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Picardie 22 rue de Picardie Entrance Code: 82B39 Esc C (Agecif) 1st floor on left Telephone: 01 77 19 45 78 Metro: Temple, Filles du Calvaire

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Rue de Picardie is situated in the Quartier du Temple, the northern section of the Marais between the Place de la République and Arts-et-Métiers. It is ideally located to explore the varied neighbourhoods of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th districts of Paris. The Quartier du Temple was once a fortified, semi-independent entity under the Knights Templar, until the order grew so powerful it rivaled the monarchy and it was suppressed in 1313 by Philippe le Bel. Their Templar Tower was razed in 1808, and the Carreau du Temple market built in its place in 1857 by Baron Haussmann, along with the Mairie for the 3rd arrondissement and the Square du Temple. Within short walk, The Marché des Enfants-Rouges (Market of Red Children!) is the oldest covered market in Paris, dating back to 1615 (that’s Louis XIII for the slow ones!). After a six year period of closure and threatened with the prospect of being levelled, this historic market was saved, refurbished, and re-opened only a few years ago, thanks to the insistence of local residents.

Explore the finest of chocolate shops, health foods, cheeses, flowers, and oysters. And if you’re wondering about the name, well, the kids in the local orphanage in the 17th century wore red uniforms. You can also visit the Square du Temple park (corner of Rue du Temple and Rue de Bretagne) created in the mid-19th century great for leisurely stroll and for children which is wonderful in spring and summer.

Just next door is The Marais, considered one of Paris’ “quartier branché” –hip- neighbourhoods with its many trendy boutiques, cafés and restaurants and home to the Musée Carnavalet (Paris history museum) and the Place des Vosges the beautiful royal square constructed under Henri IV in 1605.

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Table of contents

Page 3. Top Tips

Page 4. Amenities, phone

Page 5. Television and Entertainment system

Page 6. High Speed Internet, sofa bed, heating

Page 7-8 Appliances

Page 9. Recycling and metro

Page 10. La Poste, Local Food & Wine, Museums and Monuments

Pages 11-13. Maps of the area

Pages 14-23 Restaurant suggestions

Pages 24. Walking Tours

Pages 25-26. French Vocabulary

Page 27. Useful numbers

Page 28-29. Our other Properties

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Top Tips.…

➢ CHECK-OUT On the day you check-out be sure to turn everything off and close all windows securely. Make sure you have packed all your belongings. Once ready to vacate leave the keys together inside the apartment then shut the door firmly behind you making sure it is closed properly.

➢ NOISE ALERT! Sound carries in Parisian flats. Please be respectful and don’t play the TV or music loudly. Please don’t use the washing machine, dryer or dishwasher after 9 pm. Please be gentle with the front door to avoid slamming. Please don’t roll luggage at night or too early on the floor. Have your luggage ready in the hallway to avoid disturbing the neighbours in the morning.

➢ TAXI Taxi G7: 01 47 39 47 39 Taxi G7 (large car): 01 47 39 01 39 Taxi G7 English: 01 41 27 66 99

➢ QUESTIONS? PROBLEMS?

Paris Agent:+33 6 37 53 85 23 (Georgina) Email: [email protected]

Alternative number – send text first: Gail: +33 6 77 06 85 87

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❖ Amenities

❖ Linen and towels ❖ Telephone with free local & Special Notes: ❖ Cutlery, cookware and international landline calls dishes ❖ Cable TV with English channels The building is very secure and ❖ Microwave ❖ DVD player without the code and your key you will not be able to enter the ❖ Electric Stove and Oven ❖ Hairdryer apartment. ❖ Dishwasher ❖ Iron and board Please feel free to use any food in ❖ Kettle, Toaster and Coffee ❖ English books and magazines the cupboards but please replace anything you finish. Thank you! Maker ❖ Wi-Fi high speed internet access Should anything break or be ❖ Fridge, freezer ❖ 1x Queen size bed, 1x sofa bed damaged in any way during your stay ❖ Washer please let us know. ❖ Shower & Bath

Tips: NEVER leave your keys inside the lock or you will not be able to get the key into the lock on the outside to open the door again. Only a locksmith will be able to repair it.

❖ The Telephone and International Calls

The phone will allow you to call To call the telephone in the To call North America: North America, and most EU apartment: 001 area code + number countries— Incoming call from France: 01 77 19 45 78 Landlines only—(see list) From Europe: Voicemail: Dial 888 for Otherwise, for countries not listed, 00 33 1 77 19 45 78 messages. please use a phone card. From North America: Dial # to skip messages 011 33 1 77 19 45 78 3 to repeat messages From Australia: 2 to erase messages 0011 33 1 77 19 45 78

Tips: International phone cards may be purchased at most convenience stores, « tabacs » (where you buy cigarettes), at most grocery stores or at the post office.

