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COOK IN BRITANY
June 19 - 25

Stay in a beautiful private chateau never available to the public and the cooking classes will be with two brothers who own the Michelin starred restaurant, La Ville Blanche, in lovely Lannion.

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Justine and me: apologies to Lawrence Durrell
Author: Louis Borgenicht

The author uses the 2004 French Open to help him recover from shoulder surgery.

Jardins, Jardin
Author: Heather Stimmler-Hall

Heather Stimmler-Hall, author of the Paris & Ile-de-France Adventure Guide takes us on a guided tour through a garden normally closed to the public, that of the Hôtel de Bourbon-Condé.

Events for June 4, 2004
Author: Gabrielle Luthy

There are probably a thousand different events going on in Paris at any given time. Join us on our search for the best!

The Daily Baguette: Chez Nous
Author: Taylor Horton

In which our intrepid teen reporter makes it to Paris and does battle with a grocery cart at Le Bon Marché. All's fair in the name of bread and cheese.

Don’t mess with Corsica! An island with an attitude dishes out the charms
Author: Eleanor Beardsley

In Part 1 of trhis article, Eleanor Beardsley takes an in-depth look at one of the loveliest places in France: Corsica

Review: Hôtel du Danube
Author: Sarah Fox

Some people go to the 6th arrondissement for a visit and never leave. You'll probably find most of them trying to live in the Hôtel du Danube, another of those Parisian gems run by Severin Ferrand, who knows how to make your stay in Paris perfect. 10% discount to Premium Members!

Gourmet Buzz: Gantie
Author: Margaret Kemp

Margaret Kemp is still in Provence and back in foodie heaven with the launch of Jacques Gantié’s guidebooks to the best places to eat in Provence. We know Msr. Gantié is the boss--he's got none other than Johnny Halliday working the bar and Alain Llorca providing the grub.

French Cooking Without a Fuss: Tarte aux cerises
Author: April Paute

There's nothing juicer than fresh cherries, and nothing more indulgent than cherry pie. April Paute gives us the finest recipe for cherry tart you'll ever find. Dig in!

On The Rue
Author: Barbara Pasquet James

Liberty Week, a cozy apartment instead of a hotel room, Avignon’s 21st Film Festival hits Provence, and where to rent videos and DVDs in English.

English radio hits the Paris airwaves
Author: Gabrielle Luthy

Paris Live Radio, the first commercial English-language station, is coming to you from a basement near the Moulin Rouge. Another English encroachment on the sacred French culture? "Mais, non!" say the locals.

Zen à la parisènne
Author: Jessica Powell

Jessica Powell investigates bread, butter, and enlightenment at three Paris eateries.

Death In The Afternoon - The Catacombs
Author: Pat Brien

Pat Brien takes you on a Tour of Cemetery Montparnasse, which holds some of the most colourful and controversial of the deceased artists, philosophers, writers, performers, anarchists and Feminists who lived the history of Paris, before descending into the dark and murky labyrinth of the ancient and awesome Catacombs. READ MORE.

Events for May 28, 2004
Author: Gabrielle Luthy

There are probably a thousand different events going on in Paris at any given time. Join us on our search for the best!

Review: Hôtel Devillas
Author: Kirsten Guenther

For the first time in her life, Kirsten Guenther stays at something less than a 4-star hotel Not only does she survive, she thrives. In fact, we might not get her out of there, and we know you're going to love it, too.

Review: Hôtel Devillas
Author: Kirsten Guenther

Le Carré des Simples
Author: Clotilde Dusoulier

Follow our Parisian Home Chef into this pretty boutique, devoted to all things herbal and drinkable.

Vivez L'Institutiton
Author: Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson puzzles about the state of gay marriage in France, whether her hair color will turn her into a French gnome, and exactly what her neighbor is up to in his nocturnal wanderings. Includes Gay Pride march information.

The Daily Baguette: Anticipation
Author: Taylor Horton

Introducing Taylor Horton, our 16-year-old correspondent who's about to spend the summer in France.

"I am John Lennon" and other tales from the French Cinema
Author: Nina Haritos

Nina Haritos has fun at the 10th annual Avignon/New York Film Festival--and on the streets of Paris.

