Steak frites
Steak frites, is a French classic. Ubiquitous on café and bistro menus it’s one of the first meals I seek out when I arrive…
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Homemade croissants? Yes you can!
Croissants. Golden, flaky, buttery, delicious. But not something you make at home, right? Actually, you might be surprised to hear that there’s a pretty…
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Taste your way around France
If you’ve traveled to France and ventured beyond Paris, one thing you’ll have noticed is how each region really does have its own distinctive…
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Paris – a guide for the modern flâneur
A flâneur is literally someone who strolls. A wanderer. And whether you’re a first-time visitor to Paris or someone who knows it well, I’m…
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Paris tours for food enthusiasts
Paris is known as the City of Light, a city of beautiful architecture and enough museums and galleries to keep you occupied for months…
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Tasting the stars: Visiting the Champagne region
“Come quickly – I’m tasting stars!” Dom Pérignon, the Benedictine monk wrongly credited with inventing champagne, was definitely onto something. A few days in…
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Shop like the French: tips for making the most of the local markets
If you’re staying in a vacation rental property during your holidays in France and you love cooking, you’ll definitely want to check out the…
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