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❖ Television & Entertainment system

Turn on the TV by using green power button on the top right of the Sony TV remote.

For Cable TV • Turn on SFR Cable box with cable remote (top RH green button on its remote). • Set the TV source to HDMI-1 (Top left hand button on Sony remote). • Sometimes you have to switch the SFR cable box off a couple of times for it to power on properly (if you hear no sound try again)

For playing DVD or CD • Switch on LG Blue ray player (red top left button on its remote) • Set the TV source to HDMI-2 (Top left hand button on Sony remote).

For other HDMI sources e.g computer • Connect computer or other device to the unused HDMI cable at the back of the TV box. • Set the TV source to HDMI-3 (Top left hand button on Sony remote).

The sound bar. • sits under the box under the TV. It comes on automatically after a little while when the TV is in use. • Adjust the sound level from the Sony TV remote. • The sound characteristics can be modified with the Maxell mini remote.

. CNN: 541

BBC World: 542

France 24 English: 543

CNBC: 544 Bloomberg: 545 Al Jazeera English: 546 Sky News: 549 BBC Entert: 667

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❖ High Speed Internet Access

There is a Wi-Fi internet connection or you can use the yellow Ethernet cable at the back of the modem.

Network: SSID SFR-f9f0 Pass code: Q59E 5UWA XWHQ (no spaces all caps)

No wireless connection? No problems just use the Ethernet plug which needs to be plugged at the back of the wireless modem as well as in to your computer.

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing a problem with the internet or phone, you can reboot the system by un-plugging the power adapter from the modem for 30 seconds and then plugging it back in to complete the re boot.

❖ Sofa-Bed

Remove all cushions towards you to unfold the bed. Gently repeat the To open the bed: process backwards to re-fold the Face the sofa, place your hand on the middle of the Gently repeat the process backwards to re-fold the frame/handle. Gently pull the handle up and bed.

❖ Heating

There are several radiators Comfort/Eco. (Pick Please note these are located in the living room numbered dial to adjust the different for the area and in the bedroom. temperature, temperature Temperature of Eco or Lift up the lid on the top Eco if you’re on “moon” Comfort. right on the radiators. mode and Comfort if you’re

Select the function”mode” on “sun” mode. of Permanent (sun), Eco Permanent (moon) or

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❖ Appliances

Working the Oven, cooker and microwave

The kitchen is equipped with knob on the far left which indicates an induction cooker, separate to select the the cooking time oven and microwave. desired programme. to the time desired. For the cooker: Press the O The knob on the right regulates Note: the oven will not work shape for 2 seconds to switch the oven temperature from 0- unless you turn the cooking timer on. on and off. Then press the +/- Max. to regulate the heat of the rings. To use the microwave select You must place a pan on the Note: 180°C is approximately the Watt on the upper dial and cooktop to activate the heat. equivalent to 350°F. then the time on the lower dial. To operate the oven turn the Then turn the center knob

Washer

The Washer is located in 6-Normal 90° –120mns to the right of the program the bathroom. –7-Prewash 60° –105mns dial. 8-Delicate cold –105mns There is a lock function you Pull out the drawer to put can use which ensures the in your soap and fabric 9-Delicate 30° –120mns program will not be affected softener (The I compartment 10-Delicate 40° –60mns if any buttons are in the drawer is for the pre- 11-Delicate 60° –70mns accidentally pressed. wash cycle, II compartment 12-Wool 35° –40mns for the main wash cycle, the 13-Rinse compartment is for fabric 14-Spin-Dry The lock function is activated when pressing the softener. The programmes 15-Drain are listed on lip of drawer Start/Stop button for 3 (open drawer to see them) seconds when turning on a 1-Normal cold – 60mns Activate the round program cycle. A lock symbol will selector dial by pressing to 2- Quick 30° – 30mn appear on the lighted panel release it. Turn the dial to and the feature will cancel at 3-Normal 30° –80mns select wash cycle, the control the end of the wash cycle. 4-Normal 40° –90mns panel will light up. 5-Normal 6O° – 80mns Press the Start/Stop button

Dishwasher Open the door. Press the ON button on the The machine will start when you close far left . the dishwasher door. Fill the detergent dispenser A. Load the racks. Select a program by pressing the  button.

