If you’re looking for live music in Paris, you’ve got plenty of choices. But the best shows in town are dedicated one of the city’s most beloved genres: Jazz. From classic to experimental, Paris is home to a number of clubs, caves à vin and brasseries with live jazz any night of the week.
I've come up with a list of the best parks and places that I return to again and again, for a morning or afternoon, under the Parisian sky.
At the time, the choice was an easy one, and my 13-year-old thought process simple: “Latin’s dead; I don’t like the way German sounds; all the boys are taking Spanish; if you take French you can go to Paris in high school.” I didn’t realize it then, but choosing that language would shift the course of my life indelibly.
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There is an increasing movement in France to support eco-minded commerce, with consumers demanding a certain ethical engagement from the businesses they support. Shops promoting fair trade are on the rise in cities across France, and Paris is no exception. From cooperatives that work directly with producers to creative caterers and events companies, those committed to promoting commerce équitable have plenty of options in Paris. Here are a few of our favorites:
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Whether you’re visiting for the Carnaval de Nice or you’re planning to come during the warmer months, here's how to spend 48 hours in Nice.
Have you ever dreamt of owning a dream home in Paris but thought prices were out of reach? If you’ve always hoped to own a pied-a-terre in Paris, the good news is you don’t have to be a millionaire to make your dreams come true. We have a stunning fractional Paris apartment for sale.
Here are our top places to eat, drink, and mingle with the Ménilmontois.
Whether you’re sitting on the edge of the Seine or on the terrace of a charming Parisian café, jazz often perfumes the air in the City of Light.
Artists and artisans are part of the fabric of French culture. They make the architecture, décor, clothing, food, and culture so alluring. Galeries Lafayette is an homage to French creation. So with that in mind, we thought we would share the highlights of what we discovered (and rediscovered) on our recent visit to Galeries Lafayette – fashion and beyond.
I didn’t want cats when we got to Paris, but my husband, Sam, and the last remaining kid at home, Caleb, talked me into it. I was tired of fur and destroyed furniture and paw prints on the kitchen counter, but in a moment of weakness, I caved. Sam and Caleb called me from the cat adoption agency. Between them they didn’t speak enough French to satisfy the cat adoption people.
What a year it has been! HiP Paris has given you the best of Paris and beyond every week. Here's a look back at our 10 best blogs in 2022.
In Paris, even the most basic French phrases can be slightly confounding at first. Here are some of my favorite French-isms to share.
As I very much enjoy drinking natural wines in London, I thought I would probably enjoy drinking them even more in France. So my thinking went when
If you’ve dreamt of spending 4 weeks a year in a luxurious, furnished Paris apartment which you partially own, this may be for you. Located near the prestigious Place des Vosges in the Marais, you can experience art de vivre in your new home-away-from-home.
Moving to a foreign country, learning a new language, and finding work is daunting enough, let alone starting your own business! But that’s exactly what Ian and Alison from French bed linen company La Chambre Paris have done. We recently spoke to American-born Alison about life in the City of Light.
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Looking for the best baguette in Paris? Here are the 10 best according to experts and locals who gather annually to choose the City's finest.
Instagram has come to the rescue to show us there is still art being made in the world, and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in Paris, chances are you’ve thought about where. A funky Montmartre studio with a view? Perhaps a swank one-bedroom in the 6ème with herringbone floors and marble mantles sends your heart racing? Whether you’re more Marais hideaway or Saint-Germain Haussmannian, it turns out that where you live in Paris says quite a lot about you.
Whether you’re sitting on the edge of the Seine or on the terrace of a charming Parisian café, jazz often perfumes the air in the City of Light.
HiP Paris is looking for new interns! Are you a total Francophile who loves the City of Light like we do? This is the perfect opportunity for you.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a nervous beginner, our ultimate guide to running in Paris tells you the 10 best routes, and more!
Café terraces are an essential to life in Paris, whether it’s for a solo coffee in the morning or apéro among friends in the evening. Here are our picks for the best terraces across the capital including our favorite new establishments.
