What exactly is going on at Les Halles? Those of you who live in Paris or who have traveled here recently know that Les Halles, one of the busiest transportation and shopping hubs of central Paris, is now one big construction mess. But there is a redevelopment or...
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Treasure Hunt at the Louvre!
You are tired of the standard museum visits. You would you like to explore the Louvre but you are intimidated by its size, three interconnected buildings and multiple entrances. You just don't know where to start. You think if you step foot in the building it could...
Le Pont des Arts: Picnics, Photos & Padlocks
The Pont des Arts, the pedestrian bridge over the Seine connecting the Louvre with the Institut de France (housing the Academie Française that decides which words make it into the official French dictionary), is a gathering point for artists, musicians and...
Choose Your Own Adventure Wine Tasting at Wine by One
Are you looking to go out in Paris, but craving something a bit different this time? Wine by One, a bar just north of Place Vendôme on the border between the 1st and 2nd arrondissements, offers do-it-yourself wine tastings for any budget. You could think of this bar...
Favorite Places: Jardin du Palais Royal
The Jardin du Palais Royal (Garden of the Royal Palace) is located in the heart of Paris, in the 1st arrondissement just north of the Louvre, and yet it is hidden from passer-byes unaware that this little oasis of greenery and flowers, fountains and quietude, is...
Meet the Artists at the 59 Rivoli Aftersquat!
You may have noticed the intriguing decorations on the facade of the 59 Rivoli Aftersquat or perhaps you caught the acrobatic show on Nuit Blanche or one of the many concerts that can be heard from the street. Next time you pass by number 59 rue de Rivoli in the 1st...
Jeu de Paume: Diane Arbus Photography Exhibit (through February 5, 2012)
Paris’s Jeu de Paume was originally built as an early-version-of-tennis court for 17th century nobility. This mausoleum-esque building in the northwest corner of the Tuileries Gardens (mirroring the Orangerie Museum, the impressionists’ haven in the southwest corner...