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L'Improbable is definitely not the kind of place that springs to mind when one thinks of Paris café culture. The building in the Marais was formerly a garage — and still, to a large extent, is. Re-purposed for hospitality by owners Bien Fait, the...
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Every district in central Paris can lay claim to a substantial amount of historical interest, but the Pigalle neighbourhood's past is perhaps more colourful than any in the French capital. A bohemian quarter once home to Picasso, Van Gogh and...
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The Generator design hostel brand has cut the ribbon on its latest branch in Paris, and it's the largest Generator yet. One of the challenges of visiting Paris on a budget is trying to find somewhere affordable that isn't too far from the action,...
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The pieces are set and the game is set to commence at The Chess Hotel in the 9th arrondisement of Paris. This lively and densely-populated neighbourhood on the Right Bank - an area once described in the famous works of Balzac and Dumas as a seat of...
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It's always nice to have good neighbours, and Paris hotel Le Cinq Codet — located in the prestigious 7th arrondissement — is in pretty illustrious company; the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée d'Rodin, Napoleon's resting place and the tourist...
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It's a tricky proposition to build a hotel that combines a bustling location in the heart of one of the world's busiest cities with the restful ambience of a spa retreat, but it's a balance that interior architects Anne Peyroux and Emmanuèle Thisy...
Eating Out
Chef-owner James Henry admits he didn't have a big budget to make his dream of a Parisian restaurant come true, so the project involved rolling up his sleeves and doing much of the renovation work himself, along with his business partners. The...
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Let's take a moment to remember Jim Morrison. The legendary lead singer of The Doors famously passed away in a Paris hotel bath in 1971 – yet another rock'n'roll hellraiser who died aged just 27 along with Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones...
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One thing is for sure when staying at citizenM Paris: if you miss your flight from Charles de Gaulle, you've only yourself to blame. The hotel couldn't be more conveniently located – it's practically at the end of one of the runways - but it's...
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The Molitor swimming baths in Paris are an architectural treasure, but things nearly ended very badly for the Art Deco complex. Built in 1929, the Molitor was for decades the most popular pool in the French capital with swimmers and poseurs alike...
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The Eiffel Tower is a pretty impressive thing, isn't it? What with its ability to attract countless thousands of visitors each year, and then have them climb up and down it all day every day. Well done Gustave Eiffel. There is of course one major...
Eating Out
It's the age old story: boy with a passion for restaurants meets girl with a passion for healthy food. Damien and Agathe decided to combine their passions, et voilà, Café PINSON in Paris. The doors have opened on PINSON 10e, the second café from...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
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With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...