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WASHING MACHINE

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❖ Recycling

The bins are located in the • Paper including magazines, courtyard—in front of the newsprint or envelopes • Small electrical appliances entrance. • Cardboard boxes including including blenders, razors, irons There are different cereal boxes, detergent or out or hairdryers. garbage bins, depending packaging All other garbage or anything on what you have to • Metal cans including aerosol you are unsure about should go discard. products, food tins, aluminum in the bin with the green lid. • Plastic including water, soda, Garbage is picked up every day. All bins are green but the milk or juice bottles, cleaning The garbage bins are located in one with the Yellow lid is for product containers, the courtyard. the following items:

❖ Metro Station (Subway)

The closest metro station is To use lines 3,5,9 you have small children or a Temple Line 3. and 11 go to Place Paris Visit day pass. To get to the metro go right out de la Republique and use the Keep your tickets until you of the building along rue Republique metro. have exited your destination Picardie till you reach rue du Be sure to ask for a plan du station as you might be stopped Petit-Thouars turn left. At the metro (metro map) which by a metro controller. end of this street turn right on comes in a large or small size. to rue du Temple and the Don’t forget that you can metro station entrance will be purchase a ‘carnet de dix’ at the top of this street. regular price or reduced price if

Tips: Buy a “Paris Visit day pass” to make unlimited, unrestricted trips around Paris or “un carnet (de dix)” of 10 tickets which you can use on any journey within Paris on the metro, bus or RER. Each metro or bus trip costs one ticket. If you buy a book of 10 identical tickets (carnet de dix) you will make a saving of at least 20% compared to buying 10 tickets separately. You can purchase tickets from a metro station or use the kiosk by selecting your language with the rolling handle. Only some kiosks take bills. Please beware that metro tickets are magnetic. Do not place them with coins, cell phone or other electronics as they will de-magnetize.

❖ La Poste (The Post Office) Instead of standing in The normal postal There is a postal office on 67 line to send your office hours are from Rue des Archives, 75003 letters, you can use 8:00am-7:00pm the postal machines available in Monday through Friday and When you post letters or cards the post office. Simply place 8:00am-12:00pm on Saturdays. going outside of France you will your letter on top of the scale Other important services at the be sending them, « à and choose from the on- screen post office include currency l’étranger » (which means options. You can change to the exchange, Western Union, abroad). language of your choice on the photocopying, faxing and more.

first screen.

Tips: When dropping mail in the yellow mailboxes “autres departements/ Etranger” is for anything out of Paris or France

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❖ Food, Wine and a Whole lot more To shop as the Parisians do, try Friday and Saturday food store) to pick up a few the indoor food market of the Sunday from 8.30 am to 2pm provisions. "Marche des Enfant There are several grocers Rouges" one of the For one stop shopping try located throughout the oldest indoor markets the Monoprix located at neighbourhood including one in Paris at 39 rue 164 rue du Temple on the on rue Picardie. Bretagne, a way to the Metro station In France wine and spirits can wonderful location Temple. be purchased at convenience for buying, food and stores as well as supermarkets. wine as well as for a bit of On a Sunday, when most stores people watching and are closed the Marche des restaurants. Enfants Rouges is open until For some wine advice, try Le 1pm (the Montorgueil open-air Open Tuesday to Saturday from Repaire de Bacchus at 40 rue market is open until 1pm), you 8h30 am to 1pm and de Bretagne. can always head to an 4 –7.30 pm and until 8pm alimentation générale (general

❖ Where are the Museums and Monuments?

Château de Versailles Musee Carnavalet RER C to Versailles Rive Gauche 23 rue de Sevigne Closed on Monday Metro St Paul (line1) Closed on Monday Musée du Louvre Metro Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre (line 1 or 7) Giverny Closed Tuesday (located 76km outside Paris) Take the train from St Lazare to Vernon Centre Pompidou Metro Rambuteau (line11) Closed Tuesday

Musée d’Orsay Metro Invalides (line 8) Closed Monday

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Map of the Area 22 rue de Picardie 75003, Paris

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Map of the Area 22 rue de Picardie 75003, Paris

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Map of the Area 22 rue de Picardie 75003, Paris

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Z&J’s Guide to Eating and Drinking in Paris

September 3, 2016

Martin | Boire et Manger: One of our top picks!

We know one of the first questions you will have coming off the airplane is “where are we going to eat?” The challenge of course won’t be finding a restaurant, it will be choosing! So Jaymes our knowledgeable blog writer, web designer and once our Paris agent and his wife Zel compiled this comprehensive list of their favourite eats and drinks for their many wedding guests who came to Paris. They have kindly shared it with us. You may find it biased towards their own area of Paris but as Jaymes always says it has the best food in town!

