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Where to Eat Around the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe
Here is a selection of venues around the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe that are well worth eating at, compared to the chain restaurants that unfortunately line the world-famous avenue. In fact, in the case of some, you may even have one of the best meals of your life if you’re willing to splurge a little.
Contemporary French Books to Add to Your Reading List
From contemporary literary greats to critically acclaimed newcomers, here is a selection of recently released books by French authors, all translated into English.
Our Favorite English Bookstores in Paris
There’s nothing quite like cozying up with an old-fashioned paper book and exercising that newfound freedom by walking over to one of these wonderful local English bookstores.
French Sweets and Desserts You Can Buy Online
Here are delicious brands to help satisfy your cravings for french pastries and sweets without having to leave your house.
After Lockdown: The First Thing Parisians Will Do
After two months of home confinement, most Parisians are looking forward to having a little more freedom as of May 11th. We asked some of our Parisian friends what they are most eager to do once the lockdown has been lifted, and beyond.
How to Improve Your French Online
The best way to learn a language is usually by having an extended stay abroad so you can fully immerse yourself in a culture. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 crisis, traveling abroad is not currently a possibility. Here are some excellent online French classes, websites, and other tools to help you add some structure to the advancement of votre français.
New Books on Paris for Spring 2020
If you can’t travel to Paris right now, you can bring the city straight to you via these wonderful new books– there’s something for everyone.
World’s Largest Urban Farm To Open in Paris (Soon we Hope)
Although Paris is the most densely populated city in Europe, over the past few years the city has seen an impressive spurt of innovative farming and gardening initiatives. With unforeseen events like the Coronavirus in full swing, it’s never been more important to find more self-reliant food-growing method systems, especially in urban environments.
A Weekend In Deauville And Trouville-Sur-Mer
Only a two-hour train journey from the capital, the twin towns of Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer are the perfect place for a weekend getaway from Paris.
A Guide To Paris’s Ménilmontant Neighborhood
Here are our top places to eat, drink, and mingle with the Ménilmontois.
Perfume in Paris: Make Your Own Workshops, Tours & Museums
Perfume is one of the most quintessentially French products. There are a number of unique perfume experiences and niche perfume boutiques in Paris where you can get an excellent introduction to perfume and even try your hand at making your own fragrance.
What to do on Your Next Girls’ Night (or Weekend) Out in Paris
Shake up your next girls’ night by bringing together your copines over a workshop, tour, tasting, or event organized by one of the below female entrepreneurs.
