The Best Outdoor Nightlife in Paris, Spotted by Locals

Paris Outdoor Nightlife

Written as part of Paris Outdoors Week for our Love Paris campaign

We asked Spotted by Locals’ Paris locals to make a list of their favourite nightlife spots. In alphabetical order, here they are!

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Interview: Lindsey Passaic, an American Girl in Paris

Lindsey Passaic

Lindsey is interviewed as part of Paris Culture Week for our Love Paris giveaway

We talk to Lindsey Passaic, blogger and American girl in Paris, about cultural differences, French bread and Parisian sewer tours…

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Paris off the Beaten Path

Paris off the Beaten Path

Written as part of Paris Culture Week for our Love Paris giveaway

I am the author of the novel Hidden in Paris, and a Parisian woman who has lived in the United States for the last 24 years. When I go back to my hometown it’s as a tourist, but an educated one, one who hurries past the well-known museums and tired old streets, and has no patience for mingling with tourists such as herself…

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Paris’ Best-kept Secrets: Shops, Beauty, Bars and Eateries

Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido

Written as part of Paris Culture Week for our Love Paris campaign

Secrets from Paris: where to shop, drink, eat, visit and get pampered off the tourist trail. A goldmine of chic addresses await…

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Take a Cupcake-making Class in Paris

Paris cupcake-making

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

You are in Paris. You are going to fall in love with the Champs-Elysées, climb the Eiffel Tower, buy a painting in Montmartre, have a coffee in Saint Germain… But what about taking a cupcake-making class? The French way of course…

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Seven Sweet Treats to Eat in Paris

Macarons

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

Paris is a treat for all the senses, but if you have a sweet tooth, this city will not disappoint!  At every turn you will find classics, as well as classics “redefined,” as Paris continues to challenge itself to stay on top of its gourmet game.

I have seven sweet treats for you to try on your next Paris trip…

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French Comfort Food: Alpine Cuisine in Paris

French Comfort Food: Alpine Cuisine in Paris

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

I call it ‘French comfort food.’  Filled with some of the best cheeses in the world, beautiful hams and flavourful potatoes, the food of the French Alps are what Brits and Americans would think of when they think of ‘comfort food’.

Read below for all the juicy details on Alpine cuisine, and discover where to find it in Paris

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Lola’s Cookies’ Top Five Pâtisseries in Paris

Patisserie

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

Paris is by no means lacking in sweet shops and bakeries but knowing which of them merits your time and euros is a bit of a challenge. As two American girls with a love for all kinds of pastry, we have made it our mission to sample all that Paris has to offer and have narrowed down our favorites into a top-five must-visit list for Any Trip…

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Paris Picnic Guide: the Best Left Bank Picnic Spots

Paris Picnics

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

The French really do have it all figured out when it comes to enjoying life. From delectable food and drink, unbelievable sights and scenery to plenty of holidays and everything in between, France is definitely the place to go to enjoy a leisurely vacation and savour all that the good life has to offer.

My favorite way to enjoy the best of France is with a Paris picnic. With so many stunning backdrops, there is no shortage of places to go to enjoy Paris and also sample delicious food at the same time…

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Four Local Favourite Restaurants in Paris

Paris Restaurants Loved by Locals

Written as part of Paris Food Week for our Love Paris giveaway.

My friends pore over “best of” Paris restaurant lists and search the web for “top dining in Paris,” but I’ve found the best way to scout out good restaurants is to ask a Parisian. By finding out where locals go and ordering like a Parisian, I’ve had some fabulous meals without wiping out my wallet.

When I’m in Paris I stay on the Île Saint-Louis, and many of my favorite cafes and restaurants are within walking distance…
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