spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon enjoying delicious brunch food – à la française or American diner-style – at these favorite eateries.
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A tiny village in Paris
If you're wondering why you only see tourists walking around Paris, it's because you're in the wrong spot! Take your date to a Parisian hideaway, a tiny 'village' in the east of Paris where you will find shops, restaurants, bars, and a [more...]
Grab a plate
In this unique Japanese restaurant, all guests sit around a conveyor belt and pick up passing plates of sushi, maki, sashami and salads they are tempted by, all prepared fresh by the chefs in the middle. A fun alternative to the more [more...]
Go organic
For a sophisticated Parisian experience, spend the morning shopping (or looking) at the Marché Raspail, situated between rue du Cherche Midi and rue de Rennes. There is a traditional market on Tuesday and Friday mornings. If you're [more...]
An alternative place to meet art in Paris
If you have been to Paris several times, you probably already know the Louvre Museum, Orsay, Branly etc...all these cultural places but have you ever considered going to a hotel for a cultural moment?
It is true that art is widely [more...]
Live it up in Paris - La Reserve
The ultimate in modernist luxury hotels - right in the middle of the city. The minimalist chic apartments are available in 1 to 4 bedrooms (10 apartments total). Temporary to long-term stays are welcome. Valet parking, extensive [more...]
Stroller-Friendly Café
If you're a stroller-pusher, you may be feeling like the narrow and crowded streets here mean Paris is just not for you. Not so! This baby-, toddler-, and kid-friendly café is a welcome respite for parents who are tired of apologizing [more...]
Sunday Shopping
Sunday is the perfect day to take a long walk or visit a museum...after all, most of Paris is closed. If you have a hankering for shopping or need to grab a last-minute gift, however, some stores are open. The boutiques in Bercy [more...]
Charming, Hidden Tearoom
A new addition to the charming la Butte aux Cailles neighborhood is a cozy little tearoom, L'Oisive Thé. The name is a play on words: oisiveté means "idleness," which also means that this is the place to pass the afternoon away. Come [more...]
Foodies Flock Here for Fusion
Belleville is home to a successful, 20-year experiment in fusion cooking and natural wine tasting in this lovely and packed little bistro. Le Baratin's Argentinian-born chef, Raquel Carena, serves up delicious dishes – spiced just [more...]
