Four-star elegance near the Eiffel Tower Located in the upmarket 7th arrondissement, the four-star Inwood Hotel La Bourdonnais is a short walk from the Eiffel Tower and a host of museums and boutiques that make a great weekend getaway to Paris. Its name derives from the street on which it is situated, which honours the […]
Hotel Dame des Arts, Paris
n the heart of the Latin Quarter in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, Hôtel Dame des Arts is a chic, centrally located hotel, à deux pas from public transport, and within walking distance of almost every major sight and museum you may wish to visit. Its position on the Left Bank, in a triangle formed by the intersection of Boulevards Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain, makes it a short stroll to the Seine for walks along the Quais and also gives easy access to Notre-Dame Cathedral, which still draws crowds since its reopening in December 2024.
Margaux, Paris – A Classic Brasserie
I am often asked by friends where to eat in Paris, and it is a question I find difficult to answer – ҫa dépend. It depends not only on your budget, but on where you are staying, what your mood is, and whether you prefer small, trendy eateries in the 11th or the big hitters that have been around for decades. My preference is for some of the terrific ethnic restaurants and the generation of young chefs who are doing exciting things in less touristy parts of the city. However, there are times when I crave a good brasserie like Margaux, serving traditional French dishes, where you know your favourites will be on the menu, where the welcome is warm, the atmosphere convivial, and the food reliable.
Hotel Noucha, Paris
Located in the Auteuil quarter in the heart of Paris’ 16th Arrondissement, Hotel Noucha is a four-star, boutique hotel on a quiet street that has an important architectural history. Its 27 elegant rooms sport gorgeous fabrics and vintage furniture, and the hotel has an inviting rooftop terrace in addition to private balconies on the upper floors. Much quieter than the tourist-filled areas in central Paris, yet easily accessible on public transport, Hotel Noucha is a home-from-home in a well-heeled residential neighbourhood, ideally located for the plethora of museums and key sights in the 16th arrondissemen
Les Parisiens
Classic bistro dishes get an haute cuisine makeover with bistronomy When James Joyce completed writing Ulysses in a hotel room in Saint Germain, he probably did not consider that a restaurant downstairs would one day be named in his honour. Les Parisiens, a homage to Joyce’s book, The Dubliners, is the in-house restaurant of a […]
Cojean Paris
Healthy and sustainable fast food restaurants Cojean is a chain of fast food restaurants that can be found across Paris serving seasonal produce. Open for breakfast and lunch, coffee and cookies, it provides sustenance for Parisians who pop in to buy a coffee, a snack or even a three-course lunch in a cheerful environment. It […]
Matsuhisa Paris
Japanese – Peruvian fusion cuisine at Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris Dining at Matsuhisa Paris is akin to entering a different dimension. In the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, just off the Champs Elysees on Avenue Hoche, the restaurant is accessed through the revolving door of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris Hotel. The […]