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Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter K – Kitchen Classics & Keeping Traditions. The letter K is unusual in French, but it’s surprisingly common in the regional languages of Brittany and Alsace. The letter K is strong looking, and …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our Paris Guides, with our guide to the 7th Arrondissement. The first thing that comes to mind when people think of Paris is usually the Eiffel Tower, and with good reason. The city’s most recognisable landmark attracts millions of visitors each year and has become almost synonymous with …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter J – Joie de Vivre & Joyful Flavours. The letter J is full of everyday French favourites, from iconic sandwiches and slow-cooked classics to timeless culinary techniques, regional wines, and delicious pastries. In …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter I – Island Indulgences & Iconic French Favourites. The letter I brings with it the idea of an island somewhere in the sun, the air warm with vanilla and caramel, and that’s because …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to Where the French Go on Holiday: France’s Quieter Summer Escapes. When people think of summer in France, what comes to mind is usually the quiet streets of Paris in August or the glamour of the Côte d’Azur in July. But beyond these well-known destinations lies another side of …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into A to Z of French Food: Letter H – Hors-d’œuvres & Humble French Classics. When exploring French food beginning with the letter H, it quickly becomes clear that this quiet letter has far more flavour than first expected. From comforting family …
Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a historic neighborhood, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. On the Left Bank of the Seine, the 6th arrondissement is often seen as the more polished neighbour of the Latin Quarter, but it has a personality entirely of its own. With the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés at its heart, it feels effortlessly Parisian …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter G – Gourmet Classics and Gastronomic Favourites. As we move further through the A to Z of French food, each new letter reveals a world of flavours, techniques and regional specialities. In this …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about The 10 Best French Pharmacy Products. Of all the wonders to see in France, an authentic French pharmacy is one of them. Full of treasures used by all French ‘It girls’ – from a gentle cleanser that transforms your skin, to a volumising dry shampoo …
The Latin Quarter in Paris is one of those places that looks exactly how you imagine it; or rather, it looks just like you imagine Paris to be! And that is because it is one of the oldest districts in the capital city. Tucked along the Left Bank of the Seine, the 5th arrondissement is …
This post was originally published in 2019 and has been fully updated to reflect more thoughtful, timeless Valentine’s Day gift ideas. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the people you love. They don’t have to be grand, extravagant, or overly romantic to …