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Paris’ 20ème: History, Culture, and Shopping in Belleville and Ménilmontant

The 20ème is one of the largest neighborhoods in Paris, covering the areas of Nation, Gambetta, Ménilmontant, and Belleville. Largely overlooked by tourists, this unique quartier is full of locals-only bars and restaurants, art galleries, theaters, charming backstreets, hidden pockets of nature, and a diverse population. As much as I love the familiar streets of the Marais and the Latin
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A Look Inside the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, Part I: Paul Bert

Hoards of travellers and locals alike flock to Paris’ flea markets in search of antique wares and one-of-a-kind finds, and rightfully so. The Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen is one of our favorite markets and this series will detail some of its ...read more

10 / 08 / 14

Luxury Lingerie Shopping on Paris’ Left Bank

There is nothing more Parisienne that underwear that oozes sexy attitude with understated elegance and there is no where better for a decadent splurge on intimate underthings than the area around the Carrefour de la Croix Rouge on the the Rive Gauche....read more

09 / 01 / 14

La Goutte D’Or: Paris’ Eccentric, Lively, Diverse Up-and-Coming Neighborhood

There are few things in the world that make me happier than living in the 18th arrondissement. One could argue that it's pretty great living anywhere in Paris, but there's something about this quartier that has my heart forever. From the ...read more

07 / 15 / 14

Les SOLDES: Navigating Paris’ Fierce Sale Shopping Scene

Regulated by French law since 1906, stores are only allowed to have sales twice a year in Paris. When the Soldes begin, it is like hunting season, with each shopper tracking their prey. This year, Les SOLDES begin June 25th and last one month. ...read more

06 / 24 / 14

Style Secrets: How To Accessorize Like a Parisian

Much ink has been dedicated to determining exactly how Parisiennes come up with their particular brand of right-bank chic. You can read articles on how they tuck their shirts in (or out), which brand of jeans they favour and which hairdresser ...read more

06 / 19 / 14

Off The Radar: Eating, Drinking and Shopping in Paris’ Batignolles Neighborhood

Montmartre, the Marais, Canal Saint-Martin; these are all well-known Parisian neighborhoods, their names immediately recognizable to any visitor. But Batignolles? That’s a local, well-kept secret. This mostly-residential neighborhood on the ...read more

04 / 16 / 14

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Parisian Beauty: Where To Find Iconic French Skincare Products Online

Making Magique It has long been a generally accepted fact that French women don’t get fat. It is now also increasingly accepted that they don’t succumb to spots and wrinkles either. Matt Trostl A glance at the beauty pages of my ...read more

04 / 07 / 14

Nordic Treats: The Best Places to Get a Taste of Scandinavia in Paris

Paris is having its own love affair with the Nordic countries, and if you want a mini-escape to the cultures of a colder climate, you don’t even have to leave the French capital. From food to fashion, there’s plenty of Scandinavia to be had on ...read more

03 / 11 / 14

Rue Riquet: Our Go-To Spots in Paris’ Latest Up-and-Coming Neighborhood

Rue Riquet, which stretches from the edge of the 18th arrondissement to the quai of the canal in the 19th arrondissement, is now home to an increasing number of charming meeting points for locals and visitors looking to see a new side of Paris....read more

02 / 25 / 14

Sept Cinq: SOPI’s Concept Store & Cafe For the Fashion-Minded Locavore

Located in the shop-lined streets south of Pigalle, Sept Cinq offers concept shopping along with a cozy café setting. Taking its name, “Seven Five”, from the same postal code that sources its stock, this innovative boutique features locally made ...read more

02 / 20 / 14

Bio Chic: Our Favorite Organic Beauty Boutiques in Paris

Senteurs de Fée It’s no secret that French girls love their products. Here in Paris, you can find a cream, serum or supplement for just about anything that ails – from cellulite to les cernes to an old fashioned case of the blues. Mademoiselle ...read more

12 / 19 / 13

The Paris Shopper’s Guide to Artisanal Christmas Gifts

While the pressure of Christmas shopping can be overwhelming, finding the perfect gift for the brother or bestie who has it all is infinitely more pleasurable when it involves perusing artisanal and French-made products in some of the city's ...read more

12 / 17 / 13

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