Paris is one of the defining culinary capitals of the world, if for no other reason than it’s at the geographic center of France and Europe’s diverse agricultural regions. As a result, Paris is supplied with daily fresh deliveries of produce, meats, seafood, dairy products and countless other comestibles. Whether it’s oysters from Bretagne, foie gras from the Aquitaine, Choucroute garnis from Alsace, Cassoulet from the Languedoc or simply champagne from Champagne, Paris doesn’t have a specific culinary tradition of its own per se, but is rather the center point where all of France’s culinary traditions converge and are put on display at the highest level.

Bon appétit:

THE CLASSICS Steak-Frites

Our top pick for Paris’ most signature dish would have to be the original Le Bistrot Paul Bert (18 rue Paul Bert). Their Côte de Boeuf (Prime Rib), served for two people, with a side plate of hand cut, expertly fried potatoes is simply perfection. This is not for the faint of heart or stomach, so come hungry and be prepared! They have an extensive wine list as well, with many great natural wines form Bourgogne that pair nicely.

Our second choice is the timeless Relais de l’Entrecôte (15 rue Marbeuf, 8th Arr.). While Paul Bert boasts a variety of classic French dishes on it’s menu, Relais is purely steak frites. Thinly sliced and served with their mysterious green sauce, Relais is an experience of its own. You certainly won’t escape the tourists eating here, but you won’t be disappointed with the meal either. We highly recommend the Dâme Blanche for dessert. A head’s up though, the waitresses will be a little on the cold and gruff side…consider it part of the Parisian charm.

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Soufflé

Our top pick for a genuine French soufflé is also Le Bistrot Paul Bert. Their gargantuan, not overly sweet vanilla soufflé ladeled with Grand Marnier (orange liqueur) is masterfully prepared and absolutely delicious. Save room for it!

Crêpes

Our top pick for crêpes is a toss up between Chez Imogene (25 rue Jean-Pierre Rimbaud 11th Arr.) and Lulu La Nantaise (67 rue de Lancry, 10th Arr.). Both are fantastic examples of brettone-style crêperies offering genuine blé-noir (buckwheat) crêpes and galettes from Bretagne (Brittany). LINGO TIP: A crêpe with savory ingredients is actually a galette, which is folded in a square. A crêpe is sweet and generally served in the more familiar triangular shape.

Croque Monsieur/Madame

This traditional bar munchie has gone on to achieve some what of a mythic status in the culinary world. Perhaps it’s just the simplicity of toasted cheese and ham. However, finding one in Paris that’s not been reheated from a refrigerator can be a daunting task. Thanks to our friends Jakob and Julie, we were introduced to Café La Fusée (168 rue Saint Martin, 3rd Arr.) a few years ago. Aside from just being a great all around, hole-in-the wall wine bar near the Centre Pompidou Art Museum, they serve some of the best Croques in Paris. Stacked triple decker high and topped with chives, it should satisfy the craving. LINGO TIP: A Croque Monsieur and a Croque Madame are identical, except that a Croque Madame is served with a sunny-side egg on top.

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Confit de Canard (Duck Confit)

Duck confit is another list topper for foodies heading to Paris. Consisting of a duck leg, fried and preserved in it’s rendered fat with aromatics, the real magic of this dish is when it’s reheated to a crisp in the oven and served with potatoes. Our top pick would have to be Bistrot des Oies (2 Rue Marie et Louise, 10th Arr.). Their home made and preserved duck confit is a perfect example of this dish. However, be sure to dine here early as they often run out!

Foie Gras

Perhaps France’s most infamous dish, foie gras comes in many different varieties, but almost uniformly always comes at a high price tag. Thankfully, Les Fabricants (61 rue Jean-Pierre Rimbaud, 11th Arr.) makes their own foie gras maison, served year- round. At 10 euros for a generous serving, this is an excellently prepared and very accessible entry point into the divine world of foie gras.

Mousse au Chocolat

As a fellow food enthusiast, Zela’s cousin Raffi would agree that the best address for the “vraie” chocolate mousse in Paris is Chez Janou (2 Rue Roger Verlomme, 3rd Arr.). Brought to you in a largepot that you could practically swim in, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream come true.

Millefeuille

Le Bar Fleuri

Thin slices of delicate puff pastry mounted between rows of crème patissière, a good millefeuille should be surprisingly light and not overly sweet. Here are two spots where we know they serve it just right:

Café de La Mairie: 8 Place Saint Sulpice, 6th Arr. This old school café stretches it’s terrace out across the side walk, offering dramatic views of the impressive Saint Sulpice church. While the food here is often a little overpriced for what it is, it’s worth coming here for a coffee and a slice of their Millefeuille and to soak in the ambience of this classic Left Bank terrace.

