"La Mouette Rieuse" in Paris is an atypical bookshop. I like it because of the books & gadgets one can find there. I always find it surprising & joyful!

The neighbourhood of Ourcq in Paris hosts the Ourcq Living Colors Festival every year. The street art pieces change annually, so come see what's new!

The "Swiss Cultural Centre" in Le Marais, Paris is a welcome change of pace from the global brands surrounding it, a jewel of foreign culture in the city.

The Marais in Paris is best known for its second-hand clothing shops, but "Chercheminippes" and its six shops have been innovating for half a century...

"Miznon" in Paris had the absolute genius idea of combining the traditional pita with a great French classic - the bœuf bourguignon! Great lunch spot.

"Pizzeria Popolare" in central Paris makes authentic pizza napoletana. Come here if you don't mind queuing up and want the most affordable pizza around.

"La Bellevilloise" is a cultural centre in Paris with a bar & a restaurant. They have a fantastic variety of activities & it goes back to the 19th cen.

"Le YONO" in Le Marais in Paris is a cafe/bar hosted in the porch of a house & the bar is under a glass ceiling. I actually love their 'crazy Thursdays'.

"L’Atelier Geneviève" is a 'ceramicafé' - here you can decorate your own ceramics w/ a coffee or breakfast. They even have kintsugi workshops!

" Le Bouillon Chartier" is a remarkable relic of the old modernist-style Paris. Classic French cuisine, nicely decorated mirrors, tiles & sculptures...

The bookshop is in an old car repair shop, which its owner transformed into a welcoming and open space where book presentations and talks take place.

"Land & Monkeys" in Paris makes 100% vegan croissants & other French staples. Is such a thing possible, you ask? Oh yes...