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2 months ago | 
timeout.com | Rémi Morvan |Olivia Simpson
NewsThe iconic Paris landmark will shut for five years for renovationsWritten by Olivia SimpsonWritten by: Rémi MorvanMonday 3 February 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: ShutterstockAdvertisingParis is packed full of world-class galleries: you’ve got the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Grand Palais, and the Musée de l'Orangerie, to name just a few. Then there’s the Centre Pompidou.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
timeout.com | Antoine Besse |Olivia Simpson
LâAlimentation GĂ©nĂ©raleLâAlimentation GĂ©nĂ©raleNot as hectic as a club but livelier than a regular bar, these dance bars offer partygoers the perfect middle groundThursday 23 January 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppTranslated by: Olivia SimpsonAdvertisingDonât get us wrong, Paris has some incredible clubs, but sometimes you just donât have it in you to pay for entry, queue for overpriced drinks, and stay out until dawn.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
timeout.com | Houssine Bouchama |Antoine Besse |Goulven Le pollès |Olivia Simpson
© Takara© TakaraLove Japanese cuisine but worried about getting a raw deal? Try these great restaurants for the best sushi and sashimi in ParisWednesday 22 January 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by: Goulven Le PollesTranslated by: Olivia SimpsonAdvertisingSushi may have been invented in Japan in the nineteenth century (although the techniques it employs go back even further), but its popularity has truly skyrocketed in the last thirty years – and nowhere more than France.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
timeout.com | Rémi Morvan |Antoine Besse |Olivia Simpson
© Baiser Salé© Baiser SaléThe very best places to listen to jazz in the City of Lights, as chosen by local editorsFriday 17 January 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppTranslated by: Olivia SimpsonAdvertisingParis has a long history with jazz that stretches way back to the First World War. Josephine Baker, Cole Porter and Django Reinhardt – over the years, many of the genre’s biggest stars lived and performed in the city’s bars and venues.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
timeout.com | Olivia Simpson
NewsLa Géode, a giant sphere in Paris's Parc de la Villette, has reopened with an upgraded cinema experienceWritten by Olivia SimpsonTranslations EditorFriday 10 January 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: ShutterstockAdvertisingSince 1985, La Géode has lit up the Parc de la Villette with its 36-metre shimmering sphere and giant hemispherical screen. Now, after six years spent upgrading the cinematic experience, this architectural marvel has just reopened its doors.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
timeout.com | Maria Gomez |María José Gómez |Olivia Simpson
© Elan Fleisher / Time Out© Elan Fleisher / Time OutBring in the New Year in style with our round-up of Barcelona's best partiesFriday 6 December 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppTranslated by: Olivia SimpsonAdvertisingBarcelona is known for its festivals, clubs and nightlife, so it’s no surprise that when New Year’s Eve comes around, this city really puts on a show. And the good thing is, you can combine your NYE celebrations with some sightseeing too.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
timeout.com | Houssine Bouchama |Olivia Simpson
© Boby© BobyGrab your warmest gear and get on the ice this Christmas in ParisMonday 2 December 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppTranslated by: Olivia SimpsonAdvertisingIf you’re heading to Paris over the Christmas season, you’re in luck. Not only do you have some of the world’s best museums, galleries, hotels, restaurants and bars to enjoy, but, come December, you’ve also got festive favourites like Christmas markets, and of course, ice rinks, to explore.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
timeout.com | Rémi Morvan |Olivia Simpson
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra© Jean-Pierre DalbéraFeeling festive? These amazing Parisian Christmas markets are a celebration of all things Noël, from Montmartre to La DéfenseFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppTranslated by: Olivia SimpsonAdvertisingWe could spend hours discussing the perfect time of year to visit Paris, but a trip to the City of Lights during the festive season just might take the gâteau.
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Feb 9, 2024 | 
homesandinteriorsscotland.com | Olivia Simpson
My childhood was like the outback version of Billy Elliot. I grew up in Jerilderie, New South Wales, a town with just 900 people. I was the only boy in the village who danced and was teased a lot – you can imagine all the names I was called – but my mum and dance teachers were very supportive. After primary school, I went to an arts high school in Melbourne. Once the initial homesickness eased off, I felt a real sense of belonging.
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Feb 2, 2024 | 
homesandinteriorsscotland.com | Olivia Simpson
The Northern Irish artist on her many inspirations, the rewards of working with local communities and how almost two decades in Scotland have shaped her practiceAs told to Olivia SimpsonI grew up in Northern Ireland, but I’ve been in Scotland for 18 years now. Initially, I moved to Edinburgh to study illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. I loved the diverse student body and meeting so many creative people from lots of different countries.
