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Vide Greniers and Brocantes in Paris

Posted on June 2, 2007 by Susie Hollands

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

La Bellevilloise

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Susie Hollands

La Bellevilloise in Gambetta is the kind of community-driven performance space Paris excels at. A café, terrace and lots of gigs with local and international acts. La Bellevilloise 19-21 Rue Boyer, 20th Ph: 01 46 36 07 07 Métro: Gambetta (3), Ménilmontant (2) Read more

Estelle Ramousse – Made to Measure Hats

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Susie Hollands

The place to have your hat made in Paris. Estelle Ramousse has worked for years in the theatre and has an artist’s eye for the suave and sophisticated, the colourful and eccentric. From a traditional Polish festive-style crossed with Chinese Opera hat, 30s skull caps in velvet and leather (with a little mink stole bien… Read more

Paris’ Best Independent Cinemas

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Despite instant movie downloads, France is still a country of moviegoers, and Paris is still the film capital of Europe. As well as the mega chains UGC and MK2, a number of independent cinemas survive and even thrive in the French capital. Luminor Hotel de Ville (formerly Le Latina – found at 20 rue du Temple,… Read more

Marché aux Puces/The Best Flea Markets in Paris

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Image: Jori Avlis Flea markets are a Paris institution. The love of antiques and vintage items – not to mention the treasure trove that some people with family heirlooms are sitting on – make these lively places where you can find some amazing pieces from all eras, or maybe just a special something that is… Read more