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Le Verre Volé

Posted on May 8, 2010 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Nick Forrester Image: Katte Bellatje Le Verre Volé, on Rue de Lancry, has a rustic French charm, which belies its relative youth. One of the pioneers of the ‘neo bistrot’ scence which swept Paris in the mid ’10s, it has kept standards up and still offers relatively simple, but excellent quality food and a vast… Read more

Maison de l’Architecture

Posted on February 25, 2010 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Anna Bromich Photograph: Eric Laignel My dog-eared street map of Paris, printed in 1984, lists the U-shaped building opposite Gare de l’Est as a hospital, causing momentary confusion as I navigate my way from the station and across the street. Today Maison de l’Architecture, the hospital was just one moment in the life… Read more

Chez Omar

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Susie Hollands

Text: Susie Hollands Image: Ayus Tety Be sure to arrive with an empty stomach, bring cash and be prepared to queue (you can’t reserve in advance). Rest assured its well worth the wait, nowhere does couscous, France’s favorite comfort food, in such quantity and quality, like Marais institution Chez Omar. Omar was here long before… Read more

Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

Posted on November 23, 2009 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Philippa Brangam Image: Wally Gobetz Henry Miller aptly described Shakespeare & Co as a wonderland of books. On stepping through the door out of the hustle and bustle of the busy Latin Quarter it is easy to see what he meant. The piles of books over two floors almost insulate the outside noise from coming… Read more

Maison des Métallos

Posted on November 13, 2009 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Anna Bromwich Maison des Métallos is perhaps best described as a cultural venue with a social conscience. It’s various spaces stage exhibitions, theatre and concerts with strong political themes and host creative workshops for young and old alike. The Maison also holds public debates, philosophy lectures and collaborative events with local associations. It also… Read more