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Pâtisserie (French Pastry)

L’escargot chocolate pistachio from Du Pain et Des Idées

While Italy can match France in terms of varieties of cheese and wine and Spain can rival in the cured meats department, there’s one culinary domain where France is untouchable: Bread and Pastry. Bakeries, or boulangeries, have been at the center of French life for centuries and are still found on nearly every corner of Paris today. While almost any boulangerie in Paris is liable to serve good bread and pastry, they’re not all created equally. Here are a few stand out addresses that offer the best examples:

Du Pain et Des Idées: 34 rue Yves Toudic, 10th Arr. Simply put, this is one of the most reputable bakeries in all of Paris. Just take one step inside and you’ll realize this is truly a unique place. Using only the highest quality ingredients and the most traditional of techniques, Du Pain is truly a step back in time. Aside from the finest examples of French pastry classics, like croissants, baguettes and pains au chocolat, their escargots (snail shipped spirals of delicate, flaky puff pastry) are the house specialty. We especially recommend the one with pistachios.

Utopie: 20 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 11th Arr. Utopie is a new startup bakery run by two young, innovative bakers who have brought many nuances and innovations to traditional French bread and pastry. Their croissants are simply perfect and they make our favorite chausson aux pommes. But our favorite is the tarte vanille, a delicate tart shell filled with decadent vanilla cream made with very real and very potent vanilla.

Ladurée Bonaparte: 21 rue Bonaparte, 6th Arr. Ladurée is a classic institution in Paris. Originally opening it’s doors as a humble bakery, Ladurée transformed itself into one of the first high-end pastry boutiques in Paris and today is considered the archetype. The tea room at their original location on the Champs-Elysées also became a central meeting point for affluent women and the feminist movement in France at the turn of the 19th century. Their success led to the opening of several other boutiques throughout the city, of which are personal favorite is the one at 21 rue Bonaparte in the heart of St. Germain-dès-Prés. This quieter, more laid back location is unique because of it’s luxurious oriental tea room. The voluminous space is naturally lit from the glass ceiling above and is adorned with elegant tapestries and murals. It’s the perfect location to relax for an afternoon tea and macaron.

Pierre Hermé: Many Locations The current reigning king of innovation in the world of Macarons, Pierre Hermé has many locations throughout the Paris. A quick google maps search can find the boutique closest to your accommodations. Offering many wild and adventurous flavor combinations, this is our top pick to try France’s most luxurious pastry. The friendly, professional staff at each location often speak English and will gladly explain the different varieties and make flavor pairing suggestions for you.

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OUR TOP WINE BARS

Just like pastry and bread, it’s hard to have a ‘bad’ glass of wine per se in Paris. However, most restaurants and cafés don’t stray too far form the beaten paths of wines that are nowadays quite prominent in the states. So here are a few address where you can truly discover for yourself new and trending wines in France that haven’t quite yet landed stateside:

La Barrette Rouge

La Barrette Rouge: 10 rue du Grand Prieuré, 11th Arr. Dangerously located just downstairs from our apartment, this relatively unpublicized wine cave is everything we love about current wine culture in Paris. It’s laid back with no frills and no pretensions. Just a few friendly faces with one common goal in life, drinking good, affordable wine. They have a very eclectic selection of natural wines and non-AOC, off-the-wall varieties (rosé pétillant?). They also serve wonderfully fresh and delicious small plates. We highly recommend whatever bottle they have open behind the bar on any given night and their burrata (the real deal) with antipasti plate.

Martin | Boire et Manger: 24 Boulevard du Temple, 11th Arr.

If La Barrette Rouge is everything we love about contemporary wine culture in France, then Martin is everything we love about the whole contemporary French culinary pantheon. Adapting fresh and innovative French, néobistrot cuisine to the affordable and socially casual format of Spanish tapas, Martin is a perfect place to gather with friends and share good food and wine. Their menu of small plates changes daily, making it easy to explore many different types of dishes on any given evening. Their list of natural wines is exquisite and equally accessible. It’s also one of the few places in Paris where you can be assured of being served an ice-cold beer that is artisinally crafted and is 4 euros a pint all night long.

Verjus: 47 rue de Montpellier, 1st Arr. Verjus is both a restaurant and a wine bar, opened by an American couple who rose to culinary prominence in Paris back when they ran a private supper club in their apartment. While the restaurant will require reservations, the wine bar downstairs is pretty laid-back and offers a fantastic selection of regional wines and exquisite champagnes. Not to mention, it’s directly across the street from the Palais Royal, meaning after a glass or three you can go for a magical stroll beneath the stone arcades.

