Paris’s best rooftop bars come with breathtaking views, as you’d rightly expect in this picturesque city. The same is true of the next addresses to add to that list, but these bars boast something a little extra: they’re nestled within three of the city’s most famous monuments. This might make these destinations sound somewhat touristy, […]
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Eight of the Best: Rooftop Bars in Paris
May is a month of celebration in France. It begins with Labour Day and its lovely lily-of-the-valley traditions, moves on to Victory in Europe Day, and ends with Mother’s Day. And somewhere amid all this festivity is another reason to raise a glass: the city’s rooftop terrace bars reopen for the summer. Rooftop terraces make […]
April in Paris: Perfect Outdoor Eating Spots
‘April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom, holiday tables under the trees …’ Which is your favourite version of the classic jazz song? Thelonious Monk’s? Charlie Parker’s? Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong’s? Frank Sinatra’s? There’s a cute anecdote about how April in Paris came into being, in Art Buchwald’s book Paris. For many years, the columnist […]
La Vie en Rosé: The Prettiest Parisian Treats to Indulge in
Inspired by this month’s colourful theme, I’ve compiled your ultimate Pink Paris menu … Ladurée Religieuse à la Rose & Framboise Rejoice: the iconic pâtisserie’s beloved confection of choux pastry, cream, rose petals and raspberry is back on offer at Ladurée. Order it with a pot of thé Marie Antoinette, a delicious blend of black […]