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About Paris

About Paris
Neighbourhoods of Paris: Bastille Canal St Martin – 11th Arondissement One of Paris’ coolest neighborhood’s to live and party in. Residential on one end and touristy on another, it is especially popular with young urban professionals or upwardly bound members of... [Read more]

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Take a stroll

Take a stroll
Step by step guides to some of our favourite cities What better way to explore a city than slipping on a pair of comfortable shoes and striding out among the locals? Below are just a few tips for strolls around some of our favourite destinations, and you can also enter our competition... [Read more]

Favourite walks

Favourite walks
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED: THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED Enter our competition to walk away with a trip of your own To mark Start Today we’re encouraging you, our travellers, to start exploring our cities on foot. We’d love to hear your favourite city walks so tell us yours... [Read more]

Discover great music at Pitchfork Festival in Paris

Discover great music at Pitchfork Festival in Paris
  There’s a buzz of energy in Paris as it’s preparing itself for Pitchfork Music Festival; a forward-thinking, two day music festival. The events take place in the Le Grande Halle de Villette. a stunning 19th century metal and glass structure that towers in the center of... [Read more]

Be part of history at Roland Garros

Be part of history at Roland Garros
The name of this famous tennis court originates from a French aviator and World War I pilot, known for his non-stop flight across the Mediterranean in a monoplane, who used to frequent it when not studying. It’s also the name of the international event whose prestige and professional... [Read more]

Win tickets to see Carl Barât live in Paris!

Win tickets to see Carl Barât live in Paris!
Previously the frontman and lead guitarist for Dirty Pretty Things and the co-frontman (with Pete Doherty) for the Libertines, Carl Barât is currently touring Europe  to launch his solo career and debut album: “Carl Barât”. Next week, he heads to France and will perform at... [Read more]
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Hanging out in Paris

Hanging out in Paris
We were all totally stressed with the trappings of our daily trawl to London. We desperately needed to escape and get a totally fresh perspective. So instead of the usual commute back to our homes, packed in like tuna in a can on the commuter trains, we took exactly the same amount... [Read more]