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Arnaud Nicolas – Artisanal meat and foie gras pie restaurant in Paris

What is the food like? Pâté en croûte – a meat pie in shortcrust pastry that is served at room temperature. Although presented as starters, Chef Arnaud Nicolas’ gorgeous looking artisanal pies are the main attraction. They are delicious, flavoursome and come with chicken, or pork with foie gras and seasonal produce. The rest of the menu is European with dishes like grilled beef rib … Continue reading Arnaud Nicolas – Artisanal meat and foie gras pie restaurant in Paris

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La Fontaine de Mars French Bistro Paris Eiffel Tower Typical Alfresco Outside Dog Friendly Traditional Regional Dishes Faux Fillet Foie Gras Duck Confit
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La Fontaine de Mars – Typical Parisian bistro near Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

What is the food like? Classic French and traditional regional dishes. There are French classics like coq au vin, escargot, potato dauphinoise, cassoulet, confit de canard, steak & fries and there are lesser know traditional regional dishes. How about œufs en meurette, a dish from Burgundy of poach egg in red wine sauce? The sauce is similar to that in a beef bourguignon, the more … Continue reading La Fontaine de Mars – Typical Parisian bistro near Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

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Le Ballon des Ternes – A traditional local French brasserie in Paris, France

What is the food like? Average traditional French. The menu is filled classic French dishes like onion soup, escargot, pot-au-feu, foie gras, steak tartare, steak and fries, sole meunière, as well as fresh seafood like oysters, whelks, prawn and crab. Ingredients are fresh, but seasoning could be a touch heavy handed and preparation can be sloppy in some occasions. How is the drinks selection? Simple … Continue reading Le Ballon des Ternes – A traditional local French brasserie in Paris, France

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All you need to know about driving from UK to France

Although UK has stopped being a member of the EU on 31st January 2020, the rules for driving a UK vehicle in France remains fairly straight-forward. Below is all you need to know about driving from UK to France. Disclaimer: For your convenience, we have included below our Amazon Associates links if you wish check out certain items on Amazon. Please do note that we … Continue reading All you need to know about driving from UK to France

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Two week driving road trip from Paris to Bordeaux along the coast of France – Itinerary & travel tips

Northern and Western France has some of the most romantic beaches, breath-taking cliffs and leisurely rivers. It is deep in history and you will be tracing the footsteps of William the Conqueror, Joan of Arc, François-René de Chateaubriand, Victor Hugo, Claude Monet and many more. You will be transported back into medieval times in pristinely preserved towns, forts and ports. Enjoy fantastic wines in the … Continue reading Two week driving road trip from Paris to Bordeaux along the coast of France – Itinerary & travel tips

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Top 5 Restaurants for Dinner in Les Deux Alpes, France

After the sunset and an awesome day on the slopes of Les Deux Alpes, it is time to find an equally amazing restaurant to fill the stomachs with the best the French has to offer. Below is our choice of Top 5 Restaurants for dinner at Les Deux Alpes, France. 5. L’Alisier If you are craving seafood, L’Alisier is the place to go to. This … Continue reading Top 5 Restaurants for Dinner in Les Deux Alpes, France

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Residence Le Cortina – Practical Family Ski Chalet in Les Deux Alpes

Residence Le Cortina in Les Deux Alpes is a dichotomy – it has extras that you won’t find in similarly priced ski chalet but it does lack bits of the essentials. The chalet is a beautiful 6-storey building with a range of 2-bedroom to 5-bedroom self-catered family apartments. Close to Ski Lifts, Restaurants, Bars and Groceries Let’s start with the positives. It is located on … Continue reading Residence Le Cortina – Practical Family Ski Chalet in Les Deux Alpes

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Gros-Horloge, great clock, Rouen, astronomical clock
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Driving weekend from London to Rouen, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips

Rouen, the capital of Normandy region in Northern France, used to be one of the wealthiest cities in medieval times. The richness from those heydays have been diligently preserved and restored in this beautiful city. Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo, Richard the Lionheart, King of England and Duke of Normandy, the Hundred Years War all have significant linkage to this magnificent city. Travel 200 km … Continue reading Driving weekend from London to Rouen, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips

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Weekend drive to Lille, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips

Located 115 km or 1.5 hours drive from Calais, 225 km or 2.5 hours from Paris, Lille is great destination for a short weekend driving road trip from London or Paris. It is known as the “Capital of Flanders” and the Flemish influence on architecture, design and art are well preserved in the old town. Disclaimer: For your convenience, we have included affiliate links to … Continue reading Weekend drive to Lille, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips

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Le Domaine Du Val, best hotel somme, nature hotel, family hotel, dog friendly
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Road trip weekend in Bay of Somme, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips

What better way to spend the weekend of Remembrance Day (11th November) than to sneak in a road trip to Somme in France. Somme is the setting for numerous battles in World War I. It is also a great place for nature hikes, casual meandering in quaint villages as well as outdoor activities like land sailing, canoeing and riverpath cycling. Somme is 111km or about … Continue reading Road trip weekend in Bay of Somme, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips

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