No other beverage is more associated with New Year’s Eve than champagne. Selecting the right bottle for the most sparkling night of the year can be a daunting task. These expert tips will help guide you choose the best champagne for New Year’s Eve. …read more
In a city known for its gratuitous beauty, Paris shines especially bright during the holidays. You can see staggering displays of elegance and creativity throughout the French capital. Here’s a look behind the scenes of the holiday display at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann plus an in-store gift exclusively for HIP Paris readers. …read more
While the French and expats in Paris are always ready to join in any food-related fun, finding the ingredients for Thanksgiving, on the other hand, is a bit more tricky. A chef in Paris shares her professional tips for making your Thanksgiving planning a little easier and less of a headache. …read more
Colder months have fallen on Paris and with it, comes the ideal season to explore the eerie side of the City of Light. …read more
As dreamy as French men can be, the ones I dated so far were, contrary to popular belief, just that – a dream. Instead of turning into a great love affair, or my future French husband, they became long-voice memos for my girlfriends to listen to and gasp at back home. …read more
Strikes are part and parcel of French life. Here are our best ways of getting around Paris during the strikes. …read more
We recently spoke to Clare VIvier about 15 years of her eponymous brand, her new book Paris Chic/LA Cool: La Vie de Clare V., Paris pop-up and collaboration with Monoprix. …read more
In France, la rentrée is not just about families and their children. Each September, almost the entire population faces their regular routines after a long holiday season. …read more
French potty perils abound. So, we’ve put together this simple guide to help you navigate the waters of les toilettes Parisiennes. As they say, courage. …read more
With an expired visa and packed boxes, I sat in my beautiful Parisian apartment. I told myself that I would surely find a way to return to Paris. I never once imagined that eight years later, I’d still be fighting passionately to maintain une vie parisienne in New York City. …read more
Are Parisians as rude as their well-worn reputation? Here’s what I’ve learned: rudeness is in the eye of the beholder. …read more
Living in the States, a nanny felt like an unattainable luxury. But here in Paris, “nounous” seem almost de rigeur. …read more
As an American expat, the question I get most is: What do you miss about home? In a pinch I can find a reasonable substitute for many of the readily available items from the U.S. that I miss. If not, friends keep me in supply. But, there’s one thing I can’t ask even my nearest… …read more
