

Der er morgenmad for €4.80 per person, så vi må finde ud af om vi gider det eller hellere vil finde et sted inde i Bayeux.
An unexpected little dark Moroccan restaurant hidden in the Marais, 404, pronounced “cat sont cat”, commands a return visit on every trip to Paris.
Why? It’s a great spot for a romantic evening or a wild night amongst friends, for one. The unforgettable experience owes its luster to the menu of succulent tagines and North African couscous dishes to the friendly staff who invite you to dance on the tables with them around 10pm. Choose from an exotic list of African wines or stick to the refreshing mojitos.
Secondly, the scene: 404 is a hot spot among the fashion and film cognoscenti, so reservations are recommended. And don’t arrive too early, as space is tight in this little rocking casbah cocoon, or you will find yourself waiting outside.
69 rue des Gravilliers
75003 Paris
The bustling rue des Rosiers is peppered with falafel outlets that even seasoned chick-pea lovers would be hard pushed to differentiate between. L’As du Fallafel has the reputation of being the best, and the daily queues outside its take-away window go some way to backing that reputation up.
Don’t be put off by the amount of people waiting though, their crafty and efficient ordering system deploys someone patrolling the queue on the street to issue tickets and take your money so that all you have to do when you get to the window is tell the chef how much of the scrummy yoghurt sauce you want your ping-pong ball sized falafels drenched in.
And what about the food? Well, the salad is finely shredded and extremely fresh and the pita bread is deliciously squishy and soft yet tough enough to withstand the noshing action of your jaws without jettisoning half the contents of your sandwich all over the floor. The golden falafel balls themselves are crispy without being greasy and you just can’t fault the gently spiced flavor of their puffy contents.
Whether or not this really is the best falafel in Paris remains to be seen, but bearing in mind its in Le Marais, you’ll do well to find anything else for less than 5€.
34 rue des Rosiers
75004 Paris
L’Alicheur is just what the doctor ordered: healthy food! Shunning butter, oil, or anything fried, this hidden little take-away spot relies only on the flavor from a variety of fruits and vegetables. Throw in a few Cambodian family secrets et voila—a tasty solution to getting your daily dose of greens.
A simple menu featuring salads, sandwiches, noodles (gluten-free, of course) or the special plat du jour of fish or the latest market specialty never gets old. But its the soup—packed with 10 vegetables and spiced with tamarind and lemongrass—that guarantees a line out the door. For dessert, try the five-fruit salad or the cocktail du jour of blended fruits and veggies such as cauliflower, papaya, green beans, and mango for a vitamin-packed creamy smoothie. It sounds peculiar, but tastes divine.
96 rue Saint Maur
75011 Paris
Traipsing down Rue Oberkampf on a Saturday evening can be grueling (if you happen to run into a group of pub crawling tourists), surprising (finding yourself faced with walls of artwork completely dedicated to Frank Zappa) and thoroughly enjoyable-if you stumble across this lucky find.
Framed by dark woods and worn prints on the walls, stepping into this rambunctious nook is like stepping back in time to some ‘40s Parisian Bistro. The dining spaces towards the back and downstairs buzz with satisfied gourmandizers sampling from kitchen’s French menu (the confit du canard and Cassoulet are unmissable), while the bar area up front overflows with young patrons lounging to a mix of M.I.A, drum’n’bass and Bollywood tunes, sipping very well-priced beers and trading barbs with the jocular (and very reliable) bar staff.
Come Sunday brunch, the roaring laughter and bavarderie of local twentysomethings and young families fills tastefully decorated salon and boasts a tempting (and filling) array of yogurts, fruits, charcuterie, pancakes and breads.
116 Rue Oberkampf
75011 Paris
Ser ud til at være en blanding af museum, café, reastaurant, spa, grønt område etc. Mathilde synes det ser meget spændende ud :)
Parisians usually enjoy “La mosquee”—the mosque—for its mint tea, traditional pastries and 30-minute massages. But the exotic gardens, the Andalusian mosaics and the 33-meter minaret warrant a visit as well, especially on Sundays after a big night out.
Built between 1922 and 1926 in the Hispano-Moresque style, the mosque commemorates the fallen Muslim “tirailleurs” from the North African colonies who fought against the Germans during World War I. The 1920-traditional hamam is an authentic trip to the “thousand and one night” land, especially after an energetic massage executed by robust Arab women. Student-friendly prices—2-3 Euros for entry—also reflect more authentic times. There’s also a restaurant, a tea room and even a suk inside the mosque.
Set in the Rohan wing of Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Musée de la Mode et du Textile houses a whopping 6,000 costumes, 35,000 fashion accessories and 30,000 pieces of textile. No small feat for a fashion museum, we assure you, especially considering the nightmare that is textile conservation.
The museum traces the history of fashion from the regency period to present day, and the important and under-appreciated evolution of textile production from the 7th century onward. Re-envisioned in 1997, the museum also hosts exemplary exhibitions from contemporary French design houses like Dior, Chanel and Sonyia Rykiel, in particular. Consult their website for details concerning current exhibitions.
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Some people have seen the Louvre museum a hundred times in their lives. But few people know the “cour carree” as well, this magnificent courtyard in the western wing of the Louvre (from rue de Rivoli). A short trip there is just a cultural must.
You can sit on one of the few benches of the courtyard late at night and stare at the delicate lights on each façade. Bring a glass of wine if you can. During the day, the old Renaissance architecture and its decorative sculptures are a pleasure for the eye as well as the spirit. And If you’re lucky enough, you’ll hear a lonely cellist playing Bach in the background, which makes it a moment of grace and serenity.
A world of contemporary art disguised as a parking lot, the Palais de Tokyo is Paris’ answer to contemporary art post-Pompidou. Housed next to the Musee d’Art Moderne de la Vile de Paris in an art-deco building produced for Paris’ International Exhibition in 1837, the space was opened with art critics Nicolas Bourriaud and Jerome Sans as co-directors, creating a serious stir in the art world.
Architects Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal gave the then-derelict building a much-needed facelift in 2001 for the cool price of 4 million Euros, creating a sprawling and open exhibition space.
With no permanent collection and few solo exhibitions, the museum encourages creativity through short-term group exhibitions and a jam packed agenda filled with lecture series, workshops, performances and an on-site radio station.
It can at times feel more like the world’s most cutting-edge cultural mall, with a self-service restaurant, library and shop, not to mention its midnight closing time. We especially recommend coming for the first Thursday every month, when there is a free vernissage.