Le Point Ephémère

I hedge between making this blog a tad more personal (exercise in writing), and informative (useful guide to Paris). Something about getting personal on a public platform makes me uneasy, and yet somehow I am tempted. Blogging is perhaps a form of exhibitionism, because really, who cares what I have to say. I still throw it at the world and the receivers on the other side of their screens must be voyeurs of sorts. OK. SO now I am getting perhaps a tad too philosophical. Long story short, the best blogs are probably those that combine enough of the personal to make the dry facts interesting.
For me it is a sort of creative and cognitive outlet, a parenthesis, un point emphémère.

The best places are the ones that can combine several experiences in one. There is a space like this in Paris, where I particularly enjoyed unwinding, but where people do much more besides just chillin' out. Le Point Ephémère is a living cultural space that combines bar, with music and art. It is managed by Usines Éphémère – a not-for-profit organization that converts wastelands into cultural centers. Cheap drinks, great music - be it live or electro to dance to - art expos, art community and fun by the water - as the cafe is located on the Quay Valmy by the river - it is all that and more. By far one of the best spots in Paris, especially in the warmer months.


Quai de Valmy
75010 Paris, France
01 40 34 02 48
www.pointephemere.org