Guide me in Paris

This is another young and trendy restaurant where you can eat a three course meal for €11.80! . The restaurant 25 Est is situated in the 19th district at Villette area (Metro Jaurés or Stalingrad) set in the old harbour originally used for cargo vessels bringing their goods to one of the old main Paris dock yards. Read the rest of this entry »

For those of you that do not know what a brioche is, it’s basically a butter rich bread that originates from Gisor and Gournay in Normandy and not the Vendee as people often imagine. Gournay is also renowned for its very good quality butter. Brioche is believed to have been invented in the 16th century. There are various kinds if brioche but the best is the Praluline or it’s little sister the Pralusienne, that can only be found in Paris at ”François Pralus” 35 rue Rambuteau (Metro Rambuteau). Read the rest of this entry »

 I have decided to add this, as I have been asked by a reader what happens if they were to catch the dreaded Swine Flu whilst on holiday in France. The answer is to stay at your hotel and take Paracetamol when necessary, and If the symptoms persist call a doctor (you will find the relevant telephone numbers below) if you are finding it difficult to breath or you or your partner are pregnant – please call for professional medical assistance as soon as possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Bois de Boulogne is a forest just outside of Paris, in the town of Neuilly sur Seine. The forest attracts all kinds of people from the rich and famous who are attracted to the Sunday afternoon stroll or attracted by the nice restaurants that can be found here, to the prostitutes and transsexuals who can be found mainly at night, hidden in the forest. Prostitution in Bois de Boulogne is rife at night, making this area quite dangerous, due to the large population of potential punters driving aimlessly around. Read the rest of this entry »

As promised, the famous Square Lamartine, Rue de la Pompe 75016 (Metro Rue de la Pompe) here smack bang in the middle of Paris can be found a natural spring. The water is from a well that is over 750 meters underground, and supplies the local 16 district Parisian population with totally free, fresh spring water. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are a Picasso fan then I know of a real treat for you! Head to the 7th District and go and visit the UNESCO building at 7 Place de Fontenoy 75007 (Metro Saint-Francois-Xavier). Read the rest of this entry »

If you are planning on going to the Marais or the 4th District head for the Rue Figuier (Metro St Paul), named after an incrediable Fig tree that is situated in the park that can be found half way up the street. Read the rest of this entry »

Guide Me In Paris promised to share some of the secrets of Paris with you, well this is definitely one of them. Eating cheaply in Paris is possible, but it’s rarely French cuisine it’s usually Chinese, Indian Vietnamese etc. Chez Chartier 7 Rue du Faubourg Monmartre 75009 (Metro Grands Boulevards) is not only an amazing building, it is cheap and so French, it gives you a feel of France back to the 30′s with that amazing bistro feel about it, and the rather stern waiters who have never heard of customer care!,but at the same time give it a real touch of authenticity. Read the rest of this entry »

The smallest street in Paris is called ‘Rue du Chat-qui-Pêche‘ (The Fishing Cat!) which is 29 metres long and 2.50 metres wide. It was opened to the public in 1540 and was originally called ‘Rue des Etuves’ and then shortly after renamed ‘Rue du Renard’. In 1832 it received it’s new name and was shut to the public by two huge cast iron doors that have since been removed. Read the rest of this entry »

This great restaurant first opened it’s doors in 1946, it was built next to the biggest food market in France and therefor served good cheap meals 24 hours a day. Le Pied de Cochon is still open all day but unfortunately the food market has long gone. It still has managed to keep it’s excellent reputation. The waiters are smart and friendly as this is a typical French restaurant where food is a serious business!. Read the rest of this entry »