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14/06/2019

Hello friends,

Please head over to our new page at ApartCheck for news on business, life in Paris, and to keep up to date with the latest happenings in Paris.

Merci!

14/01/2019

Introducing the launch of ApartCheck - Your ultimate English/French speaking apartment check service based in the heart of Paris, here to provide you with peace of mind while you’re away from your home. Read ahead to find out more via > The Local France

In the first of a new series looking at small businesses in France set up by foreigners The Local hears from those behind a new service for Paris apartment owners, who offer some good advice on starting out. If you'd like us to feature your business, please contact [email protected]

23/11/2018

Happy everyone! It sure feels like a black and gloomy Friday so it's the perfect excuse to escape this cold weather and go shopping for the one day only sales in Paris! Here's a list of places to go get those bargains...

Black Friday Paris : découvrez quels sont les magasins qui font le Black Friday à Paris

15/11/2018

Happy Beaujolais Nouveau! What better excuse to get together with friends, celebrate, and drink wine! Here's a list of 5 place in Paris to enjoy the new wine tonight, thanks to Le Figaro.

SÉLECTION - Le cru 2018 du vin primeur débarque ce jeudi 15 novembre chez les cavistes, bars et restaurants hexagonaux. Voici 5 adresses gourmandes de la capitale, spécialistes du vin nature, pour une dégustation garantie sans sulfites!

12/11/2018

Gourmet Beaupassage - the new foodie hotspot in Paris and home to some of the finest chefs. Time to go and check this place out!

As the Beaupassage opens in Paris, we take a look at what to expect, and how this new attraction will affect property in the area. A new foodie hot spot that is home to some of the city’s finest chefs and gourmets, it’s the latest city feature...

09/11/2018

Most people believe learning French is difficult. Is that just a common misconception? Paris Attitude tell us why it's actually easy to learn and useful to know!

Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world, the French have a definite cultural elegance and their language is certainly the language of romance so why do so many people consider it a hard language to learn? French is spoken by over 200 million people on five continents so learning French...

08/11/2018

The famous Avenue des Champs Élysées will be lit up in red this Christmas. The new lights will be turned on by Karl Lagerfeld on November 22nd. Christmas is really on it's way soon...!

07/11/2018

What you should know about the French before visiting Paris. Leah Walker gives us the lowdown on what she has learnt about the French. What are your thoughts?

Paris isn't just about iconic sites. It's also the people that make the city special. Here are the things to know about the French before visiting Paris.

06/11/2018

An updated list of the best 5 spots for brunch in Paris, thanks to the lady behind My Parisian Life.

Anyone who knows us knows there are few things we love more than a good brunch. Give us good company, a good cup of...

29/10/2018

The perfect map of the best hot chocolate for this chilly weather in Paris!

Where to find the best Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud) in Paris !

26/10/2018

A list of where to eat the best crèmes brulées in Paris!

Read on for more on where to sample the most toothsome crème brûlée in Paris.

25/10/2018

Do you ride a bike on your daily commute? France is aiming to triple the number of bike riders and cyclists by becoming more bike-friendly - with new and updated bike paths, more bike racks, and cycling lessons in schools.

France has set an ambitious goal: Increase the level of bike commuters threefold in the next six years. Today, only 3% of the French use a bike as their daily means of transportation, but the French government is hoping to increase that number through various efforts to create bike-friendly infrastr...

24/10/2018

It looks like it really is the end of this beautiful Indian summer we've been having. Get ready to cover up and hibernate for winter...!

France might have been enjoying an unusually warm autumn so far but all that is set to change this weekend, with the possibility of snow at low altitudes and temperatures plummeting across the whole of the country due to an icy blast from the Arctic.

23/10/2018

Medical tourism: Let’s take a look at the reasons why France is becoming such a popular destination for medical treatments.

France has long been a very popular travel destination, as foreigners from all around the world are attracted by its renowned culture, gastronomy, and heritage, but they are also increasingly interested in the leading-edge medical treatments they can receive in the country. France is indeed a major....

22/10/2018

5 artist houses (and gardens) to visit around Paris!

When you visit Paris, why not venture a little further outside the crowded downtown’s museums and explore authentic artists’ headquarters? Here’s a selection of five houses that witnessed the lives and art of famous painters, writers, architects and collectors. Intense creative stories still l...

19/10/2018

Until the 25th of October, Notre Dame de Paris is lighting up every night with a Dame de Coeur light and sound show!

Dame de Cœur est un spectacle monumental qui aura lieu du 18 au 25 octobre 2018 sur le parvis de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. Inscription gratuite

18/10/2018

No surprises here that Paris made the list of most expensive cities to live in the world!

Budget travelers beware: these cities are not cheap. Check out the most expensive cities to visit.

17/10/2018

Paris is a city for foodies but you don't always need to break the bank to enjoy a delicious meal out! MyParisianLife shares some of the best cheap eats in the city...

Paris is one of the top gastronomical cities in the world; it is also one of the most expensive. If you’re young in the...

16/10/2018

For the coffee lovers out there (like us!) Here's a guide on how to drink coffee in Paris like a local

Read our guide to drinking coffee in Paris, and find out the essential dos and don'ts of the local café culture that every tourist should learn.

12/10/2018

This weekend it's La fête des Vendanges in Montmartre!

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre In the celebration of the 85th edition of the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, the 18th district pays a festive and fraternal tribute to Peace, marking the end of the centenary celebrations of the First World War. During 5 days, the 8 areas of the 18th district wi...

11/10/2018

Have you been to the Grand Palais Paris for the Miró retrospective yet? It started on Oct 3 and ends Feb 4. You can book your tickets here: https://www.grandpalais.fr/en/event/miro

Bringing together nearly 150 works, this retrospective traces the technical and stylistic evolution of the artist. Miró creates from his dreams and opens the door to his poetic universe.

10/10/2018

Celebrate the Montmartre wine harvest (Fête des Vendanges) at a five-day festival brimming with eclectic traditional events. Starts today in the charming 18th arrondissement with great music, workshops, and all wine-themed events. Don't miss out!

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10/10/2018

f you want to share a colorful dinner, bring your plates tonight and meet at 7pm at the Place de la République for a Fraternity dinner!

Grand Événement de lancement de la mobilisation Fraternité Générale qui aura lieu le mercredi 10 octobre à 19h sur la Place de la République...

09/10/2018

The question that a lot of expats our asking themselves. Should you apply for French citizenship? How does it work? The Local France has the answers...

In this week's 'Ask an Expert' feature French paperwork guru Tracy Leonetti looks at whether Brits in France should consider gaining French citizenship because of Brexit and how to go about it.

05/10/2018

Happy Friday Parisians! If you haven't had a chance to participate in Tous Au Restaurant yet then now is your chance as there is just one week left. The concept is simple, you pay for one menu and get one free. Take the opportunity to discover the culinary treasures of Paris and book your table now!

04/10/2018

October came back around so fast and to kick it off is back this weekend with some incredible constellations lined up around the city. Check out the link below to see what's going on for this years theme of Arts and Sciences. Transport will be free all night and plenty of Parisian bistros and cafes will pull all-nighters too incase you need a snack to keep the energy going! https://quefaire.paris.fr/nuitblanche

27/09/2018

Your Paris itinerary isn't going as planned? Here are some tips.

Here are my tips on what to do when your Paris itinerary plan doesn't go as planned.

26/09/2018

Discover The Batignolles: Paris' Hippest New Neighborhood

Paris is known for setting trends, but where do the Parisian trendsetters flock? To the oh-so-cool Batignolles neighborhood in the 17th arrondissement, of course! Take a walk with us around this fascinating part of the city.