Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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Moments Along the Seine

The French are trickling back to the river’s banks.

Prix-Fixe Restaurants in Paris

Paris has entered a new generation of casual fine dining.

The Forró

Bizz’Art, a club in Paris, hosts a weekly gathering devoted to the Brazilian dance.

Tell Us the Best Places to Go in 2010

Where do you want to travel? What are your favorite spots? Share your recommendations and comments on our global map.

The City of Light and Dark Chocolate

Sample cocoa-dusted ganache, chocolate Fabergé eggs and other sweets from some of the best chocolatiers in Paris.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Paris

The iconoclastic designer maps out his favorite places in the City of Light, from sophisticated stripteases to a wax museum.

Europe in 15 Perfect Gifts, All Under $100

Amsterdam to Athens, 15 stores to explore, and — for those in a buying mood — to find a gift to bring back home.

Good Value in Northeast Paris

Mark Bittman explores dining alternatives in far-flung neighborhoods.

Paris, Divided

Where the Left and Right Bank are divided by the Seine, east and west might make more sense.

A Weekend in Paris

Has Paris lost its edge? Mais non! The city’s bohemians are just harder to find.

Undiscovered Treasures, Ready To Be Found

From design in Copenhagen to cubism in Prague, some of the best art in Europe is hiding in plain sight.

Restaurant Review: Spring Restaurant, in Paris
Restaurant Review: Spring Restaurant, in Paris
Emmanuel Fradin for The New York Times

Daniel Rose’s 29-seat Spring restaurant, after its move from the Ninth to the First Arrondissement, still books up months in advance, and for good reason.

Denotes a New York Times Pick
Articles About Paris
Cultured Traveler
The Paris That Awoke to Atget’s Lens

In a city that maintains a strong reverence for its past, many of the scenes photographed by Eugène Atget still exist — untouched.

    Heads Up
    Down by Paris’s Riverside

    In Paris, travelers can dance to an accordion on the Marne or sleep in a barge on the Seine.

      The Europe Issue
      Where Paris Chefs, Not Prices, Rise

      A new clutch of chefs under 40 are often willing to forgo atmosphere, on the plate and in the room, for the sake of creative cooking at a price most can afford.

        Choice Tables
        Where Art and Haute Cuisine Meet in Paris

        From bold experiments to understated havens of cool, new restaurants have sprung up in cultural institutions all over the city.

          Heads Up
          Forró Raises Pulse of Parisians

          Forró, a rustic country dance from northeastern Brazil, has fired the romantic imaginations of Parisians young and old.

            Bites
            Restaurant Review: Derrière in Paris

            This clandestine spot may be the only place where nonsmokers will want to steal away for a puff.

            Heads Up
            In Paris, Art Fills the Void

            Popular but technically illegal art venues are being bought as part of a citywide effort to keep the studios open to the public.

            Check In, Check Out
            Hotel Review: Hôtel Gabriel Paris Marais, in Paris

            The futuristic rooms, all of them nonsmoking, show a careful dedication to soundproofing, lighting and comfort.

            Cultured Traveler
            In Paris, a Louvre in the Hotel Lobby

            While the city has long been celebrated for both its arts scene and its stylish places to stay, the two worlds have recently just started to rub shoulders.

              Hotels in Paris for Under $150

              A list of hotels, culled from reader’s suggestions, that represent some of the best bargains for travelers headed to Paris in the next few months.

              Footsteps | Fall In Europe
              Edith Wharton Always Had Paris

              Wharton, the leading American female writer of the early 20th century, had a relationship with Paris that began early and ran deep.

                Journeys | Fall in Europe
                Where Layovers Can Be Turned Into Adventures

                Thanks to high-speed trains and better urban planning, being stuck at the airport isn’t what it used to be.

                Foraging
                Store Review: Louise Feuillère Lingerie Shop in Paris

                This shop is home to sumptuous items like velvet-ribboned bustiers, wasp-waisted silk corsets, soft mohair bed jackets and exquisite satin thongs.

                  Frugal Traveler
                  The Wide Parisian World of Free Music

                  While you'll pay to see the bigger acts in this city, so many of the smaller (and cooler) venues are free.

                  Choice Tables
                  Alive and Evolving: The Paris Bistro

                  Offering reliable and affordable food, the bistro choices are better than they have been in years.

                    Frugal Traveler
                    Hunting for Treasure in Paris's Marchés aux Puces

                    In the city's legendary flea markets, the Frugal Traveler hopes to find some prized items and bargains among the bric-a-brac.

                    Frugal Paris

                    Even for those on a budget, summer in the City of Light can offer unexpected pleasures.

                      Remaking Paris

                      President Nicolas Sarkozy of France has called for a post-Kyoto urban plan that re-envisions the old city. Is this the 21st-century metropolis?

                        Save or Splurge: Paris

                        Hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife for every budget.

                        Personal Journeys
                        Meals Worth a Flight (or a Cab Ride)

                        From France to England and Italy, a food critic reminisces on her longtime favorite haunts.

                        In Europe, Hostels Grow Up

                        Hostels are leaving their backpacker image behind, adding upscale locations, stylish furnishings and family-friendly amenities to attract a new generation of budget travelers.

                          Check In, Check Out
                          Hotel Review: Mama Shelter in Paris

                          Location and design make this hotel a fabulous place to stay, especially if you nab a room for 79 euros.

                          Globespotters
                          Paris Goes on Sale

                          From department stores to pricey boutiques, get a bargain-hunting guide to navigating this year’s winter sales, which start Jan. 7.

                          Journeys
                          Le Tour du Chocolat

                          Take a decadent, two-wheeled tour of the best chocolate boutiques in Paris. Find a molten chocolate fountain, cocoa-dusted ganache and more.

                            Fashionista Paris

                            As the bold-face crowd descends on Paris for the city’s semiannual Fashion Week, the designer Jean Paul Gaultier plots out an itinerary of his favorite haunts.

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