McCartney: The rock'n'roll singer
Author: Pat Brien

With Paul McCartney’s Summer 04 Tour in full swing and bopping its way towards Paris for a late June gig, Pat Brien gives us the low-down on McCartney’s no-holds-barred Paris Concert of March 2003, kick-starting his celebrated ‘Back In The World’ Tour—along with full details of the upcoming dates as His Brave Face gets in YOUR face for a full-on night of timeless Rock ‘N’ Roll. READ MORE.

Gourmet buzz: Hot Gossip
Author: Margaret Kemp

'Tis the season for endings, beginnings, and all the latest from Pierre Hermé, including jam, new tastes, and those square macaroons.

American Smiles
Author: Debralee Bertrand

In which Debbie discovers the joy of showing Paris to a newcomer, while still learning herself.

Macaroons: Creative Changes for a Classic Cookie
Author: Sally Peabody

Sally Peabody takes a look at what happens when macaroon makers step outside the box. Or, in this case, circle.

Tarte fines aux pommes
Author: April Paute

April Paute spoils us this week with an easy but tasty treat: thin apple tarts. Dig in!

Antique Shopping and Remembering WWII in the Sorgue Region of Provence
Author: Ann Carroll

The Sorgue region of Vaucluse, at the foot of the Luberon Mountains, offers calm beauty, proximity to more bustling tourist sites, and a number of unique venues, including a biannual antiques fair and a museum about Provence life during WWII.

Events for May 21st, 2004
Author: Gabrielle Luthy

There are probably a thousand different events going on in Paris at any given time. Join us on our search for the best!

Review: Hotel Aviatic
Author: Tioka Tokedira

Tioka Tokedira introduces us to a charming little hotel that makes you feel like you're staying with your aunt. If she happened to live in Paris's 6th arrondissement, that is.

D-Day countdown—only weeks to go
Author: Robert Korengold

Bud Korengold reports on the lead-up to the commemoration of D-Day, June 5th and 6th.

Ode to 75008
Author: Priscilla Lalisse

You know what they say: You can take the girl out of 75008...but you'd better be prepared for some kicking and screaming!

Lights, camera, nostalgia! The rebirth of Studio Harcourt
Author: Margaret Kemp

Margaret Kemp takes a break from the world of haute cuisine and escorts us into another refined Parisien world: Studio Harcourt, where photography is haute couture.

On The Rue: Booksignings and crocodiles
Author: Barbara Pasquet James

Two celebrity authors take a bow, and a croc by any other name. It's all happening on the rue...

La Vie Française, American-style
Author: Emily Rueb

Emily Rueb sends a letter home to her high-school teacher, explaining life in La Belle France.

A Taste of Provence: Spring 2004
Author: Anne-Marie Simons

Our Provence correspondent checks in with the latest news from the South.

Events for May 14th, 2004
Author: Gabrielle Luthy

There are probably a thousand different events going on in Paris at any given time. Join us on our search for the best!

Afro Soul—Paris and Chicago
Author: Michele Kurlander

Michele Kurlander meets Paris expatriate author Monique Wells on a book tour in Chicago, and falls in love with Monique's scrumptuously illustrated cookbook providing soul food and creole recipes, with addresses of where to purchase the ingredients on the streets of Paris.

Review: the Hotel Minerve
Author: Sarah Fox

Bonjour Paris's Director General, Sarah Gilbert Fox, stays at a sweet little hotel in the 5th that will bring you back year after year.

Karma sucks!
Author: Kirsten Guenther

Getting back to Paris should never be this hard. Yet, somehow for our Sexy Expat, Kirsten Guenther, it always is!

Gourmet Buzz: Is it worth it?
Author: Margaret Kemp

You've heard all about the places to dine in Paris but can't get a table? Never fear! Our Gourmet guru, Margaret Kemp, is on the case, with tricks and alternatives.

Why I love (part of) the 17th arrondissement: Rue De Levis
Author: Priscilla Lalisse

Explore a Parisien market street with local Priscilla Lalisse. Browse, shop, have lunch, and experience what daily Parisien life is really like.

French Wines Featured at St. Michaels Food & Wine Festival
Author: Bill Shepard

Bill Shepard pays a visit to a Maryland food and wine festival, not realizing some vintage French wines are waiting to be tasted.