The New York Times Travel section has an intriguing article about African culture in Paris, written by Seth Sherwood.
The article shows not only how French chefs have influenced the cuisine, but also how the fusion of African and French culture in Paris has resulted in a vibrant sub culture affecting music, nightlife, clothing, interior design, etc.
In the heart of Paris, an African Beat… The influences of Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco can be seen in some of the most alluring restaurants, clubs and shops in the French capital… Streets all over the French capital bear the mark of these former French colonies, often referred to collectively as the Maghreb. Their influence glows from the richly colored designer babouches (slippers) and tea sets behind the windows of fancy boutiques. It pulses from nightclub sound systems throbbing with hybrid Euro-North African beats. It sparkles from L’An Vert du Décor, Le Trait d’Union and other top coffeehouses decorated by Jonathan Amar, who has almost single-handedly transformed the prototypical Parisian cafe from an Old World smoke-filled den to a plush, neo-sultanate lounge.
The article also offers a list of African restaurants, stores, bars, clubs, spas, and a cultural center.