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Sweet & Savory Champagne Teatime at Le Meurice
©Pierre Monetta Welcome back to our 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 or, in...
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The Best Pastry Shops on Rue Saint Dominique!
Staying in an apartment in the 7th arrondissement is a perfect Parisian experience – especially if you love good food. This buzzing neighborhood is so close to the Eiffel Tower, you’re always easy...
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My Quest for the Best Strawberries in France
An experience on a recent trip to a rue Cler market at one of my favorite green grocers prompted my quest to find the best strawberries in France. These markets offer the chance to choose from huge...
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101 Must-Eat Bistros in Paris Revealed!
Calling all restaurant lovers! If enjoying a great meal out is one of the things you think about most when planning your next trip to Paris, then grab a coffee, sit back and read on… as the One...
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Zia: A New Café and Picnics-to-Go Near Metro École Militaire
A fresh and exciting restaurant has opened up just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower and the Champs de Mars, offering delicious breakfasts, lunches and brunches paired with gourmet coffees....
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Eiffel Tower Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing & Dark Chocolate
Every time I visit Paris, I get excited about seeing the Eiffel Tower. Even if you are not nearby, you can sometimes peek the top of it sticking out over the Parisian rooftops, just as a reminder of...
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Perfect for a Parisian Picnic: The Baguette Niçoise
For me, a perfect Parisian day involves eating outdoors: at a café, on a park bench or – something I have yet to do – on the edge of the cobblestoned riverbank, my feet dangling above the water. It...
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Crème Caramel with Exotic Citrus Compote
If you like both crème brulée and citrus fruits, then you’re going to love this citrus crème caramel! The custard base is the same one that’s used in a classic French crème brulée, but the topping is...
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Garlic Lamb Chops with Warm Bean Salad & Persillade
Savor the last days of spring with this wonderful recipe. The French love preparing lamb as a traditional Sunday family lunch. In this recipe I used lamb chops, which were quickly marinated in garlic...
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Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Purple Olives
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Purple Olives with Chef Charlotte Puckette So many of the guests who have attended our weekly Market Tour and Cooking Class with Charlotte have raved about her...
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Indulgently Delicious Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tarte!
Most traditional French bistros have a classic tarte au chocolat on their menu. Basically a pie crust filled simply with chocolate ganache, this version has a secret salted caramel layer and a...
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My Delicious Fig And Apple Custard Clafoutis
Our good friends have recently purchased a country home in Normandy: not far from Paris. They had loads of beautiful homegrown figs and they gave us a massive bag. I was thinking about our Paris...
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Our Latest Gourmet Experience: French Wine And Cheese Pairing
Photo Credit: Etta Vee We were delighted when we recently launched Paris Perfect Gourmet Experiences and our handpicked cooking courses – to rave reviews. Watch this space over the forthcoming months...
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A Splendid Lunch With Mum At Café Constant
A perfect île flottante: a chewy meringue mountain meets a crème anglaise river. Looking for a charming Parisian café serving mouth-watering classic French fare? Café Constant ticks those boxes and so...
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Paris’s Best Crème Brûlée
Enjoy the small pleasures like Amélie. Remember the scene from Amélie where Audrey Tautou ponders life’s little pleasures? One of them is cracking into a luscious crème brûlée. A rich and creamy...
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7 Of The Best Hot Chocolates You’ll Ever Taste In Paris
Hot chocolate is just for kids, right? Not in Europe, it isn’t. Imagine a cup of luxurious molten hot chocolate before you, profoundly rich and velvety and with a perfectly-tempered balance of...
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Gougères: French Cheese Puffs Recipe
The French take their pre-dinner drinks very seriously. Known as the apéro (derived from the word apéritif) it’s a pre-dinner drink with finger food and can encompass everything from olives and cured...
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10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Paris
The view from Ore, Pavillon Dufour, Chateau de Versailles. Credit: Patrick Tourneboeuf/Tendance Floue For foodies seeking seductive dining options in Paris, the choice can be bewildering. The city is...
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Why I Love the 7th Arrondissement of Paris! If You Feel the Same, Join the Club!
We had an exceptional response from our first fractional offer — the lovely Cairanne apartment. Many of the buyers know the 7th arrondissement of Paris, as they’ve stayed there and love it as I do....
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Terraces, Rooftops and Gardens: The Best Places to Eat Outside in Paris
In Paris, sitting outside during beautiful weather is almost a requirement. As soon as the mercury hits a comfortable level, Parisians emerge en masse to people-watch and sip rosé on every street...
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