Say Happy Mother’s Day with Flowers, French Delicacies & More!
Rather curiously, Mother’s Day falls at different times of the year depending on which country you happen to call home. The French will not be celebrating “la fête des Mères” until the very end of...
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 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 ArticleClimbing the Everest of Baking: French Macarons
Daughter Alexia’s beautiful results We hope you enjoyed an excellent holiday season, just as our family did! We had a wonderful time in New York visiting our kids Olivier and Alexia who are both living...
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 ArticleHow to Order Like a Local at a French Boulangerie
Visiting Paris without sampling all the delicious offerings at a boulangerie or pâtisserie would be a crime against humanity. Paris wouldn’t be Paris without its bakeries and pastry shops; they’re a...
View ArticleThe 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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