BASSIN DE LA VILLETTE – CANAL DE L’OURCQ
The entry to Parc de la Villette, this area is the alternative/preferred waterside hangout for many Parisians. One can take sun during Paris Plage in the summer, play petanque, lending a set of balls from the Bar Ourcq, have a picnic or simply stroll and enjoy the serene modern surroundings.... read more
BISTRO CHANTEFABLE
To eat well in Paris, truly well, one must be willing to go away from the main areas and visit the small ‘neighborhood’ restaurants that survive on their quality meals rather than the steady flow of one-time visitors. This bistro is the perfect example of this fact! The decor is classic... read more
GUIDED TOURS MUSEE D’ORSAY
For those looking to get more out of visiting this institution of impressionist art, why not join a guided tour? Around 90 minutes in length, various versions and themes are available depending on the language . Currently in English two version are given, one focuses on 19 century art and the second... read more
BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE DE FRANCE-SITE RICHELIEU
This is the original of now six sites of the French National Library, heir of the royal library of France, itself dating back to 1368. Site Richelieu is dedicated to coins, stamps, maps, manuscripts, music, objects and prints, holding the rarest objects including first examples of human writing. Apart... read more
CARTIER FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Do not be fooled by the name as this is not a jewelry shop, but a full-fledged modern art gallery. A French trail blazer for corporate sponsorships in the arts, the Cartier foundation was inaugurated in 1984 with a mission to support young artists worldwide. The foundation prides itself on the freedom... read more