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In Praise of Paris

by Allison Corbat

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Recently I was lucky enough to find myself in a position most 18- or 19-year-old girls dream of. My best friend and I spent two weeks of summer in Paris, writing articles for this fabulous website. Before I go any further, I must tell all girls out there, no matter what age, that you must visit youthful Paris before you die. If my dramatic declaration isn’t enough to persuade you, then hopefully by the end of this article you’ll understand the urgency of my previous...

Tartare de Saumon with Piment d’Espelette

by Katia Grimmer-LaversanneKatia Grimmer-Laversanne

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Tartare de saumon (salmon tartare) is a great example of a modern classic that features regularly on the menu of Paris...

Paris Summer Trends: Booties and Blazers

by Allison Corbat

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Upon my arrival in Paris, thanks to all the incredibly chic French women, I immediately noticed all the wardrobe essentials I had somehow been living without. All the Parisiennes strolling the streets were, of course, clad in the latest Paris summer trends. I realized my summer simply would not be completely chic without the perfect blazer and pair of booties so effortlessly donned by all these French women....

Getaways in the South of France

by Allison Corbat

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If you’re looking to explore France beyond its capital, I suggest you head south. While the Côte d’Azur is renowned as one of the chicest beach getaways in the south of France, there is much more to discover. I recently found myself in a smaller town just outside Nice called Valbonne, where I was surrounded by stunning gardens filled with cyprus trees and olive trees, and where the dramatic hills were filled with tiny tospy-turvy streets somehow meant to accommodate two lanes....

Purely Paris: August Survival Tips

by Cynthia RoseCynthia Rose

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For most Paris residents, the month of August is missing from their city calendars. Those who do stick it out in town will admit it's a struggle. From hairdressers to dry cleaners, the businesses close one by one. Summer temps—who may be as new to the city as you—replace regular personnel. But don’t let this affect your Paris trip. All you need is a few tips and...

For the Summer Olympics, London-Inspired Fashion

by What2WearWhereWhat2WearWhere

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What could make summer in Paris more fantastic? Why, being a mere two-hour Eurostar trip from London and the Summer Olympics. We have all things London on the brain right now, and while she may have decamped to the USA, Victoria Beckham is still one of...

Summer Flavors in Paris Restaurants, Part Two

by Kelly PageKelly Page and D.D. Rice

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Earlier this season we suggested some wine and food pairings based on what we were seeing in Paris restaurants. The sun is shining, and we are all trying to eat lighter fare so we can squeeze into those swimsuits. But duck, pork, steak, burgers and foie gras remain on the menus in Paris no matter the time of year—it’s all a matter of finding a more seasonal way to enjoy them....

Petits Farcis with Red Pepper Coulis

by Katia Grimmer-LaversanneKatia Grimmer-Laversanne

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Petits farcis—stuffed summer vegetables—are a classic Provençal dish, although variations exist in many forms all around the...

2011 Domaine Collotte Marsannay Rosé

by D.D. RiceD.D. Rice

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The French wine cognoscenti have long been searching out and enjoying the pleasures of lively and refreshing rosés. For those of you who want to remain loyal to the pink persuasion but are ready for something a bit more unique, you’ll need to think outside the pink box, which for French rosés means somewhere other than the vineyards of Tavel or Provence. Where exactly? Marsannay, bien sûr!

The 2011 Domaine Collotte Marsannay rosé from the Côte de Nuits, in northern Bourgogne, is an absolute standout. Made from 100 percent pinot noir, Domaine Collotte captures many of the most desirable rosé characteristics: the frisky freshness of youth and the bone-dry finish that make you want to drink the wine for lunch and dinner on even the warmest of summer...

Paris Style’s Summer Stripes

by Cynthia RoseCynthia Rose

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Every spring, Paris style changes with the sun. But a few essentials appear between the strawberries and the asparagus. You can always choose between espadrilles and ballerines. But, if you are French, you will want to show your stripes—and some should come in the form of a...

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