Tiny trattoria with only a handful of seats and a counter-top view of the kitchen. Watch as Frederica and Fabrizio assemble fresh mozza and other select ingredients into shining examples of simplic... read more
Colonial chic bar in the backyard of Bastille that's been recently brought back to life. The China Club was, for decades, the place for posh cocktails on the east side of Paris.The slightly renamed... read more
The Tape Bar is a welcome addition to the goth-soaked strip behind Bastille. Dead cheap drinks (€4 for a pint of cocktail), friendly indie boys behind the bar, good music (electro, rock and hi... read more
The fashion finds of David Hermelin, a stylist who scavenges around the world and also creates a few pieces of his own. The multi-brand store is a well-curated collection of rising talent. Come h... read more
Ground zero for girly-girl fashion. Sweet little boutique on rue Keller stocked with embroidered skirts, flouncey shirts and other sugar-wear. Barré designs for both women and children, ju... read more
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Doing ‘bobo’ better than anyone else, Isabel Marant’s plaid shirts, loose dresses, and funky sweaters have earned her a serious following among the young Parisiennes. Artsy and ... read more
This boutique design hotel not far from Bastille has 36 differently decorated rooms done up with simple design and bursts of color. Each one has the requisite flatscreen and wifi, but you probably ... read more
On the arty-bobo rue Charonne, Anne-Catherine Bley's soup bar serves up six fresh soups per day, along with salads, cheese and dessert. Her website will let you know what's coming up, so you can de... read more
On the very fooding rue Paul Bert, this former butcher shop has become one of the hardest-to-get reservations. The design crowd is drawn in by the cool retro interior, and latin lovers come for spi... read more
Without Peter Nilsson, La Gazzetta would be just another stylish/superficial place, not unlike it’s cross-town sister Le Fumoir. With the Swede behind the stove, however, it’s a foodie ... read more
Until very recently, this tiny bistro on the gastronomically gifted rue Paul Bert was on everybody’s list. Then the owners departed for the left bank to open Itinéraires. The show goes... read more
International spies with a penchant for design will appreciate the Pavillon Nation. GPS hand-held is provided to help you track your targets through the city. Fingerprint entry keeps your secrets s... read more
Be a hermit in the IKEA-esque room with free wifi and satellite TV. Or head to the patio for some sun and the wafting scent of star jasmine. Better yet, walk a few blocks and gorge yourself in one ... read more
The watering hole for fallen Catholics - le Lèche Vin (the wine lick) is packed floor to ceiling with with Mother Mary imagery. Except for the bathrooms, that is, which are filled with some ... read more
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From the same Anglo owners as the Lizard Lounge and Stolly's, the Bottle Shop has been taken into the hearts of indie-loving locals. Guinness on tap and decent bar food draw a hard-drinking, heavy-... read more
Le Motel is, at the moment the indie place to be in Paris. Packed nightly with super-cute, razor cut, local hoodie hipsters who come to hear their DJ friends and the occasional live band. But by th... read more
Four stories of caliente - this barrio has been classified as a historical monument thanks to a swirling staircase by Gustave Eiffel. You'll find dancing and tapas on the ground floor, a South Amer... read more
Color-coordinated bathtubs are one of many detailed touches designe...
Situated on the Place du Marché Saint-Honoré, this&nb...
Paris merits a cult Polaroid film and accessories shop of its own, ...
Louis Benech-designed garden combines two restaurants and the Long ...
This completely refurbished hotel at the steps of the Sacré ...