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Jan shares unique culinary experiences in France on her website, France Travel Tips. She has taken cooking classes at Cordon Bleu, market cooking tours in Paris, and week-long cooking classes at a French immersion school.

In Culinary Experiences
Unique French Pastries Too Beautiful To Eat?

Let’s face it, in Paris, it will seem like there’s a pâtisserie on every corner. The presentations are gorgeous, so how do you decide…

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Delicious Apératif From Normandy: Pommeau de Normandie

The French word for apple is “pomme” and you have possibly enjoyed one of these French pastries and desserts when you have visited France:…

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Vin Chaud (French Mulled Wine) Recipe

One of the joys of wintertime is the opportunity to indulge in some vin chaud—which is French mulled wine or spiced wine. The literal…

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In Arts and Entertainment/ Culinary Experiences/ Sites
Tour And Tasting At Palais Bénédictine In Fécamp

When is a palace not a palace? When the owner decides to call his building a palace and transforms it into the birthplace of…

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In Culinary Experiences/ Learning Experiences
French Language And Cooking Classes At Ecole des Trois Ponts

What a rich experience I had taking French language and cooking classes at Ecole des Trois Ponts in France. Everything-all meals, classes, cooking, and…

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Making Dark Chocolate Macarons– Le Cordon Bleu Tips

I learned how to make dark chocolate macarons at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and with practice, I have finally developed the ideal recipe…

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Making The French 75 Cocktail: Soixante Quinze

Here’s a classic drink that’s delicious and is easy to make at home. It’s called the “French 75” cocktail, also known as the “Soixante…

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In Culinary Experiences/ Outdoor Experiences
What Are The Best Lemon Pastries To Buy In Menton?

You know the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? This is the perfect phrase to describe my recent trip to France. Nearby…

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La Praluline: Delicious Pink Praline Brioche From Roanne

When I have taken French Immersion classes at Ecole des Trois Ponts in Riorges, France, we had Wednesday afternoons off and I would often…

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Should You Take The Time To Visit Carcassonne?

Should you take the time to visit Carcassonne? And if so, when is the best time to visit this medieval city? When I first…

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