Polène! I went home for three months came back and there were 1000 Polène boutiques in my neighborhood (actually: one, where a Comptoir des Cotonniers used to be — a downgrade, in my opinion.) But: Is Polene cheaper in Paris? Let’s do some math! First, of course, we need to....
Ba&sh is a great French brand, even if it’s annoying to type and too expensive. I do have a solid fix for the second issue, even if there’s no addressing the first: Ba&sh Second/e Main, used Ba&sh pieces that have been authenticated, thoroughly cleaned and repaired, and re-presented for sale....
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Sézane outlet store — the physical shop, at 12 rue d’Uzès — has been closed since early 2026. Will it reopen? Who can say. We sure hope so — it was hit or miss, but an old-school outlet, with the chance of finding something exceptional at a....
Pickleball is taking over. I played tennis in high school — in a more scattershot but still deeply obsessed way since then — and so fought against it as long as possible, but here’s the thing: It’s too fun. Resistance is futile. When I left grad school for France earlier....
What is cool! Everyone’s cool is different from everyone else’s — so when I say this is the list of the coolest places to go in Paris, I definitively mean that it is my list. Ergo: more bookstores than restaurants, more shops than bars. Your list will be different from....
Yes: You can play pickleball in Paris, even as a visitor, even as an American (for now anyway lol), even as a beginner, and even as a non-francophone. Those Frenchies are tough! And they love their racquet sports, so expect a high level of competition, even from the retired guy....
Paris is a city of immense beauty, but also immense, if occasional, complication. These are my best Paris travel hacks for navigating the city. 1. I feel safe here, but property crime is real. Within the city limits, I’ve never felt unsafe in Paris — not even walking home solo....
Ever wonder about the best non-touristy neighborhoods in Paris? Our letter-writer did! (Pre-PS: If you have travel questions, please do send them to us via Instagram DM; there’s nothing better in the whole world.) The question: Can you recommend your favorite residential arrondissement — not touristy? Absolutely!! I want to....
