
le 29 Mars 2025
Bienvenue to The Paris Postcard, a weekly look at the latest dining options, events, and news in Paris, where every cobblestone has a story and every café corner is buzzing with something new. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or dreaming of our favorite city, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s get started!
I’ve dined at the gorgeous Épicure restaurant at Le Bristol Hotel only once, but reading this article has me thinking I should return – for the sumptuous decor, if not the food.
Speaking of Le Bristol, my favorite luxury hotel in Paris is 100 years old this year. My stay at the Bristol Hotel in Paris was absolutely fabulous, with outstanding service where every detail and thoughtful gesture was perfectly executed.
The Musée d’Orsay is home to the exhibition L’art est dans la rue (Street Art), featuring masters of illustrated posters such as Cheret, Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, and others.
Here’s a great article from Forbes magazine: Why Packing This French Food Could Get Your Global Entry Revoked.
If you’re an art and design enthusiast or collector, the PAD Paris is an event you won’t want to miss! Taking place from April 2 to 6 in the Tuileries Garden.
In a referendum last Sunday, Paris residents voted in favor of making an additional 500 streets pedestrian only according to Reuters. The specific streets selected for pedestrianization have not been publicly disclosed – the city plans to consult residents first.
The Louvre is getting a $800 million makeover aimed at better accommodating the overwhelming number of annual tourist visits according to Le Monde. The Mona Lisa is to be moved into its own specially ticketed space.
A Parisian Shares the 15 Common Style Mistakes Tourists Make Abroad — and What to Wear Instead, and I pretty much agree with all of it!
I try to make the most of commute to work by listening to podcasts and YouTube videos to improve my French. Recently, I’ve been enjoying Violaine and Nathan’s channel, French with Panache, where they discuss current events and culture. I highly recommend it.
#ICYMI
In case you missed it! Be sure to check out this weeks post: The Parisian Dream: Why I Decided Against Owning Property in Paris
And, for a bit of nostalgia, take a look at a post from July of 2020, A Love Letter to Place Dauphine and Lille. Happy reading!
xoxo

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