Articles By: Phil Chavanne

11 Sep, 2008

Eating (Way too Well) in Paris: Third Stop at Le Gourmet »
Yet another interesting stop in our culinary adventures in Paris, the Le Gourmet restaurant offers great French cuisine for prices I hadn't seen in Paris in 15 years. -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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25 Oct, 2007

Eating Well in Paris: Second Stop at Chez Tante Alice »
Eating out right in Paris: in this second installment of my new series of articles, I introduce you to Tante Alice, a fine restaurant which deserves a place in the pantheon of French provincial cuisine. Yummy! -- [ Travel and Leisure » France ]

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25 Oct, 2007

Eating Well in Paris - First Stop at Chez Georges »
When you stay in Paris for a short while only, eating out at a decent, reasonably priced restaurant may become a silly game of trial and error. In this new series of articles, I will recommend several places no traveler will ever regret having tried out! -- [ Travel and Leisure » France ]

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23 Oct, 2007

How to Shop Smartly for Fashion in Paris »
Going to Paris for a shopping spree needs not put your household finances down for the next two years. It simply requires a little planning, and being let in on little-known shops offering bargain basement deals. -- [ Shopping and Retail » Fashion and Style ]

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23 Oct, 2007

Paris Off the Beaten Path: Try Small Museums »
Small Paris museums offer you an alternative to the large venues when you wish to avoid the crowds there. See which museums to visit here. -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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03 Mar, 2007

Four High Spots to See Paris from Above »
When you want to view Paris from the top, four vantage points offer an easy access. Paris expert Phil Chavanne has located them for you. -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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03 Mar, 2007

Places in Paris Where to Romance Your Love »
Like Venice, Paris has always been a magnet for lovers and their affairs. As Woody Allen put it: "As long as you haven't been kissed during any of those rainy Parisian afternoons, you haven't been kissed at all." Paris is where sleepy marriages are rekindled, the flames of passion ignited, vows renewed, and special someones met. But where will you get the most ardent thrill? -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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28 Feb, 2007

Three Spots for a Quiet Afternoon in Paris »
There are so many things to see in Paris and so little time to do it that your journey in the French capital can wind up taking the colors of a marathon run. I offer you a different take on it: stop, review your options, and decide to kill a couple of hours doing just nothing but reading a good book in a spot where you can be left to yourself. Here are three spots where you can do just that. -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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28 Feb, 2007

Should You Tip in Paris? »
Sitting at a cafe terrace in Paris, and watching people passing by while sipping on your Perrier water is not something you want to miss. But here comes the check, and with it the question: should I tip, and how much? -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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27 Feb, 2007

A Variety of Things to Do in Serendipitous Paris »
Everyone will memorize something personal about Paris. I thought it would be a rich idea to start writing a brand new series of articles in which I would offer each time a motley of ideas: obscure sites to see, off-the-wall museums to visit, quaint shops to shop at, and other things to do (for free or for money) in Paris. Starting now! -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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27 Feb, 2007

A Potpourri of Ideas to Try out in Paris »
Your experience of Paris will necessarily be different from that of any other traveler. Because your expectations are unique, your perception of the French capital will be yours, and yours only. Diversity being the name of the game, I thought you would enjoy being told about a larger variety of unusual places to visit, and singular things to do while in Paris. -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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06 Feb, 2007

Paris Touring With Little Money and No Legwork »
To the exception of its rather enjoyable aerial line #6, the Paris metro does not shine as a sightseeing vehicle. To those of you who want to 'see while learning', I would recommend discovering sections of the city on the wheels of the Open Tour deck bus. -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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06 Feb, 2007

What Is the Oldest Bar in Paris? »
French people love drinking and eating out. Paris overflows with bars, wine bars, cafés, bistros and restaurants. Tons of fun. But which and where is the oldest one? -- [ Travel and Leisure » Europe ]

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