In part one of our Eating Out in Paris posts, I considered why it’s so hard to get a good meal in Paris these days. This time, Lara and I are going to review some of the places we ate at during our two-week stay so you know where you can get a great meal … Read more
Paris is, for many, the heart of modern cuisine and is often called one of the best eating cities in the world. The problem is that today eating out in Paris reminds us that it’s just one of the best dining cities and not the best dining city in the world anymore. The truth is … Read more
That couscous could be considered Paris’ quintessential dish by one of the city’s star chefs, that an American tourist told us what she most loved about Paris was its diversity, and that a ban of the full Islamic niqab or ‘burqa’ as the French call it looked set to be introduced, were all things that … 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
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