Paris is not only known as the City of Light, but also, of course, the City of Love. With many visitors heading here for a romantic weekend for two, we’ve rounded up our choices for the most romantic restaurants in Paris for an unforgettable date night. Photo Credit: Le Restaurant at L’Hotel, Text Overlay: Devour […]
5 Culturally Curious Facts About French Baguettes
This article first appeared on the Everyday Food Blog. Name the most iconic foods of France, and you’ll definitely mention the baguette. It’s one of the most instantly recognizable foods around the world, and one of the best parts of any trip to Paris. They’re also so dangerously tasty that common advice is to buy […]
The Best Dinner in Paris Is Waiting for You at These 6 Restaurants
One thing we take very seriously here in France is good food—it’s practically written into the Declaration of Human Rights! Sometimes, though, you want a bit more. You don’t just want good food; you want a really great dinner. Whether you’re sharing a romantic meal with your special someone, celebrating a graduation or a business […]
17 Must-Visit Wineries Near Paris and How to Get to Them
Paris used to be surrounded by vineyards and market gardens, but almost all of them were swallowed up by the huge growth of the city in the 19th century. That means that today, if you want to see the great vintages, you’ll need to head out of town. But while a guided trip is always […]
The 6 Best Markets in Paris That Are Open on Sundays
Used to sleeping in on Sundays? Think again—here in Paris, we wake up early every Sunday to hit the market. While many shops have traditionally been closed on Sundays here in the French capital, that’s starting to change. And the tail end of the weekend has been market day for as long as we can […]
Behind the Bite: Madeleine
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 […]
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 […]