Montmartre Chocolate Pastry Walk
Jill ColonnaJoin me for an autumnal online stroll on my self-guided Montmartre walk - with less tourists. Taste the artistic ambience, macarons, madeleines - and perhaps leave 'Absinthe'-minded!
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Jill ColonnaFind a listing of the coolest Parisian tearooms during the summer heatwave.
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Jill ColonnaFor the ultimate luxury Parisian afternoon, head to the Proust room for a French Afternoon Tea and experience the author's famous Madeleines by his favourite fireplace.
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Escape the tourist crowds around Sacré Coeur and enjoy a snack in this hidden haven, with a view of Renoir's legendary swing and the oldest house in Montmartre.
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My self-guided tour to the best pastry & chocolate shops plus tearooms all in 3 blocks near the Eiffel Tower.
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A gourmet tribute to Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers, on 16 May: Legendary Chef, Thierry Marx shows us how it's done.
View ArticleSaint-Germain-en-Laye Chocolate Pastry Tour
Just 20 mins outside Paris, create your own sweet gourmet DIY walk with my favourite local haunts in this royal 'Mini Paris'
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Tasting the best luxury Italian ice cream in Paris, hidden in Saint Germain-des-Prés.
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Jill ColonnaCome for a stroll at the annual summer fair in Paris's Tuileries from June to August.
View ArticleFoucade: A Healthy 100% Gluten-Free Patisserie in Paris
Jill ColonnaI almost want to keep this address a secret. Last week I discovered this new patisserie, Foucade, in Paris – the difference is that all pastries here are entirely gluten-free. Opened just...
View ArticlePutting on The Ritz Paris Teatime
For the ultimate luxury Parisian afternoon, Afternoon Tea at the Ritz is distinctly French. Discover Proust's favourite Madeleines in his salon by the fireplace. The post Putting on The Ritz Paris...
View ArticleCafé Renoir, Montmartre Museum Gardens
Avoid the summer crowds around Sacré-Coeur and head to this peaceful haven for a drink or snack, now refurbished to welcome you! The post Café Renoir, Montmartre Museum Gardens appeared first on Mad...
View ArticleBest Pastries Rue Saint-Dominique, Paris
My guide to the best pastry & chocolate shops plus tearooms all in 3 blocks near the Eiffel Tower! The post Best Pastries Rue Saint-Dominique, Paris appeared first on Mad about Macarons - Teatime...
View ArticleSaint Honoré Paris: A Pastry Party and a New Healthy Menu
The best tribute to Saint Honoré plus a new detox menu, l'Honoré by Thierry Marx at the Mandarin Oriental Paris The post Saint Honoré Paris: A Pastry Party and a New Healthy Menu appeared first on Mad...
View ArticleSaint-Germain-en-Laye Chocolate Pastry Tour
Welcome to a delicious Saint-Germain-en-Laye Chocolate Pastry Tour, the second part of my series on Day Trips Outside Paris. As I mentioned in my introduction to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, it’s where I...
View ArticleTeatime in Paris: Luxury Italian Ice Cream by Il Gelato Del Marchese
A taste of the best luxury Italian ice cream in Paris, at Il Gelato del Marchese in Saint Germain-des-Prés.
View ArticleParis Tuileries Gardens: Summer Amusements and a New Terrace Café
This week sees the start of Paris’s popular annual amusement park situated on the left side of the Tuileries Gardens. The Fête Foraine des Tuileries is open free to the public between 25 June and 22...
View ArticleFoucade: A Healthy 100% Gluten-Free Patisserie in Paris
I almost want to keep this address a secret. Last week I discovered this new patisserie in Paris – the difference is that all pastries here are entirely gluten-free. Opened just since December 2015,...
View ArticleAn African Teatime in Paris
The other day I couldn’t resist a visit to the Impressionists in Normandy exhibition at the Jacquemart André Museum in Paris. If you’re like me and adore art, you’ll especially appreciate this museum...
View ArticleA Champagne Teatime in Paris
When the heavens open in Paris and driving Spring rain pelts on even the most chic of umbrellas, the City of Light always has a bright side. On the popular Rive Gauche (Left Bank of the Seine), near...
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