Places
Tucked away between Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue St André des Arts in the 6ème, pedestrians-only Cour du Commerce St André des Arts is a little haven of repose among a warren of busy shops and cafes. Its cobbled floor and…
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Nestled in a quiet north-eastern corner of Paris, the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is well and truly ‘off the beaten track’; largely avoided by the touristic tornado that sweeps across the centre of the city, especially in the summer months. The…
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In the gardens that Catherine de Medici built, her son Louis XIV reigned, and his grandson, Louis XVI, with wife Marie Antoinette, sought refuge and were placed under house arrest, stand the most beautiful gardens in Paris, Jardin des Tuileries, located…
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On any given day it can be a catwalk, a location for a photo shoot of Chanel models, a magical meeting place, a spot that takes your breath away and, oh yeah…a bridge. The Pont Alexandre III is the most…
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There is something special about the French’s enthusiasm for magicians, and the Musée de la Magie is sure to delight your little ones with its unique historical collection of magic ornaments, trunks, optical illusions, mirrors, magic hats and wands. If you come at the…
Read MoreJust around the corner from Rue Cler is one of the best small epicerie shops in Paris, where you can buy olive oils, vinegars, teas, coffee, spices, high-quality canned tuna, chocolates and other specialty items. The owner is very friendly and helpful, as are his…
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In the second arrondissement near Paris Bourse (the Paris Stock Exchange), Place de Victoire, the Banque de France and a hop, skip and a jump from Palais-Royale, is a secret hideaway of shops and an ancient passage, Galerie Vivienne, built as an indoor shopping…
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