Sylvia Sabes

Zero-Waste Fashion the French Way

Shopping in the French capital doesn't need to take a hit on the environment. There are so many options for zero-waste fashion in Paris! Here's our advice for limiting your carbon footprint in style.
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The Best Restaurants on Paris’ Rue du Cherche-Midi

Connoisseurs have known the rue du Cherche-Midi for the country bread and butter cookies baked in wood-burning ovens at Poilâne bakery since the

02 / 18 / 19 by Sylvia Sabes

Happy New Year 2017! A Look Back HiP Paris’ Best of 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, the team at HiP Paris would also like to take a moment to thank all who have contributed over the past year, as well as

12 / 30 / 16 by Erin Dahl

Negotiating à la Française: The Meaning of Non

Anyone who has spent a serious amount of time in Paris knows the word well. Non, Monsieur, it is not possible to have green beans instead of

07 / 08 / 16 by Sylvia Sabes

Le Bougainville: Homemade, Grandmother-Style French Cooking

I recently found myself strolling near the Place de la Victoire, a business district that appeared closed for the day. Continuing in the

04 / 21 / 16 by Sylvia Sabes

Paris’ First All Bulk Organic Supermarket Pop-up: BioCoop21

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

11 / 23 / 15 by Sylvia Sabes

Saint-Sulpice: A Peek Inside One of Paris’ Most Coveted Neighborhoods

Come take a stroll and explore the Saint-Sulpice neighborhood of Paris' sixth arrondissement. Centered around the church of the same name, the

08 / 25 / 15 by Sylvia Sabes

Le Bon Saint Pourçain: Back with New Owners and a Traditional-Modern Mix

A longtime favorite in Saint Germain, Le Bon Saint Pourçain reopened its doors under new ownership this spring, two years after its sudden

08 / 18 / 15 by Sylvia Sabes

An Empty Nester in Paris

With my youngest child leaving the nest, American friends send me “awws” and sad-faced emoticons, declaring, “Now you’ll be empty nesters.” My

06 / 25 / 15 by Sylvia Sabes

The Perfect Weekend Along Paris’ Canal St-Martin

Every Sunday the city of Paris inhales deeply, taking a break to live life at a different rhythm and wander the cobbled streets. The 15th century

05 / 19 / 15 by Sylvia Sabes

Inside Frank Gehry’s Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris’ Newest Architectural Sensation

The eye-arresting Fondation Louis Vuitton was built to celebrate contemporary art and French crafts. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the

03 / 06 / 15 by Sylvia Sabes

Sick in Paris? French Medical Assistance 101

The day we moved to Paris, I had pneumonia and my eight-year-old had a confirmed case of strep throat. Snow fell, the thermostat plummeted to

01 / 30 / 15 by Sylvia Sabes

Dating in Paris: How to Hook a Frenchman

The first date arrived and panic set in. What should I wear? What would I say? What had I gotten myself into? I turned to the source, my elegant,

01 / 22 / 15 by Sylvia Sabes

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