I take pride in recommending venues I've experienced. While I don't often stay in hotels in Paris, I've stayed at these and highly recommend them. All are in my preferred left bank neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and walking distance to major tourist attractions.
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Five of My Favorite French Restaurants in Chicago
Let's face it, winter in Chicago isn't much fun and doesn't provide much opportunity for outdoor activities. It is, however, a great time to try new restaurants or go out to a favorite place for delicious comfort food. Given it's February, I thought it would be a good time to suggest a few of my ...
The Making of the French Garden
Are you dreaming of a trip to the Loire Valley?
Why not take a virtual tour of the beautiful gardens of the Loire Valley with the Alliance Française de Chicago ?
Starting January 13, the Alliance Française de Chicago will begin its 8-week lecture series on the gardens of the Loire Valley, ...
Five of My Favorite Brasseries and Bistrots Owned by Famous French Chefs
I became aware of several traditional French brasseries and bistrots owned and operated by some of the most celebrated chefs in France after a longtime Parisian friend clued me in several years ago. I’ve written about a few of these classic spots in the past and thought it would be helpful to do a ...
A Week in Provence
My travels to Provence were quite unexpected. During a week-long stay in Paris, I lunched with a lifelong friend who asked, "What are you doing next week? We're heading down to our house in Provence, and we would love for you to join us."
Within minutes, I texted my boss, extended my PTO, and ...
Cooking Classes in France
Have you ever thought about taking a cooking class in France? There are many great options - I've taken a few classes myself and am happy to share a bit about my experiences in each of them.
La Cuisine Paris │ 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France Tél: +33 1 40 51 78 18
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