Old Paris

Fondation Cartier

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Susie Hollands

The Fondation Cartier – one of the many Paris museums dedicated to contemmporary art – puts on consistently good shows and invests in young artists, as well as some more established international names. The beautiful building was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. Fondation Cartier 261 boulevard Raspail, 14th Ph. 01 42 18 56 50 Hours:… Read more

Aux Crus de Bourgogne

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Image: Aux Crus de Bourgogne Want to eat where the Parisians do? This is the place – a bistro dating from 1900. More foie gras and lobster than you can shake a stick at. Aux Crus de Bourgogne 3 rue Bachaumont, 2nd Ph. 01 42 33 48 24 Metro: Sentier (3) Read more

Rousset-Gaulejac Joaillier

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Simon-Pierre Rosset-Gaulejac carrries on the family tradition of fine jewelery. His claim to fame – engraving clients’ fingerprints or handwriting on gold necklaces, bracelets, pendants and charms. Rousset-Gaulejac Joaillier 23 Rue Jacob, 6th Ph. 01 42 61 10 36 Metro: St-Germain-de-Prés (4) Read more

Arthus-Bertrand

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Susie Hollands

This legendary shop has been crafting signet rings and official decorations since 1803. One of creations is “Lune de Miel”, a gold disk that can been worn as a bracelet, necklace, pendant or ring. He also has locations in the 16th and 8th arrondissements. Arthus-Bertrand 54 rue Bonaparte, 6th Ph. 01 49 54 72 10… Read more

Musée du Louvre

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Susie Hollands

The Louvre. Need we really say more? Get there early to avoid the queue or even better, head to the nocturnes Wednesday and Friday nights. Read more