The Parisians have always created pretty papeterie or stationery, particularly notebooks, handmade writing paper and greeting cards, all things we once took for granted, yet which we rarely use in this digital age (notebooks aside for me, which I use on a daily basis). I think this is why I find stationery shop souvenirs even … Read more
The best Paris walks are all about aimlessly sauntering the grand boulevards and exploring the elegant arcades. Amble about for a few hours and you’ll understand how Paris gave birth to the flâneur, a stroller fascinated with street life, for whom sauntering the city was the best way to experience it. We do just that … Read more
Spending two weeks in one of the world’s great gastronomic capitals and not doing a Paris cooking class would have been like going to Siem Reap and not clambering around Angkor Wat. Doing a French cooking course was a given, but what kind was the question. We decided upon a macaron making class in our … Read more
Shopping for ethical fashion in Paris need not be a chore. Indeed, in the world’s fashion capital, it’s the right thing to do. At a pretty boutique in Montmartre called Mademoiselle Bambû, I talked to the owner, a passionate advocate of sustainable fashion, about responsible shopping in Paris and sought her tips to how to … Read more
The best Paris food souvenirs include delicious French traiteur treats such as pâtés, vinegars, preserves, and spices, and épicerie specialties such as gourmet ingredients, fine olive oils, wonderful charcuterie, and even cooking utensils. These are the edible souvenirs we recommend you take home when you’re in Paris. The best Paris food souvenirs can be found in French traiteurs and épiceries which … Read more