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  • My Restaurant of the month – Vins et Terroirs!

    Update: This wonderful restaurant has very sadly closed. It’s sister restaurant, Cepe & Figue, is still open just around the corner. There’s never been a better time to discover a new…

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  • Le Basilic – My Restaurant of the month

    Just 800 metres from the heart of Montmartre lies a beautiful restaurant that’s just waiting to be discovered – Le Basilic. With its medieval architecture and overflowing ivy covering the…

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  • Elie & Noémie – The Dazzling Duo you just have to discover!

    This delightful duo are fairly new on to the live music scene in the pubs of Paris and are like nothing I’ve ever seen before. They’re refreshingly different and uniquely…

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  • The Green Goose – Paris’ Hidden Gem.

    If you ever find yourself walking down Rue des Boulets in the 11th The Green Goose is hard to miss. With its pale green pillars, glass door and its name…

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  • The French you don’t learn at school.

    I’ve been asked a lot recently to explain how I learnt French; how I learnt to speak quickly and fluently and most often of all, how I learnt to sound…

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  • You know you’re in Paris when…

    1. You sprint everywhere You sprint for the metro because you can’t bear to wait two minutes for the next one and you power walk, all the time, even on…

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  • 5 must-read books if you are living in Paris

    1. A Year in the Merde by Stephen Clarke. This was the first book I read when I moved to France and to this day it remains one of my…

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  • An Interview with Etienne Belin

    Interview – 15.01.2015 “I’ve always had the same goal; to take pleasure in what I’m doing and to enjoy the music that I perform.” – Etienne Belin Almost three years…

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  • Le Paname: The Art Cafe that you just have to discover!

    Ever since I stumbled upon this unique spot a few months ago I’ve wanted to go back. According to its website: Le Paname is a quirky Art Cafe and Restaurant…

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  • It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

    Christmas in my house has always been a wonderful thing and to this day it is still my favourite time of the year. I still remember the excitement I felt…

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Tonight’s gig felt less like a concert and more like stepping into a time machine. From the moment the band struck their first chord, something in the room shifted—suddenly I was 15 again, dancing without a hint of self-consciousness, living off the pulse of bands like The Kooks, the Coral and Turin Brakes.
Every year since I moved here in 2010 I’ve come to see the tree @galerieslafayette 🎄 it’s become a kind of ritual for me and I never feel like Christmas has arrived until I’ve popped in to see what incredible design they’ve come up with. This year is by far one of my favourites, I love how bright and beautiful it is! ✨ and who knew @galerieslafayette was 130 years old?? She is still looking fabulous
For my 35th birthday this year I just had to try the recently opened @publichouse.paris ✨ I’ve lived in Paris for almost 14 years now and one thing I really miss from home is good, hearty English pub food. The chef, Calum Franklin, has built a spectacular menu with the most delicious starters, authentic pies and even my favourite English dessert - sticky toffee pudding. The decor in the pub transported me to England and the drinks, including a delicious pimms aperitif, made me feel like I was right back home in the UK 🇬🇧 it’s taken a long time, but Paris FINALLY has a real English pub for his those of us who need a taste of home. I personally cannot wait to go back.
Spring is in the air! 🌸
✨Night at the Museum✨Last Thursday I was lucky enough to be invited to have a private tour of the Musée Picasso (after dark)! Our guide was absolutely wonderful and explained the concept of the new exhibition with British Artistic Director and fashion designer Paul Smith. ‘Picasso Celebration : the Collection in the New Light!’ demonstrates how Paul Smith has created a truly unique display in collaboration with the museum. Through his eyes, we discover a Picasso who was inventive, funny and experimental. I have deliberately not included all of my photos and videos because I cannot stress enough how much you need to see this exhibition for yourselves.
**VEGAN BRUNCH ALERT** 🥑 Today I got to try @sweetrawmance new address just a few steps away from the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre with my beautiful belle sœur @jenny_around_the_world 🤍 The food was absolute delicious and the service was great. I recommend sitting downstairs if you can (you can book online). It was 35 euros which included a hot drink, a fresh juice, a chia pudding bowl, avocado toast, pancakes AND a raw vegan cake. Amazing value for money and you’ll be absolutely stuffed! 😍 A must try. Merci @sweetrawmance and @jenny_around_the_world for showing me this resto! 🥑

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