The first time I was invited by a chef-friend to eat at one of Paris’ bouillons I thought we were going to a place that specialized in soup.  But, in fact, the term ‘bouillon’ was the term used at the end of the 19th century for restaurants where one could eat a hot meal for […]

In the heart of Paris, where a café has been more than a place for coffee, a slow but evident shift is underway. Over two decades, the city has bid adieu to around 500 of its iconic cafés. The question lingers: why?   For generations, these establishments were more than mere spots to sip espresso; […]

A combination of bistro and gastronomy, the bistronomic restaurant is a concept born in the 90s that combines low prices and creative, refined cuisine, made with fresh and seasonal products, and often orchestrated by great chefs. Specific to French culture, there is tasty and artistic cuisine, quality service and a place without fuss. For several […]

Let’s celebrate its history, its know-how, its elegance. Four very chic hotels are awakening the capital.   At Opera, the Kimpton Saint Honoré in its majesty Less famous than its big sister in Pont-Neuf, the former Samaritaine branch dedicated to luxury and couture located 27-29 boulevard des Capucines, has just been converted into a 5-star […]