This Saturday, there is an open invite to a night of fire breathing at the basin of Le Palais de Tokyo. It’s the 7th anniversary of the first Saturday gathering organised by the Burn Crew Concept, back in 2004. Performers will ribbon dance, juggle flames and create fireworks amongst other pyrotechnic hijinks from 21h. Magical? You [...]
In winter (and not only in winter!) the sky is often grey in Paris. It does not necessarily rain, but it’s often covered. And then, one day, out of nowhere, you wake up to a blue sunny day. I recently took this photo near Bercy in the 12th arrondissement. The bridge in the background is [...]
If you’re planning on heading out on the town on New Year’s Eve, the RATP has a little gift for you: free rides on the subway, buses, trams, and RER trains throughout Ile de France from 5:00 pm on December 31st through noon on New Year’s Day. But be advised that the Metro itself only functions in its [...]
If you’re new to Paris, you may not be aware that Parisians enjoy winter sports as much as the rest of the world does. The usually milder weather is no deterrent to ice skating enthusiasts, as evidenced the selected list of available rinks below. It’s good clean fun for the entire family, very affordable, and [...]
If you’re in Paris during the holidays, far from your family, no reason to feel sorry for yourself. Take advantage of your lack of family obligations and help out those in need in your adopted community. There are a few charitable associations who need extra help over the holidays. And of course, if you don’t have [...]
Need a break between two mad sessions of Paris Christmas shopping? Why not occupy your little darling on one of Paris’ free merry-go-rounds – for free! – and watch them whirl by as your feet recover. Music, lights, wooden horses… we all have memories of these traditional merry-go-rounds from our youth. Now it’s time to [...]
The Galaries Lafeyette holds Friday fashion shows on their top floor for the visiting fashionistas and shoppers of the world. It’s a great way to get ideas before you head out shopping (they are hoping you’ll do so in their department store) for what is hot in the current season. You’ll see picks and selections [...]
The first time I walked by the little park on Avenue Victor Hugo just shy of Avenue Henri Martin in the 16th arrondissement, I was baffled by the sight of an older lady toting a suitcase caddy laden with a plastic crate full of water bottles. She appeared to be filling up her two liter bottles [...]
A lively discussion ensued on The Paris Blog’s Facebook page after I asked people for the more obscure places on their must-see list. Here are the spots that seemed the least known yet most appealing: For Art Lovers Le Defenseur du Temps (“The Time Defender”), a brass and gold clock by French artist Jacques Monestier, [...]
This past Sunday, C & I participated in the weekly Paris inline skate event held by Rollers & Coquillages. It’s something we’ve been talking about doing for a while, and we picked the perfect day. They start out every Sunday at Bastille at 2:30pm on the dot, and usually get back somewhere around 5:30-6pm. The parcours are usually [...]
