Cafés-Pastries

Crêpes day : authentic crêpes explained by a French-Parisian-Breton girl ! – My family recipe included

Crêpes day ?! What is it about ? Yes, we, the French are obsessed with food !! After January, the month of the « Galette des Rois » (King’s cake’s month),  February is « crêpe...

Angelina tea house and its iconic Hot Chocolate

Why the Angelina's hot chocolate so special ? Read more about L'Africain (Angelina's hot chocolate) and the story of Angelina (videos and photos)

Jacquemart André Museum and Café

THE OUTSIDE : A wonderful 19 th century mansion The outside itself is worth coming to the place : a large and beautiful mansion house, XIX century style, built by...

Pierre Hermé : the Haute Couture pastry chef

The World’s Best Pastry Chef 2016 Pierre Hermé is pronounced : [Py-air air-meh] On the 13rd of June, Pierre Hermé received  the title of World’s Best Pastry Chef, in New...

DALLOYAU : a royal gastronomic legacy since 1682

At the end of the 17th century, Dalloyau used to work at the Court of Versailles...Then , in the 18th century was at the service of Marie-Antoinette Read more about Dalloyau pastries, among the best French pastries

La Closerie des Lilas – a delicious portrait of the old Paris

A revered haunt for the Lost generation writers and many other artists

“Cafe Laurent”, a 17th century cafe in Saint Germain des Pres – Paris

Champagne and live jazz music in Saint Germain des Prés - Paris ?

The “Galette des Rois”, a typically French tradition

The "Galette des Rois" : a great French tradition every year in January. Would you join us ?

My American island

Everytime I go to Shakespeare and Company cafe, I enjoy the atmosphere of the place... Click on the photo for more photos and details

Café de Flore

A famous and charming cafe… Probably the most famous and charming cafe in Paris. Though a touristic cafe too, Le Flore is a cafe where you’ll find Parisians, alone or with friends....

Cafe Le Rostand

Le Rostand is located nearby the Luxembourg garden, on the edge of it. An institution of this neighborhood.    Outside : a nice and large terrace in front. In winter,...