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OUR TOP COCKTAIL BARS

Candelaria

Candelaria: 52 Rue de Saintonge, 3rd Arr. We’re quite sure that everyone who has ever come to visit us in Paris has probably come with us at some point to Candelaria. Regularly reputed as one of the best cocktail bars in the world, Candelaria has become a Paris standard. At first glance a no frills, California-style taco bar in the front, step through the white door that would presumably lead to the kitchen pantry and step into a dimly lit speakeasy, serving up innovative, delicious and deceptively potent elixirs. We recommend also having some tacos from the restaurant up front, especially if their margarita machine is churning out frozen, tamarind-infused margaritas.

Le Mary Celeste: 1 Rue Commines, 3rd Arr. Run by the same team behind Candelaria, Le Mary Celeste serves an equally impressive selection of cocktails, as well as exquisitely prepared small plates to accompany them. A local favorite and list topper for visitors during fashion week, be sure to get here early to get a table.

Pas de Loup: 108 Rue Amelot, 11th Arr. Developed by former members of the team behind Candelaria, Pas de Loup also has an amazing cocktail selection, but with a greater emphasis on food and wine as well. Whether stopping by for an apéritif and a small plate for happy hour, or planning to stay through dinner and cocktails, you can’t really go wrong here.

Harry’s New York Bar: 5 rue Daunou, 2nd Arr. While the aforementioned bars are at the forefront of contemporary cocktails in Paris, Harry’s may well be the birthplace of the movement. Passing through the swinging saloon doors, Harry’s New York Bar is half museum, half time-machine. To give you an idea, such immortal drink recipes as the Bloody Mary, French 75 and the Side Car were born here. This old haunt has been frequented by such iconoclasts as Ernest Hemingway, Coco Chanel, Humphrey Bogart, George Gershwin and even fictionally by James Bond in Ian Flemming’s 1960 novel, From A View to a Kill.

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WORLD CUISINE IN PARIS

Italy in Paris

Epicerie Musicale

“Only Paris is worthy of Rome; only Rome is worthy of Paris” reads the sister city pact between two of the world’s greatest cities. In the culinary domain, you could say the same thing overall about France and Italy. Due to France’s next-door proximity to Italy, there are many Italian epiceries, or food shops, that get weekly, if not daily deliveries of fresh products straight from their home country. It’s for this reason that Paris is probably the best place outside of Italy to have ‘real’ Italian food. Here’s our go-to spots:

Epicerie Musicale: 55 Bis Quai de Valmy, 10th Arr. One of our absolute favorite spots in Paris period. Through friends we’ve gotten to know the owners over the past few years and this has quickly become our go-to place to meet up with friends. Superbly decorated with mid-century, modern Italian furniture and appointments, the ambience is completed with soul and blues music coming straight off vinyl from the turntable next to the kitchen counter. This is the place to have a Spritz, the internationally renowned cocktail from Venezia, made authentically with your choice of bitter: Aperol, Cynar or Campari, or in the honor of our good friend Francesco Fioretto, a blend of Aperol and Cynar, known appropriately as a Fioretto. Pair your spritz with their large assiette (plate of antipasti, exquisite aged Italian cheeses, fresh, authentic burrata and a very refined selection of Italian charcuterie).

Mmmmozza: 57 Rue de Bretagne This small Italian sandwich shop is all about one thing: Mozzarella and all of its glorious incarnations. This is by far our favorite sandwich shop. On your choice of focaccia, ciabatta or baguette, you get a whole ball of fresh burrata with your choice of such ingredients as sun- dried tomatoes, roasted eggplants, mortadella, jambon di parma, or capicola. Perfectly situated across from the beautiful park and garden, the Square du Temple, grab your sandwich and take a seat on the grass!

Pozzetto: 39 Rue du Roi de Sicile What started as a gelato shop has expanded into a full-fledged Italian epicerie. One of our favorite spots deep in the Marais, the guys that run Pozzetto are super nice and welcoming. Our recommendation would be to share their mixed assortment of 24 month-aged parmesan and fine Italian charcuterie with some ice-cold, red label Peroni beers. Save room for a scoop of their artisanal gelato afterwards!

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Lisbon in Paris

Don Antonià

If there’s one city we love as much as Paris, it’s Lisbon. It’s the best of California and Europe combined: The Climate of LA, the hills overlooking the bay and the distinctive bridge of San Francisco, all combined the timeless architecture of a European city. Given these qualities, Lisbon has become a popular destination for French people on vacation, leading to a rise in popularity of Portuguese cuisine and culture in France. As a result, many Portuguese chefs and restaurant owners have opened up some great places in Paris:

Comme À Lisbonne: 37 Rue du Roi de Sicile, 4th Arr. Originally just a 2 meter wide coffee shop nestled between other shops on a small street in the Marais, Comme à Lisbon has since expanded next door into their small restaurant, Tasca. This is one of the best places to try the Pasteis di Nata pastry, a traditional recipe originating form the Portuguese monks in the city of Belèm outside of Lisbon, consisting of a smooth custard inside a shell of puff pastry. Subtle and not overly sweet, it’s the perfect accompaniment to a portugese coffee or hot chocolate!

