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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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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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How to make the classic 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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Eating Snails In France: Do You Know Which Type To Order?

France has many delicacies such as macarons, ratatouille, and frogs legs. but what about eating snails in France? I discovered many years ago (the…

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Food, Wine, And Tours At The Montmartre Wine Festival

Visiting Paris in October? The Montmartre wine festival is THE Paris event to attend where the city celebrates the grape. Did you know there’s…

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Affordable Michelin-Starred Lunch: La Barbacane In Carcassonne

When you’re considering having a meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant in France, the reviews might describe the experience as expensive, pretentious, or having small…

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