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How to spend the perfect day in Paris – an illustrated guide
An insider's guide to a stylish day in the French capital – from morning flea markets to midnight cinema.
Amid Paris’s everyday hustle, the city’s iconic Fermob chair is the perfect reminder to slow down – and take a seat
A stroll through a sunny Parisian park wouldn’t be the same without taking time to rest on one of the city’s most iconic pieces of furniture. Now, French furniture giant Fermob has been tasked…
Inside Paris’s secret gardens: How rooftop re-wilding projects are turning the city green
The busy boulevards and architecturally alluring buildings of Paris are, at first glance, unlikely to nourish green spaces – but there are plenty of people determined to bring nature to their city.
In a world of food fads, this is why the real French baguette reigns supreme
The French stick is more than just a national cliché; it’s a tradition, a culinary art and an inalienable right.
Dive into history: The art deco charm of Paris’s Piscine Pontoise
This pool in the heart of Paris’s Latin Quarter has been beautifully restored for both visitors and neighbourhood residents. Splashing out in the French capital has never looked so graceful.
Pulling up a bistro seat in Paris means you’ll be sitting on a piece of Maison Drucker history
Maison Drucker’s rattan chairs don’t just furnish Paris – they define it. These icons of the terrasse have outlived trends since 1985.
Where to repair clothes in Paris: The city’s five finest tailors and master cobblers
Get your fix: the repair shops giving Parisians' wardrobes a fresh start
Montorgueil is picture-perfect Paris – I couldn’t help but get drawn in
We had a party in Paris on Wednesday (indeed, there’s a separate party-people report in this very outing of The Monocle Weekend Edition). And it was fun. When I took the Eurostar to Paris…
Belleville and Jourdain are the Paris arrondissements setting the pace for food, art and culture
Belleville and Jourdain, two of the capital’s districts, have become a cosmopolitan and colourful mélange of shops, hotels, cafés and culture spots. Here are some of our favourites.
The commute: Take the Paris metro with shoe designer Alexia Aubert
The founder of footwear brand Jacques Solovière’s morning commute starts north of the Seine at Le Peletier Métro station. En route to her brand’s boutique, Aubert finds time for a very Parisian breakfast.
How Acne Studios turned a historical Paris building into a playground for creativity
The Swedish brand has unveiled a striking new Paris headquarters in a repurposed 1930s laboratory, blending historic architecture with contemporary design. Creative director Jonny Johansson explains how the space fosters the label’s evolving identity.
The Seine’s reopening to swimmers marks a watershed moment for Paris’s civic renewal
For the first time in more than a century, Parisians have been allowed to swim in the Seine. Three outdoor bathing areas opened to the public this weekend amid a searing heatwave, though authorities…
Liberté, Égalité, Manifestation: The art of the French protest
The joys and pains of the French revolutionary spirit.
Interview: Le Bristol’s managing director on the secrets to keeping a luxury hotel relevant (and booked) for 100 years
Unique approaches to customer loyalty, partnerships and design have helped keep this Parisian institution a must-visit destination for a century. Luca Allegri tells us how the hotel continually reinvents itself while maintaining its charm.
Ateliers de Paris, a city-hall initiative committed to nurturing young creatives
The French capital is a rich source of inspiration, mixing heritage and innovation. We visited one institution that ensures up-and-coming designers are supported.
