We can all agree: in France wine is important. When 6 p.m. rolls around, the wine bars of Paris start to fill up. Colleagues finishing work jostle at the traditional zinc bars and sunny sidewalks become scattered with drinkers basking in the evening rays. The tiny wine bars of Paris come alive—it’s a city-wide convivial moment […]
Food and Drink in Paris
The 5 Food Markets in Paris No Trip Would Be Complete Without
Posted on May 22, 2019
You may think your town has a thriving farmer’s market scene, but you haven’t been to a Paris food market yet. If you’re lucky enough to stay in an apartment with a petite Parisian kitchen, you won’t want to skip a trip to the market. The traditional French shopping experience is a process. Sure, you […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Belleville
Posted on May 22, 2019
A distinctive neighborhood in the northeast corner of Paris, Belleville is a perfect, non-touristy destination for foodies. Until 1860, Belleville was actually an independent, working-class village, home to farmers and winemakers. Today, following waves of immigration in the 20th century, the hilltop district has become one of Paris’ most artistically vibrant and ethnically diverse areas. […]
Bouillons of Paris: All About The Restaurant Revival [2024]
Posted on May 10, 2019
There are many cool restaurants in Paris with seasonal menus, understated decor and hushed dining rooms. But you can’t talk about places to eat in the city without covering bouillons in Paris. A bouillon is an eatery that harkens back to another era of Parisian dining—when the menu never changed, the service was snappy and […]
History of the Croque Monsieur (& Where to Eat It in Paris)
Posted on May 10, 2019
Think of France’s croque monsieur as the lovechild of a grilled cheese and a ham and cheese sandwich. Ham and gruyere are sandwiched between two slices of white bread, topped with béchamel sauce, and broiled. Served with a green salad, it’s a common, quick-and-easy Sunday supper for many French families. Photo Credit: Kayhadrin, Text Overlay: […]
The Complete Guide to Craft Beer in Paris
Posted on May 10, 2019
Sure, France is famous for its wine. But now, craft beer is the trendiest drink in Paris, and there are some great bars where you can enjoy a huge range of beers both on tap and from the bottle. Even better, French brewers are getting into the act. Paris-based breweries like BAPBAP, Paname, Grand Paris […]
A Love Letter to Paris
Posted on April 12, 2019
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Paris. An introduction from Lauren, the founder of Devour Tours: On my first visit to Paris, I was enthralled with the architecture, the food culture, the Parisians themselves… I fell head over heels and wanted to learn more. And […]
7 Street Food Bites in Paris and Where You Have to Try Them
Posted on April 8, 2019
In Paris, life has long revolved around cafe culture. Lunchtime in Paris evokes the idea of relaxing with a three course meal and a glass of wine on a sunny terrace, not a sandwich quickly gulped down between meetings. But indeed as Paris has changed, with a new entrepreneurial environment drawing international crowds, waves of […]
A Love Letter to Paris: the Everyday Luxury of Pastry
Posted on April 2, 2019
Food-loving Paris is a playground for pastry. I may have come to Paris twelve years ago as a dedicated student of linguistics and French literature, but I quickly learned I’d need to learn another language entirely to fully immerse myself in the culture—the language of pastry. And it was by focusing my attention on all […]
6 Best Bars in Paris for Any Night of the Week
Posted on April 1, 2019
The Paris cocktail scene has come into its own in recent years, and many of the city’s best bars are now considered some of the best in the world. Although not traditionally a part of French culture, with so many young Parisians swapping their after-work red wine for a craft cocktail, a trip to Paris […]
