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Where to Eat (and Drink) in Paris Now

The bistro scene in Paris is as hot as ever, with endless worthy newcomers to scope out. We picked five of the latest and greatest for you to try now.

Posted by Jennifer Ladonne on May 16, 2013 at 11:35:13 AM EDT in Restaurants, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Paris, Restaurants, Food, Food and Wine
What to Pack: Corsica

A stone's throw from both France and Italy, Corsica's diverse and mountainous terrain draws all types—A-listers, families, foodies, and more. Pack up and discover it for yourself.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on May 13, 2013 at 1:51:30 PM EDT in Style Tagged: Style, What to Pack, Island
Tips from the Jet Set: How to Do Paris Right

Paris is one of the world's most visited cities for good reason—it has more great food, style, history, and culture packed in than most. But to do it a la jet-set, it helps to have extra centimes.

Posted by Pepita Diamand on May 13, 2013 at 8:57:48 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Paris, Tips
Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play in Cannes and Beyond

It's about that time again—when Hollywood's elite descend on La Croisette for the Cannes Film Festival. Whether you've got passes or not, there's plenty to do around town (and beyond).

Posted by Jennifer Ladonne on May 09, 2013 at 8:58:31 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Cannes, Festivals
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Francophile and Design Guru Erin Swift

Erin Swift wears many hats: set designer, interior decorator, prop stylist, magazine market editor...and author. For her latest project (her first book), she traveled across the US and France all in the name of gorgeous design. We tried to talk her into taking us with her.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 07, 2013 at 4:37:34 PM EDT in Style Tagged: Style, Paris, Travel Tastemakers
12 Best Men's Shops in Paris

Shopping is always a top priority in Paris. While the ladies may have a handle on the shops to hit first, men seem to get the short shrift. Until now. These are the latest and greatest guy's shops in Paris.

Posted by Jennifer Ladonne on May 06, 2013 at 11:34:00 AM EDT in Shopping, Style Tagged: Shopping, Style, Paris,
Hip Mama Shelter Hotel Opens in Lyon, France

Mama Shelter has just added a fourth property to its growing list of insanely hip and artsy hotels; the first three are in Paris, Istanbul, and Marseilles. Expect fun, eclectic touches and modern amenities.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 12, 2013 at 8:58:33 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: Hotels, News
Expatriate Tales: Living in Paris

Think life in Paris is all long lunches and pastel-colored macarons? Well...you'd mostly be right. But before you book your one-way ticket, read this expat's tale.

Posted by Jimmy Im on April 10, 2013 at 8:58:46 AM EDT in New at Fodor's Tagged: Paris, Expats, Fodor's
4 More Outstanding Day Trips from Paris

There are endless things to do in Paris, yes, but there are also endlessly charming and worthwhile destinations to escape to just an hour away. Spend a day (or weekend!) in one of these top picks.

Posted by Jennifer Ladonne on March 21, 2013 at 5:01:09 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Paris,
Retro Hotel de Paris Reopens in Saint-Tropez

The reopening of Hotel de Paris Saint-Tropez in February adds a little 1970s style to the Saint-Tropez shores.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 06, 2013 at 8:48:32 AM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels