Paris is the place where a young Hemingway came to seek writing inspiration with his first wife. Paris was the melting pot of artistic talents in philosophy, painting, sculpture and writing. Corner cafés were buzzing with the latest ideas. Literary giants were rubbing shoulders with artists on the cusp of each new wave of experimentalism….
Autumn in Paris. It feels strange to be writing about Paris now after all these months. However, here I am on the cusp of summer remembering about my trip last autumn. Sometimes you need time to get a perspective on things. Actually. I lie a little. I visited Paris during the dying embers of autumn….
Situated in a 1930’s renovated ‘Art Deco’ building in the upcoming district of Belleville, Les Piaules is a fab new design hostel with a very cool bar, custom made bunk beds and a rooftop terrace that offers you great views of the Paris skyline. Location The hostel is located on the boulevard of Belleville,…
Planning a weekend roadtrip to Paris? If you’re planning on visiting Paris and France from the UK, one option is to take your car and drive through the Eurotunnel with Le Shuttle, one of the quickest ways to cross the Channel from England to France. Last minute shopping and snacking in the passenger terminal at…
No one is in doubt that France’s national drink is wine, but recent years have seen it joining the craft beer craze with some truly excellent small breweries opening all over the country. Like many other cities across Europe, Paris is gradually joining this craft beer revolution. Many bars feature a small selection of bottled…
Despite being the capital of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France’s northern-most region, and France’s fifth largest urban area, Lille is often overlooked by tourists. Truth is, Lille has so much to offer that a day will barely allow you to scratch the surface, but it’s a start! At only one hour from Paris for as little as €22…
Paris has obviously featured in everything from blockbusters to European art-house films, but it has also inspired a lot of short-form video work – both amateur and professional – including narrative shorts, commercials and documentaries. Here is a small selection of shorts that will make you want to hop on the next plane or train…
Just over an hour from Paris by train, Rouen is the capital of Haute-Normandie and the perfect town to visit if you feel like getting out of Paris for a day. With some of the finest gothic architecture in Europe (including a stunning cathedral), rich historical and cultural past, as well as its fine culinary…
The crowds are smaller, the days are shorter and the weather’s chillier – it’s time to get out your umbrella and enjoy Paris in the fall. Here are five events you may want to check out in the next few months. 1. Nuit Blanche. October 3 Taking place at the beginning of…
