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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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 […]
The Seine from Above: Scoping Paris’s Best River Views
The height restrictions of central Paris are a key factor in the city’s harmonious charm. You see so much of the sky that you feel as though you can breathe, inhaling deeply and relaxing all the more with each exhalation — which can’t be said for most of the world’s major metropolises. One of the […]
Patriotic Paris: Flying (& Photographing) the Flag in the City of Light
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in Paris this Bastille Day — France’s national holiday — you’ll be able to take some fabulous snaps of le tricolore, the French flag, in a variety of forms … The Patrouille de France, with its tri-coloured smoke, leading the Bastille Day flyover and marking the start of […]