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Best zoos, animal parks and farms in Paris and Île‑de‑France
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Where to cool off in Paris: water play areas in parks
4 August, by Christian FrankGuide to free water play areas and mist fountains in Paris - from the jets of Parc André-Citroën and Martin-Luther-King Park to mist sprayers in the Trocadéro gardens and Place de la République.
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Fête des Tuileries 2025: funfair in the Jardin des Tuileries – program, opening times and tips
3 August, by Christian FrankThe Fete des Tuileries returns to the Jardin des Tuileries from 21 June to 24 August 2025 - discover attractions, programme, practical info and tips.
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Strikes and demonstrations in Paris: 4-10 August 2025
3 August, by Christian FrankA summary of planned strikes, protests and public gatherings in Paris from 4 to 10 August 2025.
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Bouillon Chartier
31 July 2024, by Christian FrankThis traditional canteen, which has been open since 1896, is one of the most typical places in Paris to enjoy a good meal. It offers simple dishes, all at affordable prices for Paris, in an Art Deco-style brasserie ambiance.
It is rare that you don’t have to queue at Bouillon Chartier, sometimes even extending past the small courtyard onto the sidewalk of Rue du Faubourg Montmartre. This is despite the large dining hall that can accommodate up to 320 people. The waiters spare no effort; (…) -
Brasserie Le Grand Colbert
30 July 2024, by Christian FrankLe Grand Colbert is classic Parisian brasserie, located near Galerie Vivienne.
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Brasserie Le Boeuf sur le Toit
30 July 2024, by Christian FrankThis historic Art Deco brasserie, once a popular meeting place for jazz and Dadaism enthusiasts, has welcomed many artists over the years. With large mirrors and elegant ceiling lights, it offers a stylish and atmospheric setting for a relaxed culinary experience, just a short distance from the Champs-Élysées in elegant surroundings.
Brasserie Le Boeuf sur le Toit offers contemporary interpretations of classic dishes, such as a deconstructed lemon tart or a green asparagus cappuccino, (…) -
Brasserie La Coupole
28 July 2024, by Christian FrankLa Coupole, established in 1927, is an iconic brasserie and a testament to Parisian life during the "roaring twenties".
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Exhibitions at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
28 July 2024, by Christian FrankSince 2018, the Atelier des Lumières, located in a former foundry in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, has been offering immersive exhibitions. Using state-of-the-art projection technology, exhibitions are dynamically projected onto the floor and across the 10-meter-high walls of the atelier.
Immersive exhibitions are becoming an increasingly popular trend in the cultural landscape. The Atelier des Lumières has perfected and popularized this innovative digital method of staging and (…)