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Paris Restaurant Guide – A world of choice

Posted on July 26, 2011 by cococantrelle

When you type in Paris Restaurant Guide you get 7,200,000 results. When you type in Paris Restaurants you get 163,000,000 results. How do you choose? I will be celebrating my 40th birthday in Paris in September with my husband and two well travelled teenage children. I want food that is beautifully prepared and tastes amazing. I want something authentic and something oh so very French.

I would love to hear from you about an amazing restaurant experience you have had? What would make my birthday dinner special?

How do you pronounce L’Occitane?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by cococantrelle

The french beauty company L’Occitane hit the streets of New York City to ask their customers, “How do you pronounce the name of our store”. These are some of their responses. To clear up any confusion, Olivier Baussan, company founder, tells us how to properly pronounce L’OCCITANE. Just say Lox-ee-tan!

Fauchon Paris. Its all about the lips.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by cococantrelle

Last time I was in Paris I was lucky enough to have the local Fauchon just around the corner. On New Years Eve I purchased some morsels that were exquisite. I did say no to the foie gras terrine at 700Euros!

Fauchon is much more than a name, this French label represents a certain art of living, the pleasure of giving, irreproachable service and an unmistakable two-tone brand in pink and black. From Grocery to Luxury; the idea was a good one: bring together all the finest products in the country, or even the world, bring out the best in them, offer attractive packaging and there you have it.

Have you had the pleasure to visit Fauchon? What did you buy? Please share your experience?