This post is part of our Behind the Bite series: deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. The beautifully ornate pâtisserie lined up in Paris’ pastry shops will definitely catch your eye. But it’s none other than the humble madeleine which has become one of France’s favorite sweet treats. The simple […]
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What to Drink in Paris & When to Blend in with the Locals
From pinot noir to pastis, there’s no shortage of drinks you should try in Paris—you just need to know what the locals are actually ordering! Francophile celebrity Dita Von Teese likes absinthe so much she even cooks her casserole with it. Yet before you have visions of Van Gogh hallucinating wildly and slicing off his […]
A Love Letter to Paris: Montmartre
I first fell in love with Montmartre on the big screen, thanks to its starring role in Amélie. And like my heroine’s own connection to her neighborhood, it’s the first place I started to feel at home in Paris. When I visited a shared apartment in Montmartre which came with all the basics as well […]
Cassoulet: The Rags to Riches Story of Southern France’s Most Famous Dish
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series: deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. Battles have been won—literally—on the shoulders of cassoulet, a hearty ragout from southwestern France. And to be honest, we can understand why. Nothing hits the spot quite like a hearty serving of cassoulet, especially […]
5 Rules You Should Be Following in Paris to Eat like a Local
In a culture that revolves around food, the French have not only perfected the art of cooking but the art of dining as well. And in a country also deeply in love with rules, naturally these two elements of French culture—dining, and rules—make perfect bedfellows. Whether you’re coming to France for the first time or […]
10 Ways to Know You’re Completely Obsessed with Paris
As the saying goes, “though you may leave Paris, Paris never really leaves you.” After seeing “Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain” more times than you’d like to admit, and dreaming of buttery croissants, cheese and wine, you’ve finally made it to Paris. It’s got your heart and you keep coming back. But each time you […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Oberkampf
The Oberkampf neighborhood seamlessly blends the best of classic and contemporary French cuisines. This hip quartier takes its rather un-French name after German-born Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, the royal manufacturer of Louis XVI and the inventor of the toile de Jouy fabric. Once a humble working-class district, Oberkampf is now one of the liveliest areas in Paris, […]
Paris Then & Now: Rue Mouffetard
To wander through rue Mouffetard is to walk through Parisian history. One thing is certain: there is no shortage of beautiful streets in Paris. But one tiny street stands out among the rest: rue Mouffetard. As the oldest street in Paris, it exudes unparalleled charm and personality. If you’d like to experience the authentic Parisian […]
10 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Paris
Paris, like any other city, has a mode d’emploi—a sort of unwritten user manual for making the most of it. If you don’t know the basics, it can be as frustrating as trying to put IKEA furniture together without the instructions. And nobody likes sticking out as a tourist, especially in an impossibly chic city […]
8 Tips and Tricks You Need to Skip the Line: Paris Edition
For many visitors, Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and who wants to spend it waiting in line? Paris Pass is one way to skip the line, but it’s a hefty investment and unless you’re a really high-octane sightseer, you probably won’t get value out of it. The Paris Museum Pass, on the other hand, might be […]