Category Archives: Here Paris

Baguette, mon amour

Last week I talked about the croissant and this week it’s the baguette’s turn! The French baguette is synonymous with French culture all over the world. The bread is characterized by its long length, the slit cuts on top, that … Continue reading

The non-French croissant!

Everyone thinks of the croissant as a fixed presence in French cuisine. Since moving to Paris, I have seen more croissants that bread…

Speakeasy a Paris

  They are discreet without being exclusive, often creative, they claim an elegant atmosphere and a festive spirit more welcoming than that of many Parisian clubs. A new generation of Parisian cocktail bars is born, and here are the two … Continue reading

Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs : A Dream tour

This cold and gray weekend I decided to see for myself what all the buzz was about. I was definitely surprised. I have seen many retrospectives, memorial exhibitions and various artist showcases, but the Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs exhibition … Continue reading

Kalevala in Paris

The relevant talent of the Finnish cultural landscape, but not so famous to the commons, Akseli Gallen-Kallela (Pori 1865 – Stockholm 1931) is a French eclectic and passionate artist. The first French exhibition dedicated to this artist, opened at Musée … Continue reading

Art and Paris, a love that lasts a lifetime

Following my move to a new part of Paris, I have spent the past two weeks exploring my neighborhood and getting familiar with what surrounds my new flat. I already knew that my area was a prominent one with concern … Continue reading

Discovering Paris: Secret Gardens

The Louvois Square – 2nd Arrondissement This garden owes its name to the marquess of Louvois, who had built his mansion there. The public garden can be found on Rue de Richelieu, where the old Opera of Paris used to … Continue reading

From 1875 to now: Le Carmen

Paris never ceases to amaze me: just as I thought I’d seen every possible location for a club, I step info Bizet’s house in the Pigalle district, and I am suddenly back in time… Recently bought by one of those … Continue reading

Joggers take Paris

Spring is here! Now that the days have gotten longer and the blue skies replace the gray winter clouds, joggers start invading the Parisian streets in crowds. As a fellow runner I can tell you that no other city compares … Continue reading

Parisian Traditions

The sun is starting to shine from morning to evening, and temperatures have risen above freezing point… Spring is here! And sunshine in Paris only means one thing: Terraces. What is a terrace? A terrace is the external part of … Continue reading