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I have never been a big fan of Jazz music or, to be fair, I should say that I never took the time to attentively listen to this music genre but today I have a bit more to tell you about this.

Indeed, I am currently planning a new trip to Paris (I know, I know…) but I would like to do something else, something different rather than the usual sunny terrace or the modern art museum. I’m really far away from being bored with this but it would be silly to content myself with always doing the same kind of things since Paris is so huge and so full of new places to discover!

I spend my time with music in my ears but, actually I always listen to the same bands. I thought it would be nice to plan a music trip and I started to email a couple of friends reputed to be ‘the’ experts on the subject amongst my pals.

One of them mentioned a jazz club close to Châtelet-les-Halles. Well, actually the interesting thing is there are in reality two jazz clubs: the Sunset, dedicated to electro jazz and the Sunside, for the acoustic jazz fans. It’s a pretty good way to discover a new universe rather than just one kind of music. In addition to this: they apparently have concerts almost every night! I am really looking forward to going there and coming back with thoughts and feelings to share with you.

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By kikozbi1 / CC BY 2.0

Last weekend I was lucky enough to spend some time in Paris with my friends. The town was warm and sunny, people were gone on their holidays and Paris Beach was just waiting for us. All the elements were in place: so I fell in love with Paris – once again!

I particularly enjoyed the time spent musing on terraces of cafés or restaurants. Amongst the few places I tried during this heavenly mini-vacation, I remember ‘Les Philosophes’, located in Le Marais, in an old but trendy street.

I don’t know what the best part was: the lovely neighbours on the terrace, the unceasing smile of the waiter or the appetizing menu with local and fresh food or even the 280€ bottle of wine. Can you believe that? I’m not sure if the bathroom can be the best part of a restaurant but here, it surely was the most surprising…

As you probably guessed, ‘Les Philosophes’ means ‘The Philosophers’. So, inside the restaurant it is all about philosophy, even in the toilets! Indeed, the bathroom is full of mirrors, customized with messages and when you look at yourself, it is like your own conscience was talking to you. For instance, when you wash your hands you have the choice between ‘I doubt’ and ‘I’m aware’. Disconcerting experience… Which one would you have chosen?

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By Celested / CC BY 2.0

I know I have already spoken about street art in London, but I like it so much that I couldn’t resist the temptation to tell you about Space Invaders after I saw one pinned on the Go Find It map! I really like the little pixelated Space Invaders: it reminds me of the first video games I played during my childhood. Even now I find them more entertaining than most of the sophisticated 3D games of today. Maybe that’s because I’m nostalgic, what do you think?

The other thing I like about Space Invaders is that they are hidden everywhere: in cities such as London and Paris or even Rennes (next time I go to Brittany, remind me to take some pictures).

Also, there is nothing I like more than to randomly look up and come across one of these colorful aliens. Although sometimes, even if it is obvious, I’m so preoccupied with my own thoughts that I don’t even notice what’s around me. My best example of this is the giant black and yellow Space Invader not far from Liverpool Street tube station. I discovered it last year when I did a street art tour of Shoreditch, as Melina already advised: you should do it too. I can’t believe I walked alongside this brilliant piece of street art everyday for three months on my way to work without noticing it! How about you, have you seen it yet?

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