Famous Cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris

The café scene is a vital part of the social life of Paris where artists, writers, intellectuals and celebrities meet in one of Saint-Germain-des-Prés’ celebrated cafés: Café Les Deux ... Read more!

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Fête du Pain 2015 in Paris

From the 7th-17 May 2015, the Paris Bread Festival (Fête du Pain) has been celebrating its 20th anniversary on the forecourt of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. We stumbled ... Read more!

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The Vineyard of Montmartre? Yes, it’s not a joke!

Did you know that Paris has about ten vineyards, out of 132 in the Ile de France region? The vineyard of Montmartre is one of them. Situated in ... Read more!

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Back home at the market

In January we moved back to Maisons-Laffitte – a beautiful little town North-West of Paris. It is close enough to Paris that you can jump on the RER ... Read more!

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The French’ sweet tooth for Easter chocolate

The French and chocolate is a love story. From the local chocolateries to the immense hypermarchés, chocolate is found everywhere. Of excellent or not-so-good quality, chocolate is a ... Read more!

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A Religieuse Temptation: How to Resist this Iconic French Pastry?

Gorgeous, adorable, delicious Religieuses… Each time we return to France, we can’t resist the temptation of savouring ‘une religieuse’, a classic French pastry! As the French say, we ... Read more!

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The formidable story behind the French croissant

A breakfast friend par excellence, the French croissant is a gastronomic symbol of France abroad. Indeed, for nearly 200 years, the croissant from France has become a true ... Read more!

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Toulouse Gastronomy

The Toulouse Gastronomy is full of history, flavours, creativity and taste. If you are visiting the city of Toulouse or the region of Midi-Pyrénées, take the time to enjoy ... Read more!

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Christmas Gastronomy of Alsace

The Christmas gastronomy of Alsace is much appreciated during the Holiday season. From Foie Gras to Kugelhopf, gingerbread and little Christmas cookies, the Alsatian gastronomic traditions will enchant young ... Read more!

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Guide to Paris’ Food Scene

By Emily Jones. There are quite a few things that instantly come to one’s mind when talking about Paris, and most often, it’s art, fashion and food. The French ... Read more!

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Delicious French moments in Paris

For delicious French moments in Paris, you can simply enter a pâtisserie and enjoy choosing your favourite pastry. Facing so much choice, it is very hard to decide… ... Read more!

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Top 10 Most Delicious French Tarts

Discover our Top 10 most delicious French tarts! Tarts are one of the French’s favourite desserts. Many households keep their recipes top-secret and fillings vary according to the ... Read more!

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The French baguette, the ultimate measuring stick

On this post, I’m telling you what makes the perfect French baguette and how can you really tell! The iconic French baguette French baguettes, Boulangerie Au Paradis Gourmand, ... Read more!

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A culinary journey into Lyon Gastronomy

Since the early 20th century, Lyon has been widely considered the French capital of gastronomy. In 1935, the French gastronomy writer Curnonsky, who was then the most celebrated ... Read more!

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Matefaim lyonnais aux pommes – Apple “matefaim”

The Matefaim Lyonnais looks a lot like a cross between a normal cake and a traditional crêpe. As with most specialties originating from Lyon, it is a rich taste. ... Read more!

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Leeks gratin – Gratin de poireaux

People from Lyon love “gratins”, and especially leeks gratin. Find out more about the recipe below! Ingredients 12 leeks ½ litre of Beaujolais (optional) Salt Pepper 3 garlic ... Read more!

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Paillasson lyonnais

This is our recipe for a delicious Paillasson Lyonnais (from the city of Lyon). Ingredients 1kg of Potatoes 35g of Butter Oil Salt and Pepper Method Peel the ... Read more!

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Pastis from Provence

Pastis is almost like a religion in Provence where the best pastis is found. Pastis from Provence: the unmissable beverage! Pastis © Peng CC3.0 “Il faut vous enivrer ... Read more!

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The Calissons of Aix: a Specialty Candy from Provence

The city of Aix-en-Provence and the delicious calissons have had a common destiny for several centuries. It is one of the emblematic delicacies of Provence and is one ... Read more!

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Galette des Rois: Tradition and Recipe

In France, Epiphany is synonymous with the “Galette des Rois”. The French ceremoniously eat this wafer king cake a few days before and after 6 January. As soon ... Read more!

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