The Artistic Boldness of Fashion Designer agnès b.
agnès b. has always been a trailblazer. It is then no surprise that for her the first show at her recently inaugurated art foundation, La Fab, she chose the title “Boldness” (“La Hardiesse” in...
A New Street Named for David Bowie in the 13th Arrondissement
“I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring." --David Bowie.
"There will soon be a rue David Bowie in the 13th arrondissement," Jérôme Coumet, Mayor of the district,...
Holiday Treats in Paris: Chef Tomy Gousset and Caviar d’Aquitaine
"I tasted caviar for the first time when I was at Taillevent; it seemed curious because it’s raw! I was intrigued by the iodized flavor and grainy texture," chef Tomy Gousset recalled one day...
Les Nounours des Gobelins: Giant Teddybears Take over the Streets of Paris
Philippe, the creative proprietor of the bookstore at 25 avenue des Gobelins, decided the quartier could use some additional natural cheerfulness. He was inspired when his own teddybear, a large one he called “Gorille”,...
Book Review: Murder on the Left Bank by Cara Black
Fans of the intrepid (and fashionable) Parisian private investigator Aimée LeDuc, and of her creator, Cara Black, will be pleased to know that the latest book in the series—Murder on the Left Bank—has just...
La Felicità: Europe’s Biggest Restaurant Opens at Station F
Welcome to La Felicità, the latest outpost by the Big Mamma group, known for bringing some of the best Italian eateries to the French capital since 2015. Included in their expansive line-up are Ober...
Paris Hotels on a (Stylish) Shoestring
Paris is possibly the most beautiful city in Europe, but also one of the most expensive, and hotel stays in particular can really add up. Thankfully, a flurry of recent openings now means Paris...
The Wallace Fountain, in Color
If you have visited Paris, you will have seen the ubiquitous Wallace Fountain standing in every park, and many a corner. You will have read about the history of the fountains on Bonjour Paris,...
Entrepreneur is the New France: Station F Opens in Paris
The energy was palpable at last night’s “big fat launch party” for STATION F, the world’s largest start-up campus. Ticket-wielding guests lined up around the block; journalists and cameramen jostled for the best positions;...
Paris Nightlife on the Riverbanks: The Best Rooftop Spots and Boat Bars
In the stifling heat of summer the Paris locals (who haven't already fled in the grand exodus to the countryside) flock towards the riverbanks in search of cool evening cocktails and a lively atmosphere....
Where to Buy the Best Baguette in Paris 2017
Congratulations to this year’s winner of the Best Baguette in Paris, Sami Bouattour at the Brun Boulangerie Patisserie, 193 rue de Tolbiac in the 13th arrondissement. Judging by the lines outside his boulangerie last weekend...
