Whipped Cream Heaven Can Be Found on Rue Cler!
Believe it or not, there’s a café on Rue Cler dedicated entirely to the art of whipped cream! It’s called Maison de la Chantilly and it’s fabulous. If you’re looking for a way to satisfy your sweet...
View ArticleShakespeare & Company Café: Books + Coffee = A Match Made in Heaven!
Shakespeare & Company has been a literary institution in Paris since 1951, although its roots lie with bookseller Sylvia Beach in 1919. You might recognize her name; she was close friends with...
View ArticleThe Amazing & Unique Cream Puffs of La Maison du Chou
One of the great things about Paris is that there’s never a shortage of pastries. Around every corner there’s a traditional pâtisserie or specialty store that caters to the sweet tooth in all of us....
View ArticleA Closer Look at Ladurée’s Newest Macaron Boxes
The world-famous pastry shop and tea room, Maison Ladurée, recently released one of their most gorgeous collaborations yet. Australian illustrator, Kerrie Hess, has created three beautiful, limited...
View ArticleOur Favorite Gluten Free Restaurants & Bakeries in Paris
A number of guests have asked if the French have worked their magic on gluten free foods. We’re happy to inform you that the City of Light has finally caught on to the gluten-free way of life, and...
View ArticleThe Most Unique Pastries of Paris in One Shop!
There’s no better place on earth to discover the art of pastry making than Paris, since many of the most creative and innovative pastry chefs in the world have flagship stores here. There’s Pierre...
View ArticleTop 5 Paris Coffee Shops for Lunch, Lattes and Sweet Treats
Paris has always been held in high regard when it comes to cheese, wine and pastries, but for years Parisian cafés haven’t quite cut it when it comes to serving up quality coffee. Fortunately, within...
View ArticleMouthwatering Crêpes & Artisanal Cider at Breizh Cafe
If you are in need of some French comfort food, look no further than Breizh Café in the vibrant Marais neighborhood. Many locals proclaim this to be the best crêperie in all of Paris, and I’m inclined...
View ArticleOur Favorite Cafés for Relaxing Parisian-Style!
In Paris, there is hardly a shortage of sights to see, food to taste and wine to drink, but sometimes one of the best things to do is sit back with a good cup of coffee and watch the world go by. With...
View ArticleThe Best Bread & Cheese in the Latin Quarter!
When in Paris, the crunch of a freshly baked baguette combined with the creaminess of a mouth-watering cheese is paradise in food form. In a little corner of the 5th arrondissement, conveniently...
View ArticleMadelyn Discovers an Amazing New Cheese Shop!
Despite how long I’ve been visiting and living in Paris, I just recently discovered a fabulous cheese store that will be heaven on earth to every cheese-lover! It’s called Fromagerie Griffon, located...
View ArticleThe Best Bûches de Noël of the 2016 Holiday Season!
Every year the top French pâtisseries in and around Paris renew their pastry collections and, when it comes to the end of year holiday season, their traditional Bûches de Noël (Yule Logs) take center...
View ArticleHow to Have a Festive French Holiday Feast!
The holidays are quickly approaching, and no matter which holiday you celebrate, it’s the perfect time of year to gather around the table with loved ones and enjoy an end-of-year feast! Why not take...
View ArticleA Very Cheesy Petit Déjeuner in Paris
I’m always in the mood for French cheese, and we make sure to have at least a couple varieties available at all times in the kitchen. And when Philippe’s cousin Pascal visits from Normandy, we stock...
View ArticleHere are the Top 6 Best Vegetarian Cafés in Paris!
© Nico Alary / Holybelly While France is known for having some of the best food in the world, it can seem to a visiting vegetarian that there is not much to eat in Paris! Fear not, if you are a...
View ArticleTeatime at the Ritz – The Sumptuous Salon Proust
If you’re looking for the best luxury afternoon teas in Paris, they’re to be found in the restaurants of the many 5-star hotels in the City of Light. Tea is becoming more popular in Paris these days...
View ArticleA Contemporary Winter Teatime at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Welcome back to our new teatime series where we’re testing out the best afternoon teas at the top Parisian Palace hotels. Whether it’s a typically all-sweet French occasion or a slightly...
View Article100% Vegan Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La!
Welcome back to our new teatime series where we’re testing out the best afternoon teas at many of the top Parisian Palace hotels. Whether it’s a typically all-sweet French occasion at the Ritz or, in...
View ArticleA L’Étoile d’Or: The Most Famous Candy Store in Paris!
At the foot of Montmartre, down the road from the Moulin Rouge, this little gem hides in plain sight. A L’Etoile d’Or is the most famous candy store in Paris, and the second you step inside this cozy...
View ArticleEaster Chocolate in Paris – Charming, Playful & Delicious!
Ahh, April in Paris: the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the chocolate shops are overflowing with egg-shaped goodies! Easter is just around the corner and the sweet boutiques of Paris...
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