Of course there are great pubs in Dublin, Limerick and Galway, but what about Paris pubs? We have searched out the most authentic Irish pubs in Paris, because sometimes you just gotta have some pub grub and an authentic pint! Kitty O’Shea’s Pub and Restaurant One of the most authentic pubs in Paris, Kitty O’Shea’s, is set …
On a chilly December night I laze under the terrace awning of a café by the cobbled Place de la Contrescarpe, staring across to the mouth of winding, fairy lit Rue Mouffetard. There is the musty scent of Gauloises in the air, hot café, the literary spirits of yesteryear lingering in the amber washed night …
If you were to take the third arrondissement of Paris and drop it down in the middle of Iowa, people from all over America would flock to see this marvel. But apart from its hot spots, “le troisieme” (also called Temple) is often overlooked by visitors to Paris. The arrondissement (district) numbering system for the …
The first time I saw Paris, many years ago, my friends and I headed for Montmartre. We’d seen the movies and heard the stories, and we weren’t about to miss this famous neighborhood. It seemed a bit tawdry, but we didn’t care. We went straight to the Moulin Rouge where we watched women in skimpy outfits dance onstage, while we tasted champagne. …
Shopping in Paris is the shopping equivalent of finding your soul mate. Paris is seductive; it has an allure and elegance unlike any other city. The problem is, as a shopping soul mate, it tends be slightly more fickle than your new main squeeze. When Shopping in Paris, you’ll find that: 1. You romanticize even …
I recently received three books in the ‘Quiet City’ series by Siobhan Wall for review. Her latest book, Quiet Paris, follows Quiet Amsterdam published in 2012, and Quiet London in 2010. I was intrigued by the idea of seeking out the quiet spots in each of these beautiful cities because so often when traveling, I become …
If you’ve seen the 2013 film “Les Misérables,” then you are already familiar with Place de la Bastille. It is the setting for much of the second half of the film, marked by the large, decaying plaster elephant. Place de la Bastille is a historic Parisian square that still plays a large role in contemporary …
Best Paris 3 Star Hotels and Budget Hotels by Arrondissement Finding a great Paris 3 star hotel is a joy. There really are some 3 star hotels in Paris that are better than 4 star hotels. Stars many-times are awarded for amenities like larger rooms or restaurants, not on the quality of the hotel experience …
Our Favorite Paris 4 Star Hotels When in Paris, I usually opt for a 4-star hotel. Rooms tend to be a bit larger and the bathrooms are better equipped. Here are our favorite 4 star hotels in Paris, listed for each arrondissement. If you haven’t decided yet, which Paris arrondissement is right for you, please …
Here is my list of the best Chocolatiers in Paris. I haven’t tried every one myself, but it is my mission to do so. Some of the recommendations are from my other chocoholic friends. Angelina Famous for their excellent hot chocolate, this centrally located tearoom on the Rue de Rivoli is a tourist hang-out. There is …