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The selection at a wine bar on the Devour Paris wine tasting tour

Where to Buy Wine in Paris: Our 6 Favorite Shops and Cellars

In Paris, wine is everywhere you look—but don’t settle for the standard liquor store. Buying wine in France is a spiritual experience, and we’ve got the inside scoop on the city’s best selections. French wine isn’t just about alcohol; it’s much, much more. It’s about terroir, grape, flavor, climate and region—and in France, wine is […]

Visiting the Louvre after sundown is one of our favorite things to do in Paris alone at night!

5 Things to Do in Paris Alone at Night – Tips for Solo Travelers

Exploring a city on your own might seem daunting, especially after dark—but it doesn’t have to be! These are our favorite things to do in Paris alone at night. Solo travel is invigorating, exciting and liberating—it’s your moment to see the world on your schedule. You’re spending time with you, learning about a culture and […]

Snails in sauce at Paris restaurant

5 Fabulous Spots for Sampling the Best Snails in Paris

Adventurous eaters journeying to Paris often have a few famous dishes on their must-try lists: frogs’ legs, calf’s brains…and snails.   The traditional preparation of escargots à la bourguignonne sees the snails dressed in their shells and baked with an herbed garlic butter which forms the perfect sauce for a crusty baguette. And while the […]

Crêpes are the central part of the Chandeleur holiday tradition in France.

How to Celebrate Candelmas the French Way (Hint: It Involves Crêpes)

If you believe most American shops and greeting card companies, the next major holiday to follow Christmas and New Year’s is Valentine’s Day. But here in France, another holiday sneaks its way into the fray in early February.  The holiday in question is Candlemas, or La Chandeleur, and the appropriate way to celebrate it is […]

Hand holding croissant up with bite on street in front of a bakery in Paris

A Paris Chef Shares How to Find the Best Pastries in Town (& Avoid Tourist Traps)

After an afternoon of sightseeing around the butte Montmartre, a nibble or two of French pastry is well-deserved.  Rather than settling into an anonymous café on the rue des Abbesses, head west until the street narrows and forks. Tucked away just off the main drag, La Bossue awaits. Known for its generous brunch, cozy vintage atmosphere, […]