Tag: HiddenParis

The Street Art of Belleville: Paris’s Hidden Artistic Neighborhood

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Déguisé en requin

Ever since watching the French Netflix movie Lords of Scam (reviewed here), I’ve been curious about the Parisian neighborhood of Belleville. This documentary traces the rise and crash of scammers who conned the EU carbon quota system and pocketed millions before turning on one another. Much of the action unfolds in Belleville,…

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Enjoy a Paris Stroll Along the Remarkable Coulée Verte

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Pont piéton

One of my favorite places to stay when visiting Paris is the bustling town of Vincennes. Vincennes lies just beyond the eastern edge of Paris, north of the Bois de Vincennes, Paris’ largest public park. Lodging in this prosperous suburb generally costs less than in the city of light. And…

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