Photo Erica Berman Text Jen Holup Open the infamous little red “Plan de Paris” to a map of any arrondissement, and you will be presented with pleasant green shapes on every page. Full of green spaces to discover, Paris is a veritable urban jungle. Many of Paris’ parks are well-tred territory, beloved by both locals [...]
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Exploring Paris’ Green Spaces
Posted in Art, Film, Music, Culture, Green Paris, tagged Bois de Boulogne, Bois de Vincennes, Buttes Chaumont, Green Spaces Paris, Luxembourg Gardens, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, paris, Parks, Parks Paris on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Les Trois Baudets, Valhere & Gluten Free Restautant ‘Des si et des Mets ‘
Posted in Art, Film, Music, Culture, HIP Eats, tagged Chanson Francaise, Concert Paris, Gluten Free dining Paris, Les Trois Baudets, Montmartre restaurants, Paris Dining, Valhere on February 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Written by Erica Berman Last night I attended the French rock concert of Valhere at the newly opened concert halle ‘Les Trois Baudets’ in Montmartre – Serge Gainsbourg, George Brassens, Jacques Brel and Juliet Greco all had their start in this club that opened in 1947 & closed in 1967. Paris mayor Bertrand Delanoe worked [...]
Americans in Paris
Posted in Art, Film, Music, Culture, HIP recommended Blogs, Resources for Visitors, tagged Americans in France, Americans in Paris, French cell phone providers, Parisian Culture, Parisian Living, Recommended Sites on February 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This website, chock-full of interesting cultural tid-bits and recommendations, is like a crash course in life in France. Whether you’re looking to understand how French cell phone contracts work, trying to find American organizations in France, or simply want to figure out why it is the French are obsessed with McDonald’s, this site is brimming with [...]
