Wining & Dining in Paris now available!
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Wining and Dining in Paris was created for those of you who want to truly experience the extraordinary food and wine Paris has to offer. We’ve included Paris’s best restaurants, wine bars, wine shops, cafes, bistros, champagne bars and food markets – and even a few cooking classes! – all arranged... .. read more..
The Musée Picasso (Picasso Museum) in Paris will finally reopen.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
The Musée Picasso (Picasso Museum) in Paris is finally set to reopen. The museum will reopen in June 2014 after a renovation that took five years and cost 52 million euros. The museum has the largest collection of the works of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (not to mention works by Renoi... .. read more..
Bercy Village in Paris: Off-the-Beaten-Track Shopping and Dining
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Bercy Village: A French village in the heart of Paris. This off-the-beaten-track "village" is located in the 12th arrondissement. Small wine warehouses from the late 19th century have been converted into stylish shops and restaurants. A great place to get away from touristy Paris. In the 12th arr... .. read more..
Exploring Quirky Paris
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Normal 0 0 1 731 4169 Open Road 34 8 5119 10.1316 0 0 0 Exploring Quirky Paris Paris has some of the world’s best-known sights. It also has some of the oddest. So here are your choices, broken down into categories: Crap, Dead Stuff, Medicine and Animals. Enjoy!. Crap: Les Egouts (The Sewers) Why ... .. read more..
Paris Restaurants: L'Ange 20
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Normal 0 0 1 83 476 Open Road 3 1 584 10.1316 0 0 0 Here is the first in a series of new restaurants in Paris that will be featured in the new edition of Eating & Drinking in Paris (to be released Spring 2013). L’Ange 20 Don't miss this small, intimate restaurant in the heart of the Marais ne... .. read more..
The best view in Paris (Montparnasse Tower).
Friday, October 12, 2012
For the best view in Paris, head to the Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower). This unfortunate 1970s black glass tower that dominates its Left Bank neighbors has an observation deck. Take the elevator to the 56 th floor and then steps to the roof. The elevator ride to the top takes just ... .. read more..
Photo of the week
Friday, October 5, 2012
Vernazza (pictured here) is one of the Cinque Terre, five beautiful towns perched on dramatic cliffs above the sea. For dining tips in Vernazza and the Cinque Terre, check out Eating & Drinking in Italy . .. read more..
Tips on tipping in France.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
The most frequent question I am asked about dining in France is "What about tipping?" Here are the basics: You are not required to tip. A 15% service fee is automatically included in all bars, cafés, and restaurants . Servers in France do not live off of ... .. read more..
Ordering a taxi in Paris just got easier.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
G7 taxi (which has good service in general) has an online app for ordering a taxi, whether immediately or in advance. http://www.taxisg7.com/reservation-taxi-internet-mobile-iphone?tg7=5cd444ddf27570dae71038a93b06754e (Click on the "Discover the iPhone application" button for a video - you ... .. read more..
Paris News: Museum update/Using the Metro
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Louvre The Louvre's pre-Classical Greek section will reopen in late 2012. The new wing featuring Islamic art will open this summer. Musee Picasso The Picasso Museum will remain closed for renovation through at least the summer of 2013. Musee d'Orsay The top-floor Impressionist an... .. read more..