Month: April 2010
Paris definitely has its fair share of amazing museums. Most people make it to the Louvre or the Musée D’Orsay, which are great, but if you want to visit a museum that is truly unlike the rest then I suggest…
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Today is the Paris Marathon, which means a little chaos in the streets as nearly 40,000 runners take way as they meander through Paris. Fortunately, this year the run started earlier (8:45 am) which means that the stragglers should finish and the…
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At our neighborhood école maternelle is a plaque which is a reminder of the Jewish children rounded up by the French police, in collaboration with the Nazis, and sent to concentration camps to die. Over 100 children in the 16th arrondissement were killed,…
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Weekly Special: Best Boulangerie in Paris You can’t miss La Parisienne, with its bright purple paint, decorated windows and large signs boasting their runner-up status in the recent 2010 Best Baguette in Paris contest (Grand Prix de la Meilleure Baguette…
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If you’re fond of old books, newspapers, photos, posters and the like, this event is not to be missed. Over 100 distinguished collectors from throughout France are showcasing their highly valued documents form all walks of life. Myriad collectibles will be…
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The Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent and the Petit Palais (City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts) are showcasing the first Yves Saint-Laurent exhibition since the fashion designer passed away. A total of 307 haute couture and prêt-à -porter designs are…
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Old things are made new again in an electric way in the 10th Arrondissement at Café Bonnie. This little bar pays homage to the glamorous Hollywood starlets of days gone by. Upon entering the bar you are greeted by blue…
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A kiss says it all. The Henri Cartier Bresson foundation has an exhibit of one of France’s most illustrious photographers, Robert Doisneau, until April 18, 2010. Doisneau is best known for his pictures of Parisian life. Images of children playing in the…
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Weekly Special: Best Boulangerie in Paris To kick off our “Best of†series, we are featuring a classic French staple: la baguette. On the 22nd of March, the 17th Annual Best Baguette contest in Paris took place at la Chambre de Commerce des…
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Every time I pass by La Cure Gourmande on l’Avenue de l’Opera, it is always full of customers and it’s not hard to see why. When you walk through their bright mustard yellow doors you can’t help but be taken…
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