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...]

Here's a brand-new concept: get to know the latest in cutting-edge contemporary art by sleeping in an artist's studio. Ever-changing exhibitions and eclectic décor await. So far, there are two art b&b's in the city, but the [more...]

The Institut du Monde Arabe, on the banks of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, has been a cornerstone of cultural life in the Arab community and beyond. The stunning architecture is a site to see for itself, but even more exciting [more...]

Show the young people in your life the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, or the Centre Pompidou...for free. The national museums in Paris are free to children under age 18, and free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month. Perfect for [more...]

Opened as the city's first workers' cooperative in 1877, La Bellevilloise is still a center for creative expression in a festive atmosphere. Reestablished in 2005 with a fresh new face-lift, this 3-story, multi-purpose venue with lots [more...]

In stark contrast to the surrounding 17th-century buildings, the modern columns by Daniel Buren are scattered around the cours d'honneur in a display of contemporary conceptual art. It's worth a detour if you're wandering around the [more...]

The best collection of impressionist art is at the Musée d'Orsay. But if you'd rather skip the crammed galleries of Monet and Van Gogh, there are many other great works that are less-visited. Gauguin, Redon, Courbet, Manet...paintings [more...]

The collection at the Centre Pompidou is sure to please: from Post-Impressionism to Pop Art, the modern and contemporary works are well-displayed and in a building that is itself a work of contemporary art, with exposed pipes and [more...]

Built in 1886, the American Cathedral is an interesting spot to stop and breathe after a walk in the bustling Champs-Elysées neighborhood. An example of Gothic revival architecture, the cathedral also houses many interesting artifacts, [more...]

Stop in to Page 35 crêperie at any time of day for a snack, something warm to drink, and a look at the latest art works on display in the minimalist modern setting. The delectable crêpes come in every sweet and savory flavor, [more...]

Time your visit to the Centre Pompidou modern art museum so that you will be in the building at sunset. Take the series of escalators (those big transparent tubes) to the top and admire the panoramic views. One of the best sunset spots [more...]

La Coupole has been serving great brasserie food for eighty years, and has been an artists' hang-out for almost as long. Yes, the Flo Brasseries chain now owns it, but this restaurant is still on my list of favorites for a special meal [more...]

Converted old boutiques and artsy dive bars characterize the lively and funky scene that attracts the 20-30-something Parisians to rue Oberkampf. Get out of the metro at Parmentier and wander along Oberkampf until you find your own [more...]

As you wander through the galleries of this photography museum you are sure to find a photo, a collection, or an artist's style that resonates with you and sparks conversation.

Housing contemporary photographs and several [more...]

Come for the exquisite Art Nouveau paintings, stay for the mouth-watering food.

The decor of Julien gets a lot of press – and rightly so. In 1903, one Louis Trézel painted the four muses that grace the walls, each one [more...]

Off the beaten path of the Marais neighborhood's polished, trendy hang-outs is a tiny little bar serving dirt-cheap beers on tap with plenty of anti-establishment attitude.

The Politburo is a kitschy space reminiscent of the [more...]

Even if you know nothing about sculpture, a couple of hours at the Rodin Museum Gardens is a valuable respite from routine. The setting can stimulate reflection and discussion as pensive as the Thinker statue, or as light-hearted as [more...]

Pharamond
24 rue de la grand truanderie
Paris, 1eme
Tel : 0140284518

Note: Same price as La Guirlande de Julie, but better food. (Normandy emphasis, think cow products and cider)

Au pied de Cochon
6 rue coquilliere
Paris, 1eme
Tel : 0140137700

Note: Mainstream, loud but only decent open 24/7 place (late night munchies)

Rendezvous in front of the station Palais Royal, where a strange sculpture made up of what looks a bit like Christmas tree balls, called the Kiosque des Noctambules, arches over the metro entrance. Surrounding it are a few benches under [more...]