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Parc de la Villette

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Susie Hollands

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 and is now a successful, vibrant destination for Parisians and visitors. Aside from the enormous park, one of the only… Read more

Bellota-Bellota

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Susie Hollands

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 company has several locations of similar shops all around Paris – the other locations are on the Champs Elysees in… Read more

Cinéma au Clair de Lune

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Image: Guillaume Mangeret So it seems that the streets have emptied out during the month of August and you can’t find anything to do? Everyone knows Parisians love their films en plein air and so why not see a film on an inflatable movie screen under the moon? For the month of August the Forum… Read more

Hotel du Nord

Posted on August 1, 2007 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Stephanie Micci Hotel du Nord has played many roles over the years, with its origins as a hotel dating all the way back to 1885, to its role as the setting of 1938 film by Marcel Carné and its eponymous name. Today, although no longer a hotel, it plays the part of one of… Read more

Chez Francis Labutte

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Susie Hollands

One of the cutest spots behind the Sacre Coeur in the village-like Lamarck Caulaincourt. A concise, but decent food selection and drinks! A true locals hide-out. Chez Francis Labutte 122 rue Caulaincourt, 18th Ph: 01 42 23 58 26 Hours: 8.30am – midnight Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt (12) Read more