Pariscope
Putting on our Pariscope we discover some cool New and 'Old-new' venues
1. Cafe Kitsune
The
spot, a sliver of space along the tiny Galerie de Montpensier, a sleek
corridor fitted with wooden countertops and a mirrored wall, home to a
Marzocco coffee machine that brews Brazilian beans, plus gluten-free
cookies from nearby Noglu and the Palais Royal is the backdrop! MAP
2. Picnic Places
3 Places for a traditional Paris picnic or an impromptu brunch of chocolates from either Henri Le Roux (Salted butter caramel specialist) or Jean-Paul Hevin
Square d'Ajaccio
If you walk around the Invalides, or if you go to the Rodin Museum, absolutely make a detour to the beautiful small public garden Square d’Ajaccio, next to the Esplanade des Invalides. This little green space in the 7th offers
you a sumptuous romantic setting with large trees filling the garden
(plane tree, horse chestnut, tulip tree), some of which are centenaries.
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Square Lambert
A
lovely locals favourite! Manicured park amidst heavenly Haussmans this
park is split into three areas: the children’s play area with swings and
slides, a sandpit with a circular shelter for wet weather and an
open-air theatre. Like many art deco-era parks, the main wall is
embellished with monumental sculptures – in this case of dancing
children, by sculptor Auguste Guénot (1882-1966) and Victor Peter’s 1938
statue (Les Oursons), which shows two young bears fighting. MAP
Palais Royal
After
grabbing a coffee and cakes from Kitsune cafe (see above) head to the
famous and must see Palace Jardins (gardens) Nab one of the comfortable
metal chairs. Once in chair, all that's left to do is sit back, crack
the spine of a book or notebook, then completely ignore it in favor of
soaking in all that symmetry, harmony, and people watching. MAP
3. Lunch Love
A local haunt, a fresh salad spot and a winter warmer...
In the 11th, is a locals joint, and incredible area for food and bars that is often over looked by visitors MAP
The Rose Bakery
for wholefood salads, which sometimes you miss in Paris. MAP
Chez Georges
In winter, it’s to the classic Chez Georges for bread, buttered sole and raspberries served with whipped cream. MAP
4. Shop til You Drop Paris
Sidestep Celine and discover what is entirely unique to Paris
Archie Noire
This shop offers a selection of design objects from the 30′s to the 80′s. Prices are reasonable. 19 rue Victor Massé MAP
La Boutika
Indie retailer who sells
movies that we don’t find at the big stores, including French Films.
There are also books, posters, and great movies for children. MAP
Comptoir de L'Image
One
hidden treasure and a paradise for any magazine or book lover. About
the size of a postage stamp, every nook and cranny is filled to the
brim; Paris Vogue, Numero, Dutch, vintage designer look books– it seems
like every uber-cool publication can be found among the rare fashion and
photography books here. MAP
MORE recommendations in our website: HERE
AND in the Petite Paris City Guide eBook: click HERE
