Posts by VINGT PARIS
Parc de la Villette
Image: Martyn Davis In the Parc de la Villette, which was the site of Paris’ old abattoir, you’ll find a multitude of things to do. The area was part of a local urban regeneration plan… Read more
Aux Crus de Bourgogne
Image: Aux Crus de Bourgogne Want to eat where the Parisians do? This is the place – a bistro dating from 1900. More foie gras and lobster than you can shake a stick at. Aux… Read more
La Musardine
Paris’ erotic bookstore is just the thing if you feel like some titillation. It’s all here: essays, novels, bande dessinée (French comic strips) and nude and erotic photography, (both gay and straight versions). La Musardine… Read more
Bellota-Bellota
A menu of dishes based on the shop’s Spanish hams, cheeses and premium canned goods. Not only does it sell little treats (try the madeleines), but it is also an upscale tapas bar. The main… Read more
La Perle
Image: Aisling Chin-Yee Celebrate your Marais purchases with a stiff drink at La Perle. A Parisian classic, the bar spills out onto the street on balmy summer evenings – after all these years it’s still a place… Read more
Rousset-Gaulejac Joaillier
Simon-Pierre Rosset-Gaulejac carrries on the family tradition of fine jewelery. His claim to fame – engraving clients’ fingerprints or handwriting on gold necklaces, bracelets, pendants and charms. Rousset-Gaulejac Joaillier 23 Rue Jacob, 6th Ph. 01… Read more
Arthus-Bertrand
This legendary shop has been crafting signet rings and official decorations since 1803. One of creations is “Lune de Miel”, a gold disk that can been worn as a bracelet, necklace, pendant or ring. He… Read more
Ecole Ferrandi
It’s a bit like a canteen but the food is divine at one of the most prestigious culinary schools in Paris. There are two restaurants in the same building, Le Premier and Le 28. They… Read more
