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Vee Hair

Posted on April 14, 2014 by VINGT Editorial

Words: Jill Pope Images: Hotze Eisma You would think, in a city teeming with immaculately groomed people, that good hair salons would be easy to find in Paris. Why is it then, that if I had a euro for every time I’ve heard someone lament their latest Parisian hair experience, I’d be sinking my money… Read more

Felicity Lemon

Posted on March 20, 2014 by VINGT Editorial

Words: Jill Pope Image: Jill Pope On an unassuming street in the 20th arrondissement lies a small outpost of modern bistro cuisine at seemingly impossible Parisian prices. Despite living just around the corner, it took several months for me to notice the welcoming garland of fairy lights adorning Felicity Lemon’s façade, and to be consequently… Read more

Fondation Café

Posted on November 15, 2013 by VINGT Editorial

Words: Jill Pope Image: Emilie Nielson Tucked away on Rue Dupetit-Thouars in the 3rd arrondissement sits the latest chapter in Paris’ coffee renaissance. Australian barista Chris Nielson, previously at Ten Belles, has opened his own space designed by his wife, architect Emelie Nielson. Don’t be fooled by its small size – aside from Chris’… Read more

Le Dépanneur

Posted on October 29, 2013 by VINGT Editorial

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 good-time girl of the 80s and 90s, a bistro smack-bang in the middle of the action in Pigalle (you can… Read more

Holybelly

Posted on October 16, 2013 by VINGT Editorial

Words: Jill Pope Image: Chris and Emelie Nielson Ask any Australian living in Paris what they miss most about home, and they’re likely to tell you ‘breakfasts’. In the city where a croissant, cigarette and coffee is considered more than enough for the most important meal of the day, there are plenty of antipodeans who… Read more