Who says Paris can’t be beautiful when it’s gray? When you look at these photographs taken by Nichole Robertson, it’s easy to see that the vibrancy of the City of Lights isn’t always black and white. …See (and read) more here.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, and in view of the popular association of chocolate with the celebration of this special day, Discover Paris! – publisher of the monthly newsletter Paris Insights – organized a taste test to determine the best truffles that France’s chocolate makers have to offer.
Valentine’s Day is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of holiday. But whether you’re a cynic or a romantic, single or attached, you can probably justify making room in your life for a little Parisian luxe. Kim Petyt, an American wedding planner in Paris and author of Parisian Party, has a few gift ideas for lovers and haters [...]
For Jane Bertch, Paris is a delicious treat from start to end. The co-owner of La Cuisine Paris – where cooking classes are held almost every day of the week – came to the city from Chicago just four years ago to work in banking. But after experiencing the savory cuisine found in Paris, she decided it was time to switch careers. She and her Paris-born partner Olivier Pugliesi-Conti opened La Cuisine Paris last year, right across the street from the Jardin du Luxembourg.
Susan Barbour always tells people that, unlike with most sommeliers, there was no “bottle that did it for me.” Instead it was a grape—a moldy, rotten, wrinkled grape from the Sauternes region—as well as the peculiar way the angled light hit the vine-rows and the charming idiosyncrasies of the winemaker who led that tour. All of these components intersected in the glass, and suddenly she saw that wine was poetry.
Barbara Mariani is part owner and manager of Rick Owens, the cult designer’s wildly successful shop in the Palais Royal. Brought up in the Midwest, Barbara also lived for a number of years in New York (like myself). Here’s how Barbara found herself in Paris wrapped up in the style of Rick Owens.
Paris has long been known as the City of Love, and with good reason. It is a place full of beauty, from the winding Seine river reflecting the city lights to the Sacre Coeur Cathedral perched upon the hill and the iconic Eiffel Tower that distinguishes its famous skyline. Even the classic rooftops inspire a feeling of romance among visitors and inhabitants alike. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to share with you some of our favorite romantic spots and things to do in Paris. Whether you are a foodie, movie buff, hopeless wanderer, or just someone who enjoys spending a relaxing night at home, Paris has something to offer. And this year, with Valentine’s Day falling on a 3-day weekend in the US and fantastic last minute deals on Paris apartments, you just might be able to hop over for a spontaneous romantic getaway!
Richard Nahem knows the Marais. That’s because he’s lived there for the past four years. And ever since, he’s continued to indulge his love for Paris by sharing it with visitors through his Eye Prefer Paris Tours. Even though I thought I knew the Marais, after tagging along on one of Richard’s tours, I found myself learning more about the history, and discovering places I’d never stumbled across in my own wanderings. With his knowledge of this meandering Paris arrondissement, it’s no surprise that Richard is able to quickly share his list of favorite places in the Marais.
You’re at a bistro or bar by yourself. There could be many reasons for this. You’re on a business trip or a layover. Your date stood you up. You’re working on an epic poem or a wineblog. The waitress approaches your table. The sun is transforming the empty chair across from you into a glowing throne of indescribable beauty. A moment seems to crack open on its hinge; the Universe invites you to leave your worries and start living again. Obviously you have to have a glass of wine. You shield your eyes to peruse the menu. It’s a familiar story: five reds and four whites–with suspect descriptions in italics. It’s at times like this that you fear you’ll end up quoting Evelyn Waugh: ‘A domestic red, of no lineage…but I think you’ll be amused by its presumption.’ No, you think. Let that not be my fate. Let this wine resemble the beautiful moment I am in.
One thing that women the world over can agree on is that the search for the perfect partner is fraught with its share of trials and errors. The urge to collect can be too tempting (and enjoyable), since, let’s face it, different occasions beg for appropriate company. Showing up with a flashy, recognizable number at a company benefit will have your professional circle questioning your judgment and taste; but tote along an oversize, understated friend to a glitzy, packed soirée and you’ll feel weighed down all night. I am, of course, talking about purses here.
Olivier Magny, sommelier and founder of Ô Chateau was born and raised in Paris, so he knows all the things that Parisians like. So he knows, without a doubt, that Parisians love Berthillon. For those who’ve never tasted this creamy, delicious ice cream, you’re missing a little slice of heaven. Although cafés and restaurants all around Paris sell this savory concoction, the original Berthillon can be found on the Île Saint Louis, where even Parisians are willing to stand in line for a treat.
Who says Paris can’t be beautiful when it’s gray? When you look at these photographs taken by Nichole Robertson, it’s easy to see that the vibrancy of the City of Lights isn’t always black and white. …See (and read) more here.
Nathalie Bui brings her creative energy to the Paris fashion scene with the opening of her own bouti
Fashionistas in Paris have discovered a relatively new mecca on the rue des Rosiers in the Marais.
Discover how the best-dressed women in Paris keep up appearances in winter.
As a rule, most people use commercial breaks when watching TV to grab a snack or to run to les toile
Our new Paris restaurant reviewer visits a charming French restaurant in the Latin Quarter.
Even Parisians are willing to wait on line for a tasty treat from Ladurée.
Split between cultures, places. It’s the tale of the modern age. To write here in Paris, in Englis
Sondheim’s glorious musical ode to the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer’s Night is