Don Antonia: Rue de la Grange Aux Belles, 10th Arr. Recently opened along the Canal Saint Martin, Don Antonia is a beautiful little bakery that serves many different varieties of the famed Pasteis, plus a whole selection of traditional Portuguese breads, pastries and small snacks, such as black bean and tuna salad and fried cod fritters. The charming, pastel-colored mid-century décor makes for a delightful, retro coffee shop vibe and a great place to head to on a quiet weekend morning in Paris.

A Taste of the Middle East

Urfa Durum Paris’s large community of Mediterranean cultures from the Middle East provide the city with a smorgasbord of diverse cuisine. While there are no shortage of greasy kebab shops that should be avoided, we can recommend some authentic places that just might be one of the culinary highlights of your trip!

Genç Urfa: 11 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 10th Arr. This Kurdish joint is our top pick for lahmajun, the traditional middle eastern flat-bread with minced meat, baked to a crisp and served with fresh vegetables and herbs. One of the best cheap eats in Paris and one that never disappoints. The little tables out front are fun to sit at and take in the view of the overlooking stone Arch, l’Arche de Saint-Denis.

Urfa Durum: 58 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 10th Arr. Just up the street from Genç Urfa, is another one of our favorite Kurdish sandwich shops, whose lamb kebab sandwich, cooked traditionally over open coals, is one the best kebabs in all of Paris. L’As du Falaffel: 34 Rue des Rosiers, 4th Arr. A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without one of the Marais’ most famous falafel sandwiches. In the heart of the Jewish quarter near metro Saint-Paul, L’As du Falafel rather undisputedly has the best falafel in Paris. However, be prepared to wait in line on the weekend, as tourists cue up around the corner!

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Le Petit Phénicien– 101 Rue Oberkampf, 11th Arr. Le Petit Phénicien is our go-to Lebanese spot. Everything from their chiche taouk (chargrilled chicken) sandwich to their tabouleh, moutabol and labneh are spot on. They’re open late too, so if you’re out for the night along rue Oberkampf, bypass the greasy kebab and crêpe shops and head straight here!

Bonjour Vietnam

Bo Bun at Le Cambodge Saigon Sandwich– 8 Rue de la Présentation, 11th Arr. A bit of a trek into Paris’ more colorful, but trending Belleville quarter, Saigon Sandwich is one of the most authentic Banh Mi joints in the city and one of the best deals period. The charming Vietnamese man and his family who run the place even bake their own baguettes Vietnamese style. Their house sandwich, complete marinated pork, chicken or beef, with cilantro and authentic Vietnamese red chilis are less than 4 euros and well worth the trek.

Le Cambodge – 10 Avenue Richerand, 10th Arr. This staple near the Canal St. Martin is kind of the opposite of Saigon Sandwich. The deco and the location clearly appeal to the trendy demographic of the area in place of the authenticity that’s a little rough around the edges in Belleville. But, their Bo Bûn is absolutely delicious and one of the best of examples of the dish we’ve ever had. Do come early though, because if there’s one thing Parisians consume as much as wine and cigarettes, it’s bo bûn and this place get’s bumping later on into the evening.

Little Japan

Okonomiyaki at Happy Teï

The Japanese quarter of Paris is an authentic dining experience not to be missed. Head to rue Saint-Anne near the Opéra Garnier, and you’ll have countless Japanese restaurants to choose from. Here are our favorites:

Hokkaido: 14 Rue Chabanais Hot, fresh and fulfilling! This Japanese rice and noodle house serves some of the most authentic and hot (emphasis on both temperature and spice) Japanese food in Paris. This can be quite a popular place on weekends and at lunch time, so plan accordingly and come very, very hungry.

Happy Teï: 64 Rue Sainte-Anne THE PLACE to have okonomiyaki in Paris. The rather indescribable cabbage pancake with numerous toppings, ranging from octopus to shaved bacon, is an experience in its own. The restaurant itself has a very charming and cozy upstairs dining area as well. Well worth the visit for the adventurous foodie!

Dosanko Lamen– 40 Rue Sainte-Anne This is our go-to Ramen and Gyoza joint. The massive pot of boiling stock positioned right next to the window should give you an idea of the authenticity of this place. For spice lovers, we recommend trying the Kim-Chi-based ramen!

