Where to find the best croissants, cookies, lemon tarts, eclairs and more in the city of pastries. Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods hold a special place in my heart. There’s something irresistible about the perfect combination of sweet and salty, with the crunch of the pretzel and the smoothness of the […]
The heart of Burgundy entices with excellent cuisine, medieval architecture and, of course, wine. When people ask me what French region they should visit after spending time in Paris, I reply “Burgundy” without missing a beat. It’s easily my favorite region outside Île de France. My husband and I have […]
When my family and I were visiting Burgundy, France one November, we realized we had an extra night that we hadn’t made arrangements for. My husband and I had been interested in visiting Jura since drinking a bottle of Jean-François Ganevat Côtes du Jura Chardonnay at the restaurant Caves Madeleine […]
France’s vast Loire Valley is dotted with wineries, medieval villages and fairytale châteaux. Consider making Amboise or Sancerre home base. When I was a child, I found a book at my local library called Châteaux of the Loire Valley. I was transfixed by the images of stately castles with their […]
If you’ve ever heard me talk about travel for even a minute, you’ll probably gather that food is one of the main reasons I do it. I often choose a restaurant I want to eat at somewhere in the world and then plan a whole trip around that. I was […]
Part two of my Paris Guide includes hip hotels, mouthwatering markets and splendid day trips to take your trip from touristy to transcendent. Whether you’ve been once, ten times, or never, there’s always a reason to pine for Paris. Areas like Montmartre, with its narrow roads winding up the hillside, […]