PARC DE LA VILLETTE
photo by (…) With 55 acres of culture, lesure and architecture, Parc de la Villette is the city’s largest and most modern. Built on Napoleon III’s slaughterhouse grounds in 1982 as part of urban redevelopment project, this abstract space contains 35 acres of green, the concert halls ... read more
LE TASTEVIN
Situated in the heart of Paris, this tiny restaurant serves traditional and seasonal dishes made only from fresh ingredients. It is romantic, cosy and refined. The service is discreet and unpretentious. It is a touristy area so there might be more foreign languages spoken than French but do not worry,... read more
BAR OURCQ
Number one reason this bar is great: they lend you petonque balls to play on the canal. Number two reason: they take care of the canal by offering a free drink to those who fill up a plastic cup full of cig butts ( with the number of cigarettes smoked out there it takes less than 30 seconds.) Number... read more
LES DEUX CANARDS
First you’ll push the door open and be confronted with the inevitable question, did you make reservations? If yes, the owner himself will seat you and make a formal introduction on the history of the restaurant ( the restaurant dates back to 1942), the secret behind their sauces ( various ways... read more
LE CHINA
The chesterfield English leather sofas, black and white tile flooring, rich red walls, velvet curtains, brass bars, very low lighting and allusions to gentleman clubs take you out of time and into the roaring 20’s… albeit minus the smoking. If you are looking for a comfortable dinner... read more
THU THU
Thu Thu is the name of the woman who originally opened this small family restaurant serving flavorful vietnamese dishes. Since her retirement it has been taken over by another family and Thu Thu is now one of the guests. Her legacy remains and consists of classic dishes like bo bun, rolls or laquered... read more
MERCI CONCEPT STORE
1500 sq meters of eclectic paradise. Proceeds go to a charity organisation for children of Madagascar. From perfumes to toys to designer furniture to flowers… from stellar designers like Stella McCartny and YSL or Azzaro to upcoming new talents this store has something for everyone. As it just... read more
SOCIAL CLUB
Ed Banger Bunch. What used to be Tryptique is now Social Club and is the venue for the best electro parties in Paris. The crowd is young and beautiful, face control is light but the wait can be excruciating so better get tickets in advance, not that that will help much. The fumoir is THE place to socialize. Address:... read more
LE COEUR FOU
First off it must be mentioned that the general area of this bar is a great place to barhop amongst the cool beautiful Paris crowd. The drink of choice here is a mojito or caipirina. There is a terrace for smokers, the overall ambience is greasy chic. 33 01 42 33 91 33 55, rue Montmartre, 75002 M:... read more
GALLOPIN
Opened in 1876 by Gustave Gallopin, it became the first Anglo-American bar in Paris. Four generations of ownership later, today the brasserie is an impeccable and classy establishment in terms of decor, classic french cuisine, service and reserved clientele. Smart dress and reservations are recommended. Practical... read more