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Pigalle Country Club
Everyone who has been to Pigalle Country Club has a story to tell. Why? Because, as nightlife goes, it’s the only place in Paris’ booming Pigalle district which is open after 2AM, so… Read more
Le Mansart
Paris’ 9th arrondissement is known for its community of musicians (take a walk along Rue de Douai for evidence – guitar shops galore), and after working hours, the place you’ll find most of… Read more
KB Coffee Roasters
In the heart of South Pigalle sits the most charming square – Place Lino Ventura – and at the top of its corner, you’ll find KB Coffee Roasters. The outdoor tables and buzzing… Read more
Mamie Blue
Sure, the kilo shops in Le Marais are good, but if you’re a serious vintage connoisseur, a trip to South Pigalle’s golden spot – Mamie Blue – is calling. Soft fifties jazz sounds… Read more
Balades Sonores
If a record collection sits in your apartment, the best place you can go to update it is Balades Sonores. Split across two stores next door to one another, the selection of sounds… Read more
A sneak peek inside the Moulin Rouge
One of the great Parisian institutions, the Moulin Rouge has been entertaining audiences since 1889 – and with photos inside strictly forbidden, it still retains a glamorous ‘Belle Époque’ allure even today. Here we bring… Read more
My favourite Paris…
With her new novel, Paris Mon Amour, praised for its vivid sense of the ‘real’ Paris, author Isabel Costello knows a thing or two about life in the French capital. Here she shares with us her… Read more
A secret garden haven away from the crowds
Words: Rooksana Hossenally & Caroline Harrap If you want to escape the crowded parks when the sun shines, Paris has some lovely ‘secret’ gardens just waiting to be explored, such as this hidden gem tucked… Read more
Sainte Chapelle
Text: Emily Ruck Keene Image: Luciano Guelfi I’d been past this place so many times on my bike and wondered at the long lines of predominantly Asian and American tourists standing outside, but never once… Read more
