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...]

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...]

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 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...]

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...]

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...]

Music enthusiasts of all kinds will love a trip to the Cité de la Musique. Housing concerts, exhibitions, a library, and an excellent museum tracing the history of musical instruments, the Cité is the cultural center for musical life [more...]

Fondue is always a fun and interactive dinner-time activity, but this restaurant adds to the wacky experience by serving wine in baby bottles. The menus are only around 15€, and it's a great place for a group of friends to celebrate a [more...]

Watch independent films from Greece, Ireland, Hungary, Spain, Italy... well, you get the idea: there is a huge variety of over 100 film offerings from Europe and beyond each year at the European Independent Film Festival. The goal of [more...]

La Tour de Pise has been serving up traditional Italian dishes for over three decades. This welcoming family-run restaurant is the place to go for delicious pasta and pizza (mains around 12€ and up). The cuisine - just like the [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...]

Only in France does this literary art form receive so much public attention – and for two weeks! For over a decade, poetry is celebrated each spring in France with its own festival, Le Printemps es Poètes. Paris is host to many [more...]

You've probably heard about bars serving oxygen, but have you ever tried it? Paris now joins New York and other world capitals with its own oxygen bar, L'Oxybar. It's located in the salon and spa Bleu comme bleu, and is available for [more...]

Used books from floor to ceiling greet you as you enter this charming bookshop and tearoom. The delicious tea is served in the cheerful room in the back, decorated with English accents and chintz fabric. Be sure to get a side order of [more...]

Tour around the city in a French classic: Take a 1.5- or 3-hour trip in an antique Citroên Deux Chevaux convertible for an unusual way to see the central neighborhoods of Paris. The bilingual driver will navigate the confusing and busy [more...]

Ever wonder how bakers get those croissants so golden? Or what a jeweler's workshop looks like behind the display case? Or how to build a violin? Since 2005, the Meeting the French age [more...]

Just north of the Tuileries Gardens, Au Grand Richelieu bakery has been serving baguettes since before Waterloo. Stop in for the traditional bread, or treat yourself to a pastry. There is plenty to choose from: not only croissants, but [more...]

For a quick and freshly-made crepe while wandering through the Latin quarter, stop by the little stand on rue de la Harpe and boulevard Saint Germain. The panini are not bad, either, and for just 3€, are the cheapest snack in the [more...]

Built in 1783 to resemble a farm in Normandy, the Hameau de la Reine is a lesser-visited site in the Versailles gardens that is well worth the extra hike. With thatched roofs, farm buildings, and a fishing tower around a beautiful pond, [more...]

The Maison Fouquet has been in operation at the same rue Lafitte location since 1852. Since 1928, a second location in the 8th has meant that chocolate lovers have twice the pleasure and twice the temptation. Originally a jam shop, [more...]