Fred Moussaïan (1978)
About me
I was born and grew up in Colombes, in close Parisian suburbs, where I presently live.
But don’t think I have never moved in my life! I’m a big traveler, even if I remain a very urban person and travel mostly in cities. Not only I did most of my studies outside Paris (Nancy, East of France) but I also lived (between 3 months and 2 years) in Dublin, Milan, Rome, and Buenos Aires. I really love the latter two, but well, Paris sera toujours Paris: each time I come back, I revisit my home town with new eyes, and more hindsight and objectivity.
What I particularly like in Paris:
- very easy to walk or cycle
- fascinating history, still partly visible in the modern city
- architectural and urban homogeneity
- rich cultural life (mostly cinema and museums)
- mixture of conservatism and modernity
- great number and value of artistic works (novels, photos, films…) set in Paris
- the river Seine, its banks, its islands…
What I particularly don’t like in Paris:
- expensive city, especially bars and restaurants
- arrogance and snobbery of some Parisians
- gentrification of working class areas
- French traditional food, mostly meat and fish based (I’m vegetarian)
- not very busy at night
This cityblog will therefore bring you to the Paris I like, including many spots outdoor – charming squares, romantic but ignored areas – museums and cinemas, but also places to enjoy a break, have a rest during your exhausting visit of the Ville Lumière.
I’ll also bring you to the relaxed and cheap places where I enjoy having a drink, and make you discover the best vegetarian (but not only) places to grab a bite.
Paris is one of the most touristic cities in the world, and everyone “knows” it to a certain degree even before visiting it for the first time. I hope leading you to a non-classical approach to the city, make you discover its unexpected sides, and enrich you with its cultural identity and history.
