http://www.gridskipper.com/ This is Gridskipper's Paris section. http://www.gawker.com/advertising/terms-of-use.php en-us tips@gridskipper.com 2006-08-01T08:49:53-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/the-land-of-milk-and-water-191191.php For some it's cheesy monuments in miniature; for others the ubiquitous coffee table book. But for the fashion-forward traveler, the greatest holiday souvenir must be a unique purchase from one of those under-the-radar, home-grown labels that Europe cultivates so well.... 191191@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-08-01T08:49:53-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/indulge-your-ego-189651.php There is nothing casual about a European summer, where city fashion stakes remain as high as the hemlines on this season's baby doll dresses. Not even outdoor furnishing slides under the radar, as witnessed by Ego's current haute couture range... 189651@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-25T10:19:07-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/geowalks-know-more-move-less-189556.php The problem with information is that you have to organize it somehow. Tis not folly to be wise as much as it is to not have your wisdom well-organized. That's what's so great about Geowalks, a new Google Map application.... 189556@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-24T19:23:29-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/playing-good-tastebad-taste-in-paris-gteau-dor-189017.php It's courtesy of the Vera Wang-style homogenisation of wedding everywhere that such eclectically inelegant pâtisseries as Le Gâteau Doré are almost a thing of the past. But for those looking for more in a wedding cake than pretty cup-cake towers... 189017@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-21T12:01:41-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/a-very-deyrolle-sense-of-style-188728.php Continuing our coverage of where taxidermied animals congregate, we bring you Deyrolle, a Paris shop mythic among lovers of taxidermy and anyone jonesing to buy anything from a stuffed camel to a stuffed chow. The store was founded by Jean-Baptiste... 188728@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-20T13:45:58-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/red-sole-diaries-in-paris-188426.php Of the few huge names in footwear fashion, only one is recognizable by that trademark, the flame red leather sole. That's right. While Mr Blahnik was shot to superstardom with the aid of a shoe-crazed American sitcom star (and that... 188426@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-19T12:46:32-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/pariss-outdoor-movies-187985.php With free nightly movies at the Park La Villette, France continues its use of public funds for things more visible than healthy school lunches and new encyclopedia in the public library. Every night except Monday, Frenchies and foreigners alike gather... 187985@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-18T07:07:55-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/does-the-shopping-ever-end-186941.php In Paris, no. The fine finery fiends at Refinery29 bring a slew of Paris finds from Colette part-owner and buyer, Sarah Lerfel. Some shops are well-known, like the huge department store BHV but some you would never find without Ms.... 186941@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-12T18:32:25-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/dead-man-walking-in-paris-186361.php Jonesin' for some sweet action with a bevy of dead French scribes, but don't have the green for a quick jaunt to Paris? Fear not, for the Cimetiere du Pere LaChaise website offers a great virtual tour, complete with 360... 186361@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-11T08:00:00-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/italians-strip-french-curl-up-in-foetal-position-186156.php Gridskipper's farflung correspondents filed these reports from the field on the joy and agony of the FIFA final. Azzurri fan Nicole Martinelli from Milan writes: Italian blues Azzurri beat the smirk off French Les Bleus to take the World... 186156@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-10T11:45:00-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/santi-gets-haughty-with-water-in-paris-185820.php Deciding on lunch is rarely a problem at this branché resto in the pulsing heart of a pedestrian market street, rue Montorgueil, in the 2nd arrondisement. Selecting a bottle of water, however, is an altogether more complicated proposition. Consider this... 185820@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-07T12:48:19-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/crea-craft-mecca-185273.php A loyal reader drops big hints regarding the opulently stocked art and craft boutique that is Crea, and we're right there on the spot. Taking up an impressive segment of rue St Placide, the three-level store is nirvana for crafty,... 185273@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-07-05T15:30:30-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/paris-on-sale-184536.php Going, going... Soldes! Boutique windows plastered in discount promotions, streets filled with shopping bag-laden Parisians - for the next few weeks Paris is a city in the grip of a red-hot, sale fever. The much-anticipated twice-yearly sales are a goldmine... 184536@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-06-30T13:30:01-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/aurorecapucine-patisserie-184333.php There is no need to bother with the tourist-trap tea salon Ladurée or even Pierre Hermé's pâtisserie in the stodgy 15th arrondissement. For a French pastry called macaron (no relation to American macaroons), visit Aurore-Capucine (3, rue de Rochechouart, in... 184333@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-06-29T13:50:34-05:00 http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/paris/musee-du-quai-de-branly-opens-183929.php Architect Jean Nouvel held court at last week's opening of the new Musée du Quai de Branly, exhibiting collections of African, Asian, and Oceanic art. The building looks like a hodgepodge of discordant elements -- glass box, colored nubs, plant-draped... 183929@http://www.gridskipper.com/ Paris 2006-06-28T09:28:30-05:00