Update: Sadly, Hidden Kitchen has closed. But the good news is the owners have opened a full-fledged restaurant/wine bar in Paris called Verjus. Looking for something a little different in Paris? Something…well, underground? Can you keep a secret? Well,…
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While strolling around the Marais, I was drawn to the facade of this building. It was once a Patisserie, back in the day. But it is now the home of a lovely romantic boutique called Plume Plume. En Français, it…
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Wandering around the Marais in Paris, not far from our hotel and tucked into a tiny corner off the Place du Marche St. Catherine, we saw this store front for Vert d’Absinthe. With my extensive knowledge of the French language,…
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The French have that certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to flowers and floral arranging. C’est vrai!! Fleuriste shops are always stocked with blooms… They love greenery and urns. Ferns, moss, ivy, baby’s tears and grasses. I would…
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If I look up, almost anywhere in Paris. I see beauty all around me. It may only be calling to me. Whispering in my ear. Taunting me. "Psst, look over here. " "Hey, look up here, on your right." I…
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Up to this point I have not talked much about the ubiquitous French macaron. Don’t get me wrong, I love them. Worship them. Can’t imagine my life without them. I guess I just hadn’t got around to it yet. But…
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The first time I went to Paris, I had to visit the most famous Paris flea market – Puces Saint-Ouen at the Porte de Clignacort Metro station. That’s where flea markets in France originated. I spent the day and had a…
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photo: © Marche d’Aligre Food markets in Paris are as prevelant as museums, but far tastier. Some are known for just food, others carry a wide variety of items. Some markets are permanent real estate, others are only there on certain…
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For me the magic of the Louvre begins after night falls. Usually, the crowds have dissipated and the admission price is discounted. Bonus! I love the shimmer of the light reflecting off the water And the moon shining from above…