Author: Alessia Armenise

Alessia is a writer and creative based in Paris. After a few years working in London, she moved back to Paris and now writes freelance for media and brands, specialising in eco-luxury, slow travel and sustainability. Her work has been featured in Stylist, Milk Magazine and Grazia France among others. She also runs a sustainability and slow living focused website called Pretty Slow and hosts a podcast called Pretty Good Business.

The Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris, with its iconic red awnings and luxurious surroundings, is a gentle reminder of Paris’s enduring charm. …read more

We recently unveiled the winners for the best baguette in Paris. Just a few days later, le syndicat des Boulangers du Grand Paris (the association of Paris bakers) announced where to find the best butter croissants in Paris. …read more

To help you satisfy your French cravings, we’ve selected these recent cookbooks to bring you straight to the land of flaky pastries, even if only through your tastebuds. …read more

Most Covid restrictions have now been lifted, and spring is here, but we are all still in desperate need of a pick me up Instagram session. Put your comfiest outfit on, grab a snack and let your mind wander around Paris and beyond, thanks to these ten travel accounts. …read more

From Michelin-starred treats to simple and delicious food, we’ve selected the best places to try traditional French cuisine in Paris.  …read more

The bûche de Noël (the Christmas log) is a typical French dessert, eaten during the holidays. Here are our favourite bûches to buy in Paris this Christmas! …read more

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Have you ever ordered a coffee in Paris and found yourself stunned when it finally arrived at the table? You’re not alone. To help you navigate the somewhat-confusing café menu, we’ve prepared an easy guide to ordering coffee in France. …read more

The French definitely know how to enjoy every single meal, even when it comes to a quick salad. Here are a few that can easily be whipped up at home. …read more

In a moment when we can’t travel anywhere, what is the best way to feel the Puglian sun on your skin, hear the hustle and bustle of a Napolitan market in your ears, and fill your senses with the smells and sounds of a forest in Trentino? Food, of course. …read more

We’ve selected five of the most inviting classic French dessert you can reproduce at home to taste a bit of France, wherever you are. …read more

Instagram has come to the rescue to show us there is still art being made in the world, and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home. …read more

We might not be able to sit down and enjoy a meal at our favourite Parisian bistrot, but we can try to replicate a restaurant-like experience at home. To give you some inspiration, we selected our favorite French Instagram food accounts. …read more

We have selected some of the most delicious and cozy French recipes to cook at home to feel just as if you were in your favorite Parisian restaurant. …read more