Have you ever dreamt of owning a dream home in Paris but thought prices were out of reach? If you’ve always hoped to own a pied-a-terre in Paris, the good news is you don’t have to be a millionaire to make your dreams come true. We have a stunning fractional Paris apartment for sale.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in Paris, chances are you’ve thought about where. A funky Montmartre studio with a view? Perhaps a swank one-bedroom in the 6ème with herringbone floors and marble mantles sends your heart racing? Whether you’re more Marais hideaway or Saint-Germain Haussmannian, it turns out that where you live in Paris says quite a lot about you.
Over the past few years, les Batignolles has been gradually getting hipper and hipper thanks to a steady stream of contemporary restaurants, cool cafés, and creative concept stores. The area is one of the best places to get a taste of authentic Paris. Sample it by seeking out these new additions to the district.
Île de la Cité is a tiny island in the historical center of Paris with many secret corners worth exploring.
In the charming Passage des Panoramas, in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, comes Canard et Champagne— the place to go for a memorable French meal.
Karen Reb Rudel is a Jewish American who has called Paris her home for over 20 years and runs a walking tour company called Sight Seeker’s Delight. Join us as Karen takes us through her perfect (Jewish) day in Paris!
An Englishwoman and an Italian move to Paris. Find out what happened to their romantic elopement to Paris.
La chandeleur is crêpe day - a great excuse to eat a delicious crêpe! Here are my favorite places to celebrate chandeleur in Paris.
Strikes are part and parcel of French life. Here are our best ways of getting around Paris during the strikes.
Île de la Cité is a tiny island in the historical center of Paris with many secret corners worth exploring.
Artists and artisans are part of the fabric of French culture. They make the architecture, décor, clothing, food, and culture so alluring. Galeries Lafayette is an homage to French creation. So with that in mind, we thought we would share the highlights of what we discovered (and rediscovered) on our recent visit to Galeries Lafayette – fashion and beyond.
Strikes are part and parcel of French life. Here are our best ways of getting around Paris during the strikes.
In the months leading up to my move, I watched a lot of videos from Paris-based YouTubers. Getting a front-row seat in a stranger’s life really transports you to the city they’re living in.
Discover the best places to go and the best things to do with this 48 hours itinerary in Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France.
In Paris, even the most basic French phrases can be slightly confounding at first. Here are some of my favorite French-isms to share.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a nervous beginner, our ultimate guide to running in Paris tells you the 10 best routes, and more!
Here are some of the best pieces to build a classic French wardrobe, and master the European capsule wardrobe.
Strikes are part and parcel of French life. Here are our best ways of getting around Paris during the strikes.
Known simply as le 14 juillet (July 14th) by the French, Bastille Day is one of the most important dates in French history. So how do you celebrate in Paris? Other than the annual military parade, here are some of our favorite Bastille Day festivities.
This print is an artist proof on high quality exhibition fiber paper and comes signed and titled by the photographer. Born and raised in New York City, Ricky Powell is a legendary photographer who specializes in the environmental portrait. He graduated with an AA in Liberal Arts from LaGuardia Community College and a B.S. in Physical Education from Hunter College. Though Powell initially rose to fame because of his relationship with the Beastie Boys, he is well-known for his intimate photographs that have been featured in The New York Times, The New York Post, The Daily News, The Village Voice, TIME, Newsweek, VIBE, The Source, Rolling Stone, and more.
Karen Reb Rudel is a Jewish American who has called Paris her home for over 20 years and runs a walking tour company called Sight Seeker’s Delight. Join us as Karen takes us through her perfect (Jewish) day in Paris!
After spending many years perfecting her French, teacher extraordinaire Carrie Anne James left her native California and took her French-teaching business French is Beautiful to Paris. Her warm smile makes her approachable as we discovered during an afternoon with Carrie Anne, who lets us in on her perfect day in Paris.
Most Covid restrictions have now been lifted, and spring is here, but we are all still in desperate need of a pick me up Instagram session. Put your comfiest outfit on, grab a snack and let your mind wander around Paris and beyond, thanks to these ten travel accounts.
Flâner has always been one of my favorite French verbs. The dictionary definition reads “se promener sans but précis” (to walk without a precise goal). Since aimless wandering is basically my raison d’etre in Paris, I appreciate that the French have a word dedicated to the act. Spend some time in Paris and you will quickly understand how many different types of strolling there are.
