“Carpe Diem” is a latin expression meaning « seize the day », used for saying that people should enjoy the present rather than worrying about the future. It is also the name of a French restaurant in the Chatelet area, a few steps from the Metro and the famous “Rue de Rivoli”.

La « Ferme de Charles » is a really nice & cosy restaurant. It is located in a sweet pedestrian street at “9 Cour des Petites Ecuries” in the 10th district of Paris. It is open from Monday to Saturday for lunch & dinner and on Sunday at brunch/lunch time.

As you already know, once a month, I will let one of my Parisian friends share his or her best tip for you! The article will be sent through my weekly newsletter the first Sunday of each month! You can register online for the weekly Parisian tip on my home page! This month my friend Nathalie is sharing her best tip!

Following the success of Uma Nota in Hong Kong, a second place has opened in the heart of Paris, in the Reaumur area (86 rue de Réaumur). Uma Nota features two levels of dining and a convivial bar : a colourful and good vibe place.

As you already know, once a month, I will let one of my Parisian friends share his or her best tip for you! The article will be sent through my weekly newsletter the first Sunday of each month! You can register online for the weekly Parisian tip on my home page! This month my colleague Jenci is sharing his best tips!

I wanted to write an article about “Chez Gladines” for a long time and I’m happy to finally share this awesome Parisian tip with you! As you already know I live in the “Butte aux Cailles” area : a villages spirit in the busy Paris.

There are so many concept stores and bars in Paris : cat bars, ice bars, jewel bars… I just discovered a “Bar à plantes”! Bobart’ is the first plant concept store in Paris. It opened 3 years ago and has been created by 2 sisters: Anais and Lucie. It was the beginning of a long story of “Bar à plantes” in Paris!

Nothing can replace home cooking. French « cuisine » is known to be one of the best in the world. A French meal consists of 3 courses: introductory and main course followed by cheese course or dessert! “Le Lazare” restaurant is ideally located within the renovated Saint-Lazare train station.