It was called "The East Cemetery" when it opened on May 21, 1804. However, it attracted little use because people felt that it was just too far away and in an "unfavorable" neighborhood. In its f...

In the 11th district of Paris, near Bastille Plaza, on Rue Keller sits this studio/boutique run by Anne Willi (pronounced "Villi" in France). Although simple, the unique designs will definitely have y...

Near Oberkampf is the Cirque d'Hiver (literally translated as “Winter Circus”), a circus venue established in 1852 that is full of history. Having undergone eight months of repair in 2007 the white re...

André is a major French shoe brand that has many shops in Paris and in France. Despite its long history, founded in 1896, the brand was giving an image of an ordinary shoe chain, cheap but not so styl...

Emma François, originated from Marseille, created her brand in 1995 after a trip to South America, where she was impressed by the colors of the traditional fabrics. The brand soon gained popularity in...

Morry’s is something a bit rare for Paris: a bagel specialty shop. In this area full of designer boutiques, a large number of fashionable Parisians find themselves crammed into this small shop when it...

Le Phare du Canal is a brasserie that opened in July of 2007. The shop, whose name means “The Lighthouse of the Canal”, is located right by Canal Saint Martin, made famous in the movie Amelie. The are...

Pause Café, known by the film 'Chacun Cherche Son Chat' released in 1996, is one of the earliest stylish cafés in the city. It's situated on 'Rue de Charonne' in Bastille district, the mecca of the Bo...

This small but cozy restaurant is found in a very stylish and popular district near the metro station 'Charonne'. The interior is rather simple but there are some charming designs and colors on the ti...