the vibrant fall colours

the vibrant fall colours of the leaves on the Linden trees in Place des Vosges in the Marais district, followed by coffee at Carette, an elegant almost century-old café. Paris culture When the weather cools down outside, it's time to head indoors and enjoy the vast range of cultural events. From exhibitions galore to ballet, musicals, cabaret, concerts and more, there's plenty of culture to indulge in during the fall months. One of the most fun autumn festivals is held in Montmartre, where there is a secret wine producing vineyard, right in the heart of the city. Each October the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre celebrates the art of food and wine with free concerts, exhibitions, parades and tastings in the heart of the city. Join the locals in a celebration of the grape harvest right in the centre of Paris (9-13 October 2024). Cosy brasseries, Bouillons and Bistros I love a cosy restaurant, a warm and inviting sanctuary from the cooler outdoors, and Montmartre heart-warming grub - a taste of Paris’s culinary heritage. For dazzling interiors and delicious classic French cuisine: Le Grand Colbert (where Jack Nicholson, Keanu Reeves and Diane Keaton dined in the film Something’s Gotta Give) is brimming with Belle Epoque glamour; Le Vaudevile’s art deco looks, and super menu are a winning combination; Bofinger offers traditional French fare and Alsatian specialities in gorgeous surroundings (reserve a table in the main dining room under the glass dome if you can). See our top things to do on rainy days in Paris article on page: 52 Le Grand Colbert 10 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 11