The Paris Traveler

The Fête à Neu Neu going on in the Bois de Boulogne is one of the oldest fairs in Paris that was started in 1815 by Napoléon I.  If you love rides and attractions, then this is the place to be.  If you’re a jazz lover, then this is the place to be.  If you don’t want to watch the rugby matches with tens of thousands of people at the Hôtel de Ville, then once again, this is the place to be!  There are five restaurants taking part; one will have a giant screen showing the rugby matches just in case there are …read more

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Everyone who comes to Paris loves the food, so why not take a few classes and share what you’ve learned once you return home? The choices are endless! Of course everyone automatically thinks of the Cordon Bleu and they do have some interesting workshops and demonstrations, ranging from private to group classes for amateurs and also professionals. A 4-day program teaching regional French cooking or Mediterranean flavors run from 8:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon with a demonstration, then hands on experience, and a tasting afterwards; all for 889 €.
Another well-known culinary school is The Ritz Escoffier School named after the …read more

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