Restaurant Reviews: Benoit in New York City
On a cold rainy afternoon in New York City this winter, I suddenly had a craving for the food of my adopted country, France. So I booked at Benoit, and told the friend I...
Carrefours of France in San Francisco: Clement Street and Arguello Blvd
Sometimes the carrefours of France in San Francisco are a surprise. Hidden, subtle, with no historical French hints, but there is an esprit if one looks for the clues.
The corner of Clement Street and...
Restaurant Reviews: Tamara in Paris
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, just off the bottom of the Avenue de L’Opéra and not far from the Louvre, this new shop-front restaurant has a modish and rather chilly décor...
Restaurant Reviews: Maison Aribert in Uriage-les-Bains
Last autumn, on the weekend just before France went into lockdown again, we made the presciently good decision to go away for a couple of days and headed to the spa town of Uriage-les-Bains...
Where to Stay and Eat in Vaucluse
Our selection of the best accommodation and dining in the département
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TO STAY & EAT
AVIGNON
La Mirande
This historic...
Foodie Faux Pas: What Not to Say in French Restaurants
One of the highlights of France is its fabulous food but beware: Even with faultless French grammar, you can unknowingly upset a lot of people! To avoid upsetting the waiter or shocking the chef,...
Where to Stay and Eat in Auvergne
Our choice of hotels and restaurants to enjoy during your trip in this beautiful area
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Hotels
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Restaurant Reviews: Vigna in Lorgues
Exciting young chef Juan Arbeláez adds a dash of Mediterranean flair to the offering at Vigna, where dining on the terrace at this château’s wine-farm restaurant is a wonderful way to while away a...
Restaurant Reviews: Niro in Aix-en-Provence
Chef Alexandre Mazzia, who holds two Michelin stars at his restaurant in Marseille, is without question one of the most dazzlingly creative cooks working in the south of France right now. And, to the...
Restaurant Reviews: Duende in Nîmes
Chef Pierre Gagnaire, who holds three Michelin stars for his eponymous restaurant in Paris and runs a dozen other tables around the world, from London to Las Vegas and Seoul, had a particular mission...