Cantine California – A Gourmet American Food Truck in Paris
Cantine California, an American food truck, is taking the Paris street food scene by storm. How? With gourmet burgers, tacos, cupcakes and other American specialties it’s conquering the Parisians...
View ArticleChristmas Market on the Champs-Elysées
Christmas fun at the holiday market on the Champs-Elysées! Every year the Champs-Elysées is transformed into a winter wonderland of holiday fun with the famous Christmas lights, tons of little wooden...
View ArticleMarché President Wilson in Paris
Gastronomic delights from the Avenue du President Wilson Market in Paris One of the best parts of renting a Paris Perfect luxury apartment is your fully-equipped kitchen, which allows you to visit the...
View ArticleRecipe for Quick and Delicious Chilled Gazpacho
Enjoy the late summer abundance at the markets with this fresh gazpacho soup Although the calendar says September and the city starts to be re-energized with Parisians returning from holidays and...
View ArticleParis Pastry Shops | The Best Cream Puffs at Odette
Oh so charming Odette located near Notre Dame One of the best things about Paris—or France in general—are the pastry shops and bakeries. Not only can you find a boulangerie on every other street...
View ArticleFrench Wines | Bandol – A Taste the Côte d’Azur
We are nothing short of wine the enthusiasts here at Paris Perfect, which is why we’ve selected names of French wines that reflect the atmosphere and setting for each one of our Paris vacation...
View ArticleThe Battle of the Baguette — The Joys of Living Like a Parisian
Recently over lunch at Café Constant with some of our wonderful Paris Perfect apartment owners, we launched onto the hotly debated subject of best boulangeries and best pâtisseries in the 7th...
View ArticleThe Freshest Food at the Bustling Open-Air Market of Versailles
What is it about open-air markets that gets us so inspired? Could it be the hustle-and-bustle atmosphere, stall-keepers shouting and people walking in all directions? Or perhaps it’s the beautiful...
View ArticleWhere to Find the Best Coffee in Paris
The French are renowned worldwide for their attention to quality and origin when it comes to food and drink. Cheese isn’t simply cheese, it is Camembert from Normandie or Roquefort from the Pyrénées....
View ArticleGalette des Rois – A French Tradition Fit for a King!
No sooner have the crumbs from the Christmas bûche de Noël been cleaned from our plates than the bakery windows in France will begin to feature les galettes des rois, or King’s Cake, to be enjoyed on...
View ArticleHeavenly Angel Cakes at Pâtisserie Ciel
The French have mastered the art of macarons, cream puffs, éclairs, baguettes and croissants, and now they’ve added Angel Cake to that list. Although the French hold tradition near to their hearts,...
View ArticleSweets for Your Sweet in Paris
In France, the month of February is all about Valentine’s chocolates and special, seasonal treats. Take crêpes, for example. February 2nd is the fête, or festival, of “La Chandeleur,” or Candlemas. La...
View ArticleWhere to Find the Most Stunning Easter Chocolate in Paris
Ladurée’s adorable Easter packaging! Easter is a widely-celebrated holiday in France, but not only for religious purposes. Boulangeries, chocolateries and pâtisseries everywhere bring out some of their...
View ArticleA Cozy Little Brunch Spot in Saint Germain
The English have the traditional “fry up” of bacon, sausage and eggs, Americans have thick pancakes with butter and maple syrup, but what do the French have for breakfast? Most Parisians won’t have...
View ArticleHow to Picnic in Paris – The Easy Way!
Image by Esa Green grass beneath your feet, the gentle hum of friendly conversations all around you, a brilliant sunset behind the Eiffel Tower and the lingering taste of wine and cheese on your lips –...
View ArticleIt’s a Food-Lover’s Paradise at the Grand Épicerie
If you love food – eating it, cooking it, looking at it and smelling it – you must visit the Grand Épicerie in the 7th Arrondissement! It’s literally a foodie’s paradise and has been so for almost 50...
View ArticleWhere to Find the Most Unique Éclairs in Paris!
Without having any real source to back me up, I’m going to guess there are about 2 billion bakeries and pastry shops in Paris alone. On any given morning, there’s probably enough baguettes in Paris to...
View ArticleA Brilliant New Addition to the Parisian Food Scene!
La Maison Plisson isn’t your average grocery store. Sure, they have all the staples like produce, meat, cheese, dry goods and wine, but there’s so much more that goes into this gastronomic hub. La...
View ArticlePretty Pastries of Paris – The 7 Best Sweets to Sample!
A coffee-flavored choux à la crème at Odette. Do you know your Religieuse from your Millefeuille? Or how about your Paris Brest from your Opera cake? Well don’t worry, you don’t need to speak any...
View Article4 Parisian Drinks to Warm You Up This Winter
Chocolat Chaud à l’Ancienne at Angelina in Paris There is nothing like warming up with a hot beverage after braving the cold temperatures; The warm, comforting cup in your hands and the instant feeling...
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