The Sassy Guide to the City of Light
As an American living in Paris for nearly 9 years, I have plenty of words of wisdom to share about this glorious, yet sometimes frustrating, city. Each weekday this month I will share my thoughts on some of the best stuff to do in Paris. Today's letter, L, is for The Long Hop.
In case you haven't read my first book (hold on a second while I cry), I met my French husband at The Long Hop, an English-speaking bar on the Left Bank. I've spent countless, memorable (sometimes fuzzy memories, truth be told) nights at this bar. On a visit to Paris, sure, you should immerse yourself in the culture and sip espresso at a café and eat dinner at an authentic French restaurant. Blah blah blah. When you're ready to go out and have some fun at night, swing by The Long Hop for a drink or three. You never know you who might meet...
...although I can pretty much guarantee you'll meet my friend Etienne (middle guy in the picture above) because he's there every night. He'll be sitting at the end of the bar with a pint. Tell him I sent you.
Check out the full series:
Paris A to Z: A is for Pont Alexandre III
Paris A to Z: B is for Boulangerie
Paris A to Z: C is for Chateau de Vincennes
Paris A to Z: D is for Drinks
Paris A to Z: E is for Eiffel Tower
Paris A to Z: F is for Fondue
Paris A to Z: G is for La Grande Epicerie
Paris A to Z: H is for Haussmann Architecture
Paris A to Z: I is for Ile St. Louis
Paris A to Z: J is for Jim Morrison's Grave
Paris A to Z: K is for Kir Royale
Paris A to Z: L is for The Long Hop
Paris A to Z: M is for Métro
Paris A to Z: N is for Notre Dame
Paris A to Z: O is for Musée d'Orsay
Paris A to Z: P is for Promenade Plantée
Paris A to Z: Q is for Quaint Shops
Paris A to Z: R is for Romance
Paris A to Z: S is for Sacre Coeur
Paris A to Z: T is for Trousseau
Paris A to Z: U is for Un Reve
Paris A to Z: V is for Vin
Paris A to Z: W is for Walking
Paris A to Z: X is for Expats
Paris A to Z: Y is for Court Yards
Paris A to Z: Z is for Zen in the City
