10 Best Paris Neighborhoods: Top Districts to Visit and Explore
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What could be better than a tour through our favorite Paris neighborhoods? I've stayed many Paris neighborhoods, and the fact is, I've loved them all. You can visit many of our favorite Paris districts on our cooking vacations in Paris. Each street has something new to offer, each Paris arrondissement offers some gem to explore. That doesn't mean you can throw a dart at a map and pick where to… Read
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Travel Tips: Arriving in Paris
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I have to be perfectly honest and say that Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris is not my favorite airport to fly into or out of - and even worse is trying to make a connection through it. It's too large, and frankly I've missed too many connections there. But there are two things I like about it that pretty much cancel out all the rest. One, it's the easiest… Read
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Praline Macaron Recipe
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Macarons aren't only delicious, but they're also a beautiful dessert, one that often graces tables around France come the holiday season (and all year round for that matter). They can be used as part of other desserts, like a Buche de Noel (Christmas log) or enjoyed all on their own. While they may take some time to master, they're well worth it… Here's just one of our favorite recipes come… Read
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Le Réveillon in France for Christmas Eve and a Roasted Fig Recipe
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The French know gourmet cuisine, which is why we feature so many culinary vacations in France. This is no more evident than on the holidays. Le Réveillon is one of the biggest meals of the year, and it's served on Christmas Eve following midnight mass. Yes, you read that right - it takes place after midnight; hence the word 'réveillon' means 'awakening' as the dinner often goes into the early… Read
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Ile Flottante (or Floating Island) Recipe on a French Cooking Vacation
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When it comes to Christmas celebrations in France, a lot of traditions revolve around food, and you can learn them on a French cooking vacation with The International Kitchen. A lot of those French food traditions revolve around dessert. After all, Provence has their 13 desserts for Christmas Eve! In terms of classic French desserts come the holidays, it's often the Buche de Noel (or Christmas Yule Log) that's talked… Read
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Five Things You Shouldn't Do While on a Culinary Vacation in France
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There are some stereotypes when it comes to the food of France… that it's inaccessible, that it's hard to replicate back home, that it's all gourmet cuisine. While the French do offer some gourmet delicacies - like foie gras - don't let any of those stereotypes stop you from experiencing the cuisine firsthand on a culinary vacation in France. It's true that the French love and appreciate their food, and… Read
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