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Who hasn't heard of the éclair? It is perhaps one of the most well known exports of French gastronomy, along with foie gras and champagne. Anglophones have been familiar with this oblong pastry since its appearance in a 1861 Vanity Fair magazine. But what is it exactly, besides creamy, puffy and full of chocolate? The éclair falls into the puff pastry category due to its choux pastry base, a confection ...

The Japanese love Paris and Paris loves the Japanese. The area in which you will find the most typical -hence best- Japanese restaurants is that of the Opera house.

Not only is this area a touristy attraction, it is also a place where the Parisians like to hang out, shop and eat. Indeed there are many things to do and see:

L'Opéra Garnier, a master-piece of architecture, recently renovated, this monument is ...

Paris has always been a magnet for artists and writers. One of my favorite ways to explore Paris is to follow in the footsteps of a famous inhabitant. Let's take a walk with Hemingway, probably the best known American to call Paris home.

Hemingway moved to Paris with his wife Hadley at the end of 1921. Let's begin our walk at 74, rue Cardinal Lemoine (metro: place ...

 You cannot go to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower, going to the Louvre and eating bread, cheese and drinking wine.

Let me tell you about one of the best bakeries in Paris...

I used to live on boulevard Rochechouart, near Pigalle and le Moulin Rouge and rue des Martyrs, which is famous for its transformists clubs, you know those clubs where you can see men dressed up as glamourous celebrities : ...

    The Parc Monceau is a hidden gem in the elegant 8th district surrounded by fine oriental and decorative museums.  The Duke of Chartres, future Duke of Orleans and who later became Philippe Egalite purchased the land in 1769 ( for the history buffs out there). 

   This parc is very unique, the grounds are scattered wth follies and landscaped after  the fashion of English and german gardens of the time.  It ...

Sunlight in Paris is glorious, the way it shines on ancient stone and glitters across the Seine. But my secret favorite is rain. A day that awakens to the steady patter of raindrops on a windowpane is guaranteed to be a good one. Forget the slick sidewalks and puddles lurking at every curb; it's the nooks and crannies of twisting streets that shine on rainy days. Bibliophiles and tea-drinkers ...

Cacahuètes- which means peanuts in french- could just as easily be called Pistachios given the shade of green they have chosen for their walls. The interior is bright and welcoming, and more vibrant than your ordinary french café. This neighborhood hangout hosts artshows and concerts given by local artists and has an undeniably seductive corner café feel to it. It's a place you can nurse a glass of wine all ...

If you came to Paris with a suitcase full of LBDs and other fancy garb and were disappointed to discover, upon arrival in the city of lights, that Parisians wear blue jeans and Converse in almost all circumstances, an emergency visit to Georges might be in order. Located on the top floor of the Centre Pompidou, the restaurant offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. The interior is occupied ...

 Born and raised in Paris, here is the best of it. Reading my blog, you will get to understand Paris, the Parisians and the places they like to go. I will give you tips to easily get around this city whose wonders will make you want to come back.

A brief introduction.

Paris is, as we all know, the capital of France.  France is divided into regions and departments which all have a number. ...

  Maybe it's the smell of the fresh bread or the Quiche Lorraine that draws me in to my neighborhood 'Paul' ( a chain of boulangeries/cafe located all over the city) but it's the macaroons that keep me coming back again and again.  In fact, I have been known to make a special trip to savour these delectable goodies.

    All the flavors are mouthwatering -mocha, pistache, chocolate.....my old favorite is ...