Something for Everyone on Christmas Day in Paris

December 18, 2009  by Haven in Paris

Ornaments at Christmas market. Photo: hotels-paris-rive-gauche.com

Text by Emma Haberman

With just a few more chocolates left in the advent calendar, it’s time to finalize those Christmas Day plans. If you’re not at home, there’s no better or more magical place to be on December 25th than the City of Light. Though national museums and many stores are closed, there are plenty of ways to take in the city and still celebrate the holiday season in style. A few suggestions for a very HiP Christmas: Continue Reading »

Posted in Events, Parisian Living | 3 Comments »

Playtime in Saint Germain

June 9, 2009  by Tory Hoen

While many tourists may be flocking to more traditional art institutions (the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay), in-the-know Parisians are simply soaking up the art in their own neighborhoods. That’s right… public art is on the rise in Paris, and it is all around if you keep your eyes open! This week, you won’t want to miss the final few days of Parcours Saint Germain, an annual contemporary art exhibition that takes place in sites throughout the 6th arrondissement – from designer boutiques, to historic cafés, to public squares, to the local Monoprix. Continue Reading »

Posted in Arts, Parisian Living | No Comments »