Paris & Surroundings

One can spend a lifetime exploring Paris and the greater Paris called Ile de France. While most of the articles in this section focus on sights, tastes, history, shops, art and life in the capital, we also make frequent trips to Versailles, Fontainebleau, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Barbizon, Chantilly, Auvers-sur-Oise, the Chevreuse Valley and other notable places in the surrounding region.

Americana in Paris: Cupcake Camp on the Fourth of July

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An introduction to cupcakes, the cupcake trend in Paris and Cupcake Camp on the 4th of July.

Patricia’s Casual Cooking Class in the Town of Versailles

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The Town of Versailles is often ignored by those visiting the Palace of Versailles. That’s understandable in that the palace, the gardens, and the...

Picnicking on the Pont des Arts

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risians and visitors alike have gotten into picnicking as a way of enjoying the company of friends and the beauty of Paris on warm evenings. Here's where to picnic in Paris,

An Extraordinary View Over Paris Becomes Accessible to the Public

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One of the most extraordinary views over Paris became accessible to the general public this summer as the Tour Saint Jacques or Saint James Tower opened to the public (in limited numbers) for the first time in its nearly 500-year history of existence.

Le Vaudésir, an Introduction to Neighborhood Bistro Life in Paris

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At its heart, the French bistro is an unpretentious neighborhood gathering place for traditional, homemade food and inexpensive drink. Le Vaudésir, the archetype, is the jumping off point for a plunge into Paris neighborhood bistro life.

City Hall Says Paris Nightlife Can’t Be Dead, We Just Launched It

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Parisians of the partying kind have long lamented the decline of the city’s nightlife. Those over 45 date the good ole days to the 1980s, those over 30 manage to cite a couple of highlights of the 90s, and those in their 20s simply criticize Paris for not being New York or Madrid.

Our Restaurant Review Policy

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Whether you’re a foodie or just a hungry traveler, a gastronome on a mission or a hearty eater on a moderate budget, eating out...

Le Petit Verdot, Deliciously Understated on Rue du Cherche-Midi, 6th Arrondissement

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There are no secrets in the Paris restaurant scene. There are, however, understated addresses that are too earnest in their devotion to good food,...

Getting the Bill

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Sometimes the most difficult task in a restaurant is getting the waiter to give you the bill. Relax. This is often a good sign;...

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