Everything about French Strawberries
Everything you need to know about the world of French Strawberries!
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April
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
How to make the perfect Mayonnaise!
La Mayonnaise is the « Mother » sauce of the Cold Emulsion family.
Here we look at how to fix a common problem that you may face when making mayonnaise, and what to do to get your mayonnaise back to its former glory!
Everything you need to know about getting around Paris!
Getting Around Paris in 2025: The Metro, Buses, and More—Made Wonderfully Simple
Last Minute Course Places
20 Apr 2026
- 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: 14:00 - 17:00
- Price: €119.00 Availability: 1 place left
20 Apr 2026
- French Technical Classes / Le Soufflé
- La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris Time: 10:30 - 13:00
- Price: €119.00 Availability: 5+ places left
20 Apr 2026
- French Macarons / Les Macarons : Technical 3-hour
For the serious Macaron lover. Three hours of intensive Macaron time - we will tackle two types of classic macaron shells and four types of classic macaron fillings!
- La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris Time: 9:30 - 12:30
- Price: €119.00 Availability: 3 places left
21 Apr 2026
- French Pastry / Les Choux, éclairs and more : Technical Choux Pastry
Intensive everything Choux Pastry, from Savory to Sweet! From the tempting and delicious éclairs and Paris-Brest to delicate savory Gougères!
- La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris Time: 10:00 - 13:00
- Price: €119.00 Availability: 4 places left
21 Apr 2026
- Evening Classes / Marais Tour and Cooking Class
Explore the vibrant area of Paris, Le Marais, and visit some of the city's finest food stores. Then, enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you'll create a Traditional 4-course French meal. NOTE: The main course will be France's famous Magret de Canard (Duck Breast).
- La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris Time: 16:00 - 20:00
- Price: €189.00 Availability: 2 places left
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