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❖ The Marais Walking Tour (Hip and Cool)

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❖ Useful French Vocabulary

Greetings

Hello/Good morning Bonjour. Good evening Bonsoir. Good night Bonne nuit. Goodbye Au revoir. Yes Oui No Non. Maybe Peut-être Please S’il vous plaît Thank you Merci You’re welcome Je vous en prie Excuse me Excusez-moi I’m sorry Pardon How are you? Comment allez-vous? (formal) Comment vas-tu?/Comment ça va? (informal) Signs Entrance Entrée Exit Sortie Open Ouvert Closed Fermé Browsers welcome Entrée libre Free admission Entrée libre Full/no vacancies Complet Information Reseignements Cash Register Caisse Police station Commissariat de police Men Hommes Women Femmes

Getting Around What times does the ...leave/arrive? A quelle heure part/arrive…? Bus (city) l’autobus/le bus Bus (intercity) l’autocar/ le car Train le train Where is (the)…? Où est…? Bus stop L’arrêt d’autobus/ l’arrêt de bus Metro station La station de métro Train station la gare Ticket office le guichet I’d like a ...ticket Je voudrais un billet… One way aller-simple Return Trip aller-retour 1st class première classe 2nd class deuxième classe

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❖ Useful French Vocabulary

Getting Around (continued)

The train is… Le train est... Delayed en retard On time à l’heure Early en avance cancelled annulé

Around Town

I’m looking for… Je cherche… A bank/exchange office une banque/un bureau de change

City center centre ville Post office le bureau de poste/ la poste A public phone une cabine téléphonique Market le marché

I would like to change je voudrais changer some money/ de l’argent Travelers cheques chèques de voyages

Directions

How do I get to…? Comment je vais à/au…? To the metro station à la station de métro To Sacred Heart au Sacré Coeur Can you show me…? Pouvez vous me montrer …? on the map sur le plan Go straight Continuez tout droit Turn left Tournez à gauche Turn right Tournez à droite

Food

breakfast le petit déjeuner lunch le déjeuner dinner le dîner

A starter/appetiser une entrée Main course le plat principal Dessert un dessert

Set menu prix fixe/ un menu The menu le menu/la carte

Check please! L’addition s’il vous plait! Do you accept credit Acceptez vous les cartes Cards de crédits Tip un pourboire 26

❖ Useful numbers

PARIS RENTAL CONNECTIONS

Paris Agent: 06 37 53 85 23

London Office: +44 208 961 6770

Commissariat (Police): dial 17

Pompiers (Fire Department): dial 18

SAMU (Emergency Medical Assistance): dial 15

Emergency: 112

SOS Anti-poison (anti poison hotline): 01 40 05 48 48 SOS Dentist: 01 43 36 36 00 SOS Medecin (emergency doctor’s hotline): 01 47 07 77 77 SOS Pediatre (emergency children doctor): 01 40 03 22 73

ENGLISH SPEAKING PRIVATE HOSPITAL

American Hospital: 01 46 41 25 25 63, Bd Victor Hugo 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine

TRAVEL

Info SNCF (Train service info): 08 92 35 35 35 Taxi G7 English: 01 41 27 66 99 Taxi G7: 01 47 39 47 39 Taxi G7 Monospace : 01 47 39 01 39

Chauffeur Services : Sébastien Bazin 24/7 Cell phone: +33 6 60 43 70 39 . Email: [email protected]. Website: http://chauffeursdemaitre.com/?lang=en_US

For home service deliveries, concierge services and orientation tours, Karina at Travel Light Paris offers paniers of carefully chosen delicious French food delivered to you on arrival. She also offers orientation tours of your neighbourhood, visits to local markets, personalized itinerary planning and insider tips, plus booking of tickets and activities to help you make the most of your stay in Paris! www.travellightparis.com

Guided Tours: Paris Off the Beaten Track. Marie-Theres Berger – Official guide. Private walking tour is for a

delightful introduction to the city’s history and neighborhoods. The tours can be arranged at your convenience.

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EMBASSIES:

American Embassy. 2, rue St-Florentin, 1er. 01 43 12 23 47 Australian Embassy. 4, rue Jean Rey, 15e. 01 40 59 33 00 British Embassy: 01 44 51 31 00 35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré, 8e. Canadian Embassy. 35, avenue Montaigne, 8e. 01 44 43 29 00. Irish Embassy. 12, avenue Foch, 16e. 01 44 17 67 00 New Zealand Embassy 01 45 01 43 43 7ter, rue Léonard da Vinci, 16e.

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