Author: HiP Paris

HiP Paris is a lifestyle website about everything Paris and beyond. We enlighten and entertain our community, and share tips and recommendations. We believe in respect for French culture, timeless luxury, being comfortable in your skin, and the simple beauty of French life. Started in 2008, HIP Paris has evolved into a hub for expats and Francophiles. We have been featured in the New York Times, Business Insider, Bloomberg, Buzzfeed, Eater, Bon Appetit, Refinery29 and many other publications.

Where to stay in Avignon? Without a doubt Hôtel La Mirande Avignon, one of the most special of all French hotels – and perhaps the world. …read more

Discover the best places to go and the best things to do with this 48 hours itinerary in Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France. …read more

At Chocho, Paris, chef Thomas Chisholm expresses a philosophy of life through daring and delicious food, unrestrained ambiance, and in the warm interaction of its staff and patrons. …read more

If you’ve dreamt of spending 4 weeks a year in a luxurious, furnished Paris apartment which you partially own, this may be for you. Located near the prestigious Place des Vosges in the Marais, you can experience art de vivre in your new home-away-from-home. …read more

In the book “Art Hiding in Paris: An Illustrated Guide to the Secret Masterpieces of the City of Light”, author Lori Zimmer and illustrator Maria Krasinski explore Paris and its art history, telling its story through charming illustrations and captivating texts. …read more

In the charming Passage des Panoramas, in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, comes Canard et Champagne— the place to go for a memorable French meal. …read more

Vacation Rentals for Those Who Don’t just Travel, they Experience. they Experience.

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With the Alpine Ski Championships taking place in February, there is no better time than now to re-discover the glorious French mountainside. Here are our picks for where to stay in the French Alps this season. …read more

Paris has been buzzing with visitors and new openings. Luxury hotels abound in the French capital, but the newest crop is a tour de force of creativity and ambition. Stylish, whimsical, decadent, and more. Here is a list of 5 of our favorite new hotels in Paris: …read more

The HiP Paris Sweepstakes is officially over and all of the winners have been notified! Thank you to all who contributed! …read more

The hugely popular @frenchwords Instagram account does just what you might imagine: shares French words, or phrases, with their English translations alongside. We sat down with Julien from French Words for this exclusive Q&A. …read more

Ajiri Aki is the visionary behind Madame de la Maison, a boutique of stylish antiques and linens for entertaining. She shares her perfect day in Paris. …read more

At the end of each year, we normally feature the new restaurants, expositions, and bonnes adresses that enliven the Paris landscape, but most of us couldn’t pay a visit to any of these beloved places this year. So instead, we brought the best of Parisian and French culture to your home. Here’s a rundown of… …read more

Here at HIP Paris, we know so many of our readers are longing to visit the City of Light for their much-needed French fix. The next best thing, in our opinion, is re-creating your favorite bistro dishes at home. When we set out to do a round-up of the best bistro cookbooks, there were simply… …read more