**Updated June, 2015 Foodies headed to Paris know they’re in luck, but do they know exactly how lucky? Paris is home to over 70 Michelin-starred establishments, many of which climb to the 2 and 3 star range. Discover top Michelin starred restaurants in Paris and start making your choices now; ...

In this video we give you step-by-step instructions on how to sabre a champagne bottle like a pro. Instructional Video: Champagne Saber How to Sabre a Champagne Bottle Is there a new baby in the family? Did you receive a promotion at work or get recognized for a job well done? Whatever the ...

Bastille Day—the day commemorating the beginning of the French Revolution—is on the horizon and with it comes the opportunity to enjoy some French culture here in the United States. In France it is customary to celebrate significant events or to start a meal with an aperitif or special drink. ...

While in Paris, you might struggle to find Paris restaurants open on Sundays. The seventh day of the French week is a day of rest, and many shops and restaurants in Paris are closed.   So where should you go for lunch or dinner on Sundays? It depends on where you are in the city! […]

When pairing French wine with seafood, let’s look at the rules, and then let’s break them.  Normally you serve white wines with seafood or poultry, and red wines with beef and other red meats. But fish varies in flavor. Some are light and others are more substantial. How the fish is ...

In this video we discuss the proper wine tasting etiquette while taking a wine tour in France. We cover how to dress, what questions to ask your guide, as well as a brief overview of the proper tasting techniques. One question I get from my guests before they taking a wine tour in France is: ...

Not all caviar is caviar just as not all champagne is champagne. The term caviar is reserved for roe that is extracted from wild sturgeon caught in the waters of the Caspian and Black Seas, while other roe, such as salmon, should be called just that, roe. Likewise the bubbly, golden drink often ...

With warm weather now here, the barbeque season has begun. It’s also time to enhance your dining pleasure with some tasty French wines. This is not the season for complex, layered wines. Now you want flavorful, fruity wines that complement the dinners you are preparing outside on the barbeque. ...

When you consider French or even Paris cuisine, a host of images come to mind: crêpes spread thickly with Nutella, escargots bubbling in an herby, buttery sauce, fresh salade niçoise topped with tiny brown olives. And while all of these and more are easy to come by in Paris, they don’t ...

Here is our essential Paris guide with useful articles and guidelines for touring the most romantic city in France, and for sampling it’s food and wine. Paris, known as the City of Light, is considered by some to be the most beautiful city in the world. It exudes romance and attracts ...

What to Pack: Traveling With Only a Carry-On In this video we offer tips on what to pack when traveling to France and hopefully we inspire you to travel with only a carry-on. We will reveal what we call the top ten travel essentials – clothes that will get you through a week or a […]

Loire Valley tours are like stepping back to the greatest moments of French history. The Loire Valley is a perfect compliment to a visit in Paris or elsewhere in France. When planning Loire Valley tours, consider our essential Loire Valley guide with useful articles, videos, and guidelines for ...

If you’re interested in visiting some celebrity Paris restaurants, this is an excellent place to start, with our top 3 selected celebrity chefs. Celebrity chefs in Paris restaurants are far from being the household names they are in the States, but there are a few personalities using their fame ...

This week a notice appeared from Sotheby’s for fine quality Burgundy wine including Chambertin, announcing the availability for both the 2009 and 2010 vintages. These are said to be excellent vintages, the 2009 at this point showing fine fruit while the 2010, as might be expected in such a ...

Paris may be known for its cuisine, but after one too many meals of magret de canard and steak-frites, you might be hoping for something a little bit different. Luckily, the capital offers much more in the realm of gastronomy than French food. No matter your budget, there’s international food ...

The day to honor our mothers is fast approaching and while a bouquet of flowers paired with a box of mixed chocolates may be an old-standby, why not explore other avenues for your Mother’s Day gifts? Instead of the typical boxed sweets, try a dessert wine. In France, the Sauternes and ...