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Café Etiquette for Paris Visitors

2025-12-14 Elisabeth Perotin

Parisian cafés are an essential part of life in Paris, yet their codes can feel confusing to first-time visitors. From choosing a table to understanding the unspoken rules of service, café culture in Paris follows a rhythm very different from what many travelers expect. Continue reading Café Etiquette for Paris Visitors

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The Missing Paris Time Capsule: A Historical Mystery

2025-02-02 Elisabeth Perotin

Paris is a city steeped in history, a place where centuries of secrets are hidden beneath its cobblestone streets and within its ancient buildings. But among its many enigmas, one mystery stands out—the curious case of the missing Paris Time Capsule. Continue reading The Missing Paris Time Capsule: A Historical Mystery

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Zaho de Sagazan, the new talent of French music

2024-02-102024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Zaho de Sagazan, this name is on everyone’s lips as the French music victories approach in which she is nominated 5 times ! The 24-year-old singer started music at 13 years It’s the darling of the prestigious Victoires de la … Continue reading Zaho de Sagazan, the new talent of French music

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The history of the French baguette

2022-04-26 Elisabeth Perotin

The Baguette is one of the symbols of French culture, with worlwide popularity. Here is the history of this delicious long bread… Continue reading The history of the French baguette

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A new hybrid restaurant to discover in Paris

2022-02-06 Elisabeth Perotin

Electric Paris is the new hybrid concept that has opened a new living space a stone’s throw from Gare du Nord, combining gastronomy and cultural activities. Continue reading A new hybrid restaurant to discover in Paris

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The “galette des rois”, A French tradition

2021-10-222021-10-22 Elisabeth Perotin

On the first Sunday in January, tradition has it that it is the occasion to “shoot the kings” at the epiphany: a bean is hidden in the cake and the person who obtains this bean becomes the king of the day and has the right to wear a fancy crown. Continue reading The “galette des rois”, A French tradition

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The origin of the name “Bistrot”

2021-06-10 Elisabeth Perotin

The bistro is one of the great inseparable symbols of the city of Paris. Café-restaurant-bar, we have a drink, we nibble there, we eat small traditional French dishes, generally cooked with good franquette. Continue reading The origin of the name “Bistrot”

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The origin of the name “Bistro”

2021-06-102021-10-14 Elisabeth Perotin

The bistro is one of the great inseparable symbols of the city of Paris. Café-restaurant-bar, we have a drink, we nibble there, we eat small traditional French dishes, generally cooked with good franquette. Continue reading The origin of the name “Bistro”

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History of the king’s cake

2021-01-082021-10-22 Elisabeth Perotin

On the first Sunday in January, tradition has it that it is the occasion to “shoot the kings” at the epiphany: a bean is hidden in the cake and the person who obtains this bean becomes the king of the day and has the right to wear a fancy crown. Continue reading History of the king’s cake

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