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The Flavors of Paris blog is full of insider tips and recommendations to make your Parisian experience easy and authentic. You will learn where to eat with the locals, where the best shopping and the best restaurants are, and how to find boutiques and food markets for the best food shopping in Paris as well as some musings about French culture.
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10 Touristy Terraces that Are Still Worth the Visit
The true essence of French life unfolds on café terraces in Paris. They often serve as places where locals linger over apéritifs after work, or spend quiet moments with a book and a coffee, simply watching the world go by. While the cafés in this list are found in some of the city’s more tourist-friendly neighbourhoods, they still offer plenty of authentic Parisian magic. We have compiled a list of some truly enchanting Parisian café terraces that may be a little more on th
Lisa R
Apr 7
Best Matcha In Paris
"With a Korean flair, this cafe brings nuanced character and charm along with the creamiest matcha in the city." Move over coffee, there...
Lisa R
Aug 6, 2025
YOUR ICE CREAM GUIDE TO PARIS
"Warning this team is completely mad about delicious local products." La Glacerie When you think of food in Paris, ice cream might not be...
Lisa R
Jun 5, 2024
4 Top Speakeasy Bars in Paris
"In a sense, it feels like you are walking into an old potion shop, one you would read about in books, and the drinks only elevate this...
Lisa R
May 2, 2024
Tea Time in a Bubble in the Heart of Paris
T' Time du Jardin Privé @Novotel Les Halles In the centre of French capital lies the neighborhood of Les Halles. It is the hub of the...
Lisa R
Apr 1, 2024
A Guide to a Traditional French Christmas Dinner Menu
Experience the magic of a Parisian Christmas feast! Discover traditional French Christmas dinner delights like oysters and bûche de Noël, an
Lisa R
Dec 19, 2023
We've Got You Covered for Dining Out Over Christmas in Paris
Paris Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Travelling during the holidays often means facing closed doors when it comes to finding a festive meal. Flavors of Paris has done some legwork to suss out some restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve and ready to cook up something good for you and your family. From upscale tasting menus to the newest street food favourites, we have you covered. Or if you're looking for an even more in-depth guide to Parisian dining
Lisa R
Dec 9, 2023
10 OF THE BEST PLACES FOR BREAKFAST IN PARIS
A heaping stack of pancakes and bacon is not something that the French typically indulge in for breakfast. Generally, a continental...
Lisa R
Jun 22, 2023
FRENCH CHEESE: LIVING & EATING THE PARISIAN WAY
"A wander through an open-air fromagerie. An unknown map of french cheese. This is the true meaning of living in Paris time." “Each sort...
Lisa R
Nov 25, 2021
4 BEST COFFEE SHOPS WITH PERSONALITY IN PARIS
WHERE COFFEE IS THE STAR AND YOUR LAPTOP IS A PLUS-ONE As you walk down Parisian streets, you’ll see that there is no lack of cafés,...
Lisa R
Nov 18, 2021
MACARONS: WHAT THEY ARE AND WHERE TO FIND BEST ONES IN PARIS
“It is funny because when you talk to the Parisians, there are two macaron camps: the avant-garde and the traditional,”-Lisa Rankin Paris...
Lisa R
Mar 17, 2021
WHERE TO BEAT THE HEAT AND EAT IN PARIS
The French, it seems, are not big on air conditioning, nor fans for that matter. Before I moved permanently to Paris, I would rent...
Lisa R
Jul 24, 2019
A WORLDLY FUSION OF FLAVORS AT LES FOODIES IN THE MARAIS
Scallops, veal sweetbreads and young chicory Les Foodies is neo-bistro, international dining concept. That’s a lot going on in one...
Lisa R
Mar 6, 2019
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