Monthly Archives: September 2009

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September 16, 2009

An American in Paris

I am sitting at an outdoor cafe on the stone bank of the Seine across from Ile Saint Louis, eating a crepe. I am trying to do multiple things at once here. With my non-crepe-eating hand, I have a book pressed open on the table with the base of my wrist, to keep my page. The book... [Read more]

September 16, 2009

The city of love, fine food, art and stunning scenery #2

Part Two: Musée D’Orsay When an art-loving friend of mine told me it was one of the finest museums in the world, I was undeniably excited at the prospect of paying the former railway station a visit. I fully believed him when he said the temptation of Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir,... [Read more]

September 16, 2009

The city of love, fine food, art and stunning scenery #1

Paris, the city of love, fine food, art and stunning scenery. It’s a cliché right? Well, I’m sorry to say it, but I completely took in that cliché when I stayed in the city for four days earlier this year. As recent residents in the south east of England after moving... [Read more]

September 15, 2009

Le Sancerre

This fantastic little cafe is just a short walk down the hill from Montmarte but is far enough away to keep healthy ratio between tourists and Parisians. However if you are making the trip up here just to eat then your closest Metro stop is actually Abbesses. Whilst you can still... [Read more]

September 15, 2009

Bar Ourcq

This is my new favourite place in Paris! It’s relaxed, it’s fun, the drinks are cheap and the surrounds are fantastic. A few hours here on a sunny Sunday afternoon and you’ll be fully recharged. Isn’t that what we all want out of a little break? Onto the advice.... [Read more]

September 14, 2009

Win two tickets to Brussels to see the Waiters Race

Train to Brussels, Belgian beer, waffles and the crazy waiters’ race! Gutted I can’t go. Who wants 2 free tickets? Watch the waiters race at Brussels’ Parc du Cinquantenaire and you’ll never complain about slow service again. Armed with a tray bearing a bottle... [Read more]