Oh Paris

Indie music fans in Paris breathed a collective sigh of relief over the summer when they learned that their preferred nightspot, La Flèche d'Or, was only closing for renovations, and not going under for good as rumored. Neighbors irked by ...Read More »

Paris Photo, the annual rendez-vous of choice for professional photographers, buyers, and admirers of the medium, kicks off today and runs through November 22nd at the Carrousel du Louvre. If you have a weakness for photography, be sure to check ...Read More »

Even foodies who know French cuisine well may be unfamiliar with Basque cooking traditions, which offer an eclectic balance between coastal, Meditteranean-style specialties like fresh fish and vegetables and hearty mountain delicacies including nutty cheeses, cured ham and hard ciders. ...Read More »

In your book, what might bring on sudden stampede conditions at the Eiffel Tower? Tourists angry at having to spend a half-day waiting in line, and suddenly inspired by the French spirit of revolt? How about cash being distributed for ...Read More »

Loathe crowds and like the idea of spending your vacation roaming through museums and tranquil cathedrals or reading in a corner of a good cafe? November in Paris is probably for you. Low season is here, and while there's ...Read More »