France

A little piece of Brittany in Paris, this place distinguishes itself from the vast array of creperies in town. It is not a street stall like all the others, but a fancy, modern restaurant. This is a place you could impress your crepe-loving date with...

Open since 2016, this bar in neo-vintage style has won its way into many people's hearts. With its varnished wooden chairs and soft cushions, its wallpaper with submarine pattern, the playful decoration and the soft lights, this place lures you insid...

By bus, by train, by car or even hithchiking... there are enough options to travel between Paris and Brussels. This is such a popular route that you don't even really have to plan your trip beforehand, you will always be able to find means of public ...

This cultural restaurant along the Coulée Verte has multiple functions; it is at the same time a restaurant, a grocery store, a library, a showroom, a music venue and even a travel agency specialized in trips to Corsica. Upon entering you'll under...

Avignon is a charming town on the South bank of the Rhône River in the Provence region, and also's a UNESCO World heritage site. Within the city's still fully intact ramparts, monuments and edifices from a culturally rich past sprawl into the histori...

It is hardly impossible to find a place that feels more Parisian. In the vibrant heart of the Marais lies a little oasis of peace where one can quietly read a book while savoring a good glass of wine. Its walls lined with bottles and books, La Bell...

What could be more rewarding than a good meal after a long walk along the Coulée verte, the elevated linear park built on top of obsolete railway infrastructure? La Promenade is ideally placed close to the end point (or the beginning) of the Coulée V...

As soon as the weather gets better, this barge becomes many Parisians' favourite spot in Paris. Moored during most of the year in Bassin de la Villette, the barge sits in a trendy neighborhood adored by locals. Up the boarding plank, choose your tabl...

The word 'bastringue' refers to a popular dance event with French music... or as the owner explains: a noisy place. We came early in the afternoon when it was still quiet, but in the evening the bar fills up and buzzes with atmosphere. From noon u...

A new concept is in town. A bar similar to many others, but with one minor difference: this café is entirely adapted to the needs of the little ones: small chairs and tables, a colourful decor, special toilets, bottle warmers, a buggy garage... From ...

This original restaurant-bar along the canal de l'Ourcq is set up as a little house with several rooms that are all beautifully decorated as the different rooms of a normal house: kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, bathroom... You can sit wh...

Next to the canal de l'Ourcq, this little restaurant sits in a more quiet area than the canal Saint Martin on one side, or La Villette on the other, making it worth the 5 extra minutes of walking. On sunny days they have a massive terrace just along...

"Oh little town of Uzès! If you were in Umbria, Parisians would be visiting you in herds!” - André Gide, Unless the Seed Dies. Perched on the crest of a small mountain in the Gard département is an old little village that goes by the name Uzès. It is...

On the other side of the Rhône river lies the charming village of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. Although it's just a short walk from Avignon, it is no longer in the same 'département'. As you cross the river, you're leaving the Vaucluse department and ente...