recipe of the month Monkfish and Salmon Brochettes with Tarragon Beurre Blanc  A quick flip through any cookbook written about French cuisine will reveal generously detailed chapters dedicated to the preparation and cooking of fresh seafood. A visit to the fish markets in the port cities in coastal France is a pleasure that any curious cook will enjoy. Luckily, fishmongers can also be found in all the major cities of France, and Paris is home to several excellent markets that feature fresh seafood from independent producers, such as the Marché de la Bastille and the Marché Président Wilson. But where do you start if you're not familiar with cooking seafood? Read more.
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wine of the month
2010 Château Graville-Lacoste Graves Blanc
S eeking the right French wine can be a lot like house hunting. Will you go for something bright and charming that looks great from the outside? Or perhaps something warm and comfortable that provides a sense of well-being?
If the 2010 Château Graville-Lacoste Graves Blanc were a house to be considered, the tour of la maison might go something like this: pretty peach and grapefruit aromas provide the delightful first impression. Think of this as the wine equivalent of excellent curbside appeal, the sort of immediate charm that invites a closer look. Read more.
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| gg2p announces a new partnership
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Châteaux & Hôtels Collection along with Auto Europe. This means that if you are a Girls' Guide member, you'll receive 10 percent off bookings at some of the most marvelous hotels and châteaux throughout France, including the ones below.
What's truly incredible is that most of these hotels start at less than 200 euros a night.
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Provence, anyone?
Owned by world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse, this bastide is nestled in the shade of a delightful Provençal village.
More in Provence.
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How about Brittany by the sea?
 This beautiful and imposing villa is the very essence of the gentle way of life in Cornouaille.
More in Brittany.
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Perfect for a weekend away from Paris--the Loire Valley.
 Close to Chenonceau, this is a true French castle, built by Louis XI in 1465. With lovely formal gardens, it's fit for a queen.
More in the Loire.
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Or Strasbourg, perhaps?
Only five minutes from Strasbourg Cathedral, in the heart of the city, this hotel has close ties with the city and its history.
More hotels in Alsace.
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Pining for the Alps and Savoie?
 Built by Benedictine monks in the 17th century, on an ancient Romanic road, Talloires Abbey is full of history and secrets.
Find more hotels in this region.
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Or slum it on the Riviera
Perched high above the Mediterranean, Chateau Eza is a magnificent boutique hotel in the village of Eze. More in the Cte d'Azur. |
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Agnès B., African-Style! By Cynthia Rose This year, couture was inundated with the bright "Dutch wax" fabrics loved all over West Africa. But, years before Thakoon or Lanvin ever discovered them, Agnès B. was dressing clients like Philippe Starck in wax. Now, we lucky girls get Vive l'Afrique: stunning sheath dresses, tailored jackets and summer shirts in brilliant patterns. During June, the Agnès B. at 6, rue du Jour, also presents a small show of African photographs. Don't miss the free chance to see the fantastic hairstyles captured by J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere and the legendary nightclub photos of Malick Sidibé. 
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