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Following the footsteps of Édith Piaf
This week we commemorate the death of Édith Piaf, the Parisian singer, songwriter and actress considered one of the most iconic talents and performers in French history.
Parisian lifestyle
Paris’ most famous cinemas
You might be aware that France is the birthplace of cinema thanks to the Lumière brothers in the late 19th Century, but did you know that Paris has the highest density of cinemas per inhabitant in the world? In this article we take a look at some of its most iconic movie theaters and explain how to find out about what’s on in the capital.
Markets in Paris: from the 11th – 20th arrondissement
After a busy day of tours and excursions, enjoy being in the comfort of your apartment and using your kitchen to make a meal with French meat, fish, cheese, and seasonal vegetables. In Paris there are markets for all tastes (covered, outdoor, organic, flower, book and flea markets). Visiting the markets in Paris during your stay is undoubtedly the best way to save money and sample high-quality produce! Here is the Lodgis list of markets in Paris from the 11th to 20th arrondissements.
Markets in Paris: from the 1st-10th arrondissement
A traditional symbol of Parisian life, the markets are indispensable to those living in the capital. For tourists, markets are THE ideal place to find beautiful things and experience the local life.
Top 10 Apps for living in Paris – Part 1
Improve your life in Paris using mobile apps! Do you live in Paris? If you have a smartphone (iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry…) here is a Lodgis listing of the 10 apps that will make your life in Paris easier!
Desert in the city, Paris like you’ve never seen it before!
Desert in the city is an art project run by the photographer Genaro Bardy .
He photographed New York’s empty streets, taking some extraordinary shots of the city just before Hurricane Irene. What he produced was a stunning set of photos of an uninhabited Manhattan. He has taken the opportunity to photograph London and, most recently, Paris without tourists, cars, inhabitants… a completely silent city.
Paris: World ecological capital in 2050
Paris in 2050 will be a city with plant towers, solar panels, bridge houses, sustainable apartments, and beehive-style apartment buildings.
The gourmet delicatessens in Paris that you have to try!
Have you ever moving to Paris? Rather than frittering away time and money in restaurants, you can rent an apartment with a functional and fully-equipped kitchen that will allow you to prepare your own dishes with fresh fruit, charcuterie and delicious local cheeses!
Cooking schools and classes in Paris for amateurs and professionals!
Have you always dreamed of becoming a chef? Paris welcomes you with open arms! The savoir-faire of French cooking needs no explanation. Do you want to earn a cooking or baking diploma? Or maybe get a professional cooking qualification? Or do you just want to learn more about French cuisine? There are many places in Paris that are dying to teach you!
Artists’ studios in Paris
The recent re-opening of the museum of the Parisian symbolist painter, Gustave Moreau, in the Nouvelle-Athènes district has inspired us to talk about artists’ studios in Paris..
Tips for a perfect picnic experience in Paris
Spring and sunshine have arrived in the city and perhaps you’d quite fancy a nice afternoon with your friends under Paris’ sunny sky ? There’s just one problem… The terraces of all your favorite bars are full! So, why not have a picnic? Here are some Lodgis tips for a perfect picnic in Paris…
Where to get food on Sundays in Paris ?
Did you go out on Saturday night and have just woken up on Sunday morning, starving and without a single crumb in the fridge? Welcome to Sunday in Paris, when supermarkets are often closed on the one day of the week when you need them the most!