86 Champs was born out of the collaboration between pastry chef extraordinaire Pierre Herme and the French luxury body care brand l’Occitane. The luxury cafe is located on the beautiful Champs Elysees, just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe, and is one of our favorite Parisian cafes. Getting to 86 Champs When my best…
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Don’t Miss These Boutique Hotels in Paris!
We are regularly asked where to stay in Paris. We love sharing our favorite boutique hotels in Paris with readers, friends and friends of friends. We regularly recommend the luxury boutique hotels on this list. We have personally stayed in the first four and had an incredible time! The other rest of the list consists…
Musee des Arts Forains – The Wonderful World of Antique Fairgrounds in Paris
The Musee des Arts Forains is the Jean Paul Favand’s incredible collection of antique county fair rides, objects, building façades, statues and photographs. A beautiful way to experience Paris in Winter. History Favand’s collection was housed in two other locations before finding it’s final home in the Pavillon de Bercy, at 53 Avenue des Terroirs…
French New Year Traditions
Wondering how the French celebrate New Year’s Eve? Looking to make some French new year traditions your own? We love the French for so many reasons, including these fun French new year traditions! 1. Le Réveillon (or traditional New Year’s Eve dinner celebration). It all starts with the fantastic “Réveillon” dinner party. As you know if…
Hotel du Jeu de Paume on the Ile Saint Louis
Wondering where to stay in Paris? What is the definition of romance for you? If it is holding the hand of the one you love, strolling along the Seine, smelling the sweet scent of the flowers in the local flower shop and sipping espresso at a local café, then this post is for you. We…
Partisan Cafe Paris
Hugo and I popped into Partisan Cafe to try their artisanal coffee and tasty baked goods. We are always up for trying cafes in Paris and were delighted by the bright, open space, fragrant aroma of freshly brewed coffee that filled the air and selection of cookies and cakes, including vegan and gluten-free options. If…
