9ème Arrondissement
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
Why we’re all on cloud nine
For so many of us, when moving to Paris, the number one factor is lifestyle. And when it comes to having the best of Paris lifestyle, food and culture at your doorstep, the 9th… Read more
Foodie favourites on the rue des Martyrs
One of the best foodie streets in Paris, the rue des Martyrs has become a must-visit destination for those in search of the finest French fare. Here, long-time local resident Caroline Harrap picks out five… Read more
Le Dépanneur
Opening quietly over summer, new bar and restaurant Le Dépanneur has brought a touch of California casual to the 9th arrondissement. The original Le Dépanneur is fondly remembered through hazy memories as somewhat of a… Read more
Le Rocketship
Part design boutique, part coffee bar, the location is prime in the 9th arrondissement, around the corner from Hotel Amour, a block from rue des Martyrs, and just a few steps away from… Read more
Rose Bakery
With sanctuaries like these, the trick is to keep breathing. The light knight has saved me to a place beyond. Some of the best coffee in Paris, the darkest chocolate and the tarts… Read more
L’Autour d’un Verre
All the food is completely fresh from local suppliers and the wine is natural. It’s in a great part of town too, behind Bonne Nouvelle and the Grands Boulevards. There is a warren… Read more
Vide Greniers and Brocantes in Paris
This is a type of French garage sale (or car boot/jumble sale if you’re British)– the phrase vide grenier means”attic clearance”. Read more
