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Nutty for Chestnuts

Chestnut season is upon us! From October through December, one can find chestnuts popping up throughout Paris, from market stalls to street vendors! The French are a big fan of this nut, and they use it in a plethora of ways, like ground into flour, dried, boiled, roasted, and even candied!

26/10/2024

The Fundamentals of French Cheese

For any cheese lover, visiting a French fromagerie (cheese shop) is like walking into a candy store. With so many varieties, shapes, and even colors to choose from, one might not know where to start. So let's dive into the fabulous world of French cheese!

08/10/2024 The Cheese Guide

Our 'In Paris' Gift Guide

If you find yourself in Paris this holiday season, you'll want to take advantage and pick up those perfectly French holiday gifts (Self gifts are perfectly acceptable!)

We have compiled a petite gift guide to keep you busy! All the fabulous things that we know are on our wishlist!

14/11/2024

Our Gift Guide For Our Friends Abroad!

For those French lovers who can't make it to France this season, but want to keep a little piece of France all year long - check out our gift guide for our friends abroad!

29/11/2024

The Best Hot Chocolate In Paris

Where to find the best Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud) in Paris !
It is that time of year again where all you feel like doing is tucking away in a cafe and people watching. Chocolat chaud is a delicious way to spend the afternoon and we have got all of our top places for you to enjoy!

30/11/2024

The Best Galettes des rois in Ile de France in 2025

Each year the Syndicat des Boulangers du Grand Paris does the best galette des rois (Epiphany cake) round up, and each year we gaze in awe at the delicious new creations that pastry chefs in Paris and the surrounding suburbs! 165 different cakes were tasted this year and the results are in!

18/12/2024 The French Pastry Guide

Tea Times in Paris

It is that time of year when the weather can be temperamental, and we are always on the hunt for more indoor activities. A fun indoor activity that may not be on everyone’s list (but we believe should be!) is to a French Tea Time filled with delicious treats and drinks that will keep you warm all season long! Here is a summary of some of our favorites.

18/12/2024

Paris Metro 2025 updates

The Paris metro is making some new changes to its ticketing system, simplifying its now 50,000 different ticketing options for Paris and the Ile de France region to just two tickets! Let’s dive into this update so that you can know which ticket you will need for your next trip!

21/12/2024

How To Buy Flowers At A French Market

We all think of going to the market for food, but how often do you think of the market for eye candy? Enter your favorite thing to buy at the French Marché…les fleurs!

08/01/2025

Laminating Problems

Those of you who have tried baking croissants before, know the golden rule during the lamination process, the name of the game is: don’t let your butter melt! A common solution to this problem, naturally, is to ensure that your butter is very cold, but watch out! As with many things in baking, there is a bit of a Goldilocks situation going, you don't want it too hot, or too cold, but just right!

12/02/2025 Ask The Chef!, Croissants

Les Fêtes en France - Mars

In this month's edition of les fêtes en France (French food festivals), we have the Foire au Boudin, the festival that celebrates Boudin Noir, or black sausage.

26/02/2025 Les Fêtes en France

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Last Minute Course Places

11 Mar 2025

  • French Baking Classes / French Baguettes and ‘Boulangerie’ Class
  • Three hours of French Bread heaven in the heart of Paris. Learn the tips and tricks to bring the French 'boulangerie' to 'chez vous'!

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 3 places left

11 Mar 2025

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:15 - 17:15
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 4 places left

11 Mar 2025

  • French Market Tour and Cooking Class / Marché Maubert
  • Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !

  • Meet at 18 Place Maubert in front of the fountain, next to Metro Station Maubert Mutualité     Time: 9:30 - 13:30
  • Price: €189.00     Availability: 1 place left

12 Mar 2025

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 10:00 - 13:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 1 place left

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