Eating Out
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
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
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When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
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When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
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Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...