While some areas of Paris seem to be losing their character to gentrification and chain shops, there are still corners of the city that retain a true neighborhood spirit. A perfect example of one of these “villages” hugs the northern side of Montmartre along rues Caulaincourt and Custine, mixing tradition with new faces. …read more
I was working as a pastry chef in Brooklyn when I met my now-husband, Leo. While I didn’t realize we would get married in less than a year, I did secretly wish my Frenchman would whisk me away to the land of pastries, cheese, and wine. And here I am, writing this from my Parisian… …read more
Paris, the City of Amour, is perhaps the most idyllic place to spend Valentine’s Day. But it’s much more than breathtaking vistas overlooking the Seine and its quiet cobbled passages ways. Design your own unique and très romantique lovers’ day by following in the footsteps of love on these three offbeat itineraries. …read more
It had only been a few months since I moved to the French countryside, but my city life already seemed like a distant memory. In exchange for a Parisian apartment, I now have a house in the Loire Valley, complete with dwarf goat, giant, basketful of freshly harvested walnuts and vegetables, and 150 bottles worth… …read more
Locals and tourists alike are well acquainted with Paris’ Catacombs. But there is something aging beneath Place Denfert-Rochereau besides the famed bones of the departed. Audric de Campeau, beekeeper extraordinaire likely best known for his coveted Miel de Paris, crafts his Hydromel de Paris beneath the city’s streets. …read more
Shopping for meat in Paris is a great way to discover French specialities and find inspiration for new recipes. French cuisine favors using the whole animal and encourages preparing the meat for main dishes, and here are some of our favorite addresses for stocking up. …read more
Steel Cyclewear & Coffeeshop, Jean-Marie Heidinger As 2015 comes to a close, the requisite annual nostalgia is setting in. The past year has been a trying one for the city of Paris, but certainly not without many positive and exciting happenings too. On behalf of Erica and myself, I want to take a moment to… …read more
Christmas is a time to be with family and loved ones, and it makes it all the harder to have many of your loved ones far away when you’re an expat. Alex Roberts shares the challenges of spending the holiday abroad and some insight of how to rediscover your Christmas cheer. …read more
“Paris is the most beautiful in the rain.” Woody Allen had it right in Midnight in Paris. Take a walk down Rue Montorgueil near Les Halles or Rue Lepic in Montmartre and you feel you’ve stepped onto a movie set, with wet cobblestone streets and flower shops bursting with color. …read more
BioCoop, a French organic grocery chain, has opened BioCoop21: Paris’ first all bulk, organic pop-up shop with over 250 options to buy 100% en vrac. The aroma of ripe fruit welcomes customers who come to fill up on groceries at this pocket-sized shop in Paris’ 10ème arrondissement. …read more
Here in Paris the post-tragedy healing process will inevitably be a long one, but in the mere few days since Friday’s brutal attacks, Paris has already shown its great resilience and strength. The following are some images taken over the course of the last few days in Paris. …read more
Need a brief respite from city life and want to pick up some delicious produce at the same time? At the Cueillette de Gally, just outside of Paris by Versailles, you can take in the fresh air while apple picking or self-harvesting over a dozen kinds of in-season vegetables and flowers. …read more
Emily Dilling wanted to prove that it is possible to live a more local and sustainable lifestyle in an urban environment. Now five years after launching her blog, she is releasing her first book, My Paris Market Cookbook: A culinary tour of French flavors and seasonal recipes. …read more
