Pavlova – A Popular Australian Dessert

Pavlova – A Popular Australian Dessert

Enjoy Natasha’s tasty Pavlova, a meringue-based dessert that is very popular in Australian and often served at Christmas and other major celebrations. ... Read More

Christmas Shopping in Paris at Galeries Lafayette & Printemps

Christmas Shopping in Paris at Galeries Lafayette & Printemps

Two of the must-see places during this time are les grands magasins –Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Beyond the unbelievable decor, they are also two of the best places for Christmas shopping in Paris. ... Read More

50% Off Eiffel Tower Tour – Skip the Queue & Skip the Price!

50% Off Eiffel Tower Tour – Skip the Queue & Skip the Price!

From now until Feb 29 2012, we’re offering you the chance to purchase half-price tickets to the wonderful ‘Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower Tour’. For a tiny € 25 you get a guided tour and priority access that allows you to bypass the notoriously long lines. ... Read More

Restaurants Open in Paris for Christmas and New Year Dining

Restaurants Open in Paris for Christmas and New Year Dining

If you’re looking for a truly spectacular meal for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, then be sure to give one of Paris’ best restaurants a call to reserve your table. ... Read More

Why is the Chateau Latour apartment in Paris better than the Shangri La?

Why is the Chateau Latour apartment in Paris better than the Shangri La?

A guest from Australia paid us the ultimate compliment by comparing their vacation in the 2 bedroom Chateau Latour apartment — with unforgettable Eiffel views and terrace — to the luxurious new Shangri La Hotel. ... Read More

Chicken Supreme with a Gingerbread Crust & Dijon Mustard Sauce

Chicken Supreme with a Gingerbread Crust & Dijon Mustard Sauce

With the holidays coming, we thought you’d enjoy a new recipe we discovered on our wine tasting trip to Burgundy: Chicken Supreme with a Gingerbread Crust and Dijon Mustard Sauce. It’s easy to make (a priority for me) and incorporates three important ingredients from Burgundy : white wine, Dijon mustard and gingerbread. ... Read More

Cool Restaurants for Teenagers in Paris

Cool Restaurants for Teenagers in Paris

One of our guests recently went on the hunt for some teenage-friendly restaurants in Paris and found that most French kids seem to be eating either American or Asian foods! If your children are not keen to try the local food, then here are their top three picks that are sure to please the fussiest of eaters. ... Read More

Enjoy Paris in November

Enjoy Paris in November

Paris during November through to January can offer city break lovers and sightseeing enthusiasts a rich and glorious taste of Parisian hospitality and warmth during the cooler seasons. ... Read More

The Magic of Paris – Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris

The Magic of Paris – Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris

Come along with us and fall in love with the magic of Paris by visiting some of our favorite locations where Woody Allen filmed Midnight in Paris! ... Read More

The Best Hidden Shopping Street in Paris – La rue du Commerce

The Best Hidden Shopping Street in Paris – La rue du Commerce

Would you believe me if I told you that one of the best shopping street in Paris is hidden just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower? Follow along with me, and I’ll share with you this little shopping secret in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, just across the beautiful Champ de Mars. ... Read More

FL – A New Restaurant That’s Attracting Excellent Reviews

FL – A New Restaurant That’s Attracting Excellent Reviews

FL – New Paris Restaurant Attracting Excellent Reviews There’s a new restaurant in Paris that has been drawing excellent reviews from French food critics. FL (how the French pronounce Eiffel) is run by rising chef Nicolas Valanchon.  It’s located on the Left Bank’s 7th arrondissement on a small side street near the Champs de Mars ... Read More

The French Will Never Forget: A Commemoration of 9/11 in Paris

The French Will Never Forget: A Commemoration of 9/11 in Paris

Paris will never forget the thousands who died on September 11, 2011 .  A solemn event commemorated this terrible day organized by  ‘The French Will Never Forget’,  Association.  It took place at the Trocadero, across the river from the Eiffel Tower. The Towers of the World Trade Center were symbolically erected at the Palais Chaillot,.  ... Read More

Salad Duo — Red and Green Tomatoes with a Basil and Feta Topping

Salad Duo — Red and Green Tomatoes with a Basil and Feta Topping

Duo de Tomates, Feta et Basilic One of the newer trends we’re seeing in restaurants are the use of ‘verrines’ or glass containers to serve pretty salads, layered dishes and mousses.  This easy salad made from red and green tomatoes takes ten minutes but looks like you’ve spent much longer preparing it. For 10 people ... Read More

Easy summer salad: Diced summer tomatoes with a mascarpone & basil mousse

Easy summer salad: Diced summer tomatoes with a mascarpone & basil mousse

Ripe Summer Tomatoes With a Mascarpone and Basil Mousse Concasse’ de Tomates et Mousse de Mascarpone au Parmesan et Basilic   A delicious salad that looks impressive and is very easy to prepare Ingrédients (for 4 people): For the diced tomatoes: 4 fresh tomatoes 1 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper ... Read More

Paris Perfect’s Favorite Paris Food Blogs

Paris Perfect’s Favorite Paris Food Blogs

We spend a lot of time scouring the web for tasty morsels of detail about Paris food (as well as Paris in general!) and are happy to share with you some of our favorite foodie blogs for you to sample and savour. ... Read More

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