Inspired by this month’s colourful theme, I’ve compiled your ultimate Pink Paris menu … Ladurée Religieuse à la Rose & Framboise Rejoice: the iconic pâtisserie’s beloved confection of choux pastry, cream, rose petals and raspberry is back on offer at Ladurée. Order it with a pot of thé Marie Antoinette, a delicious blend of black […]

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October, as you would be well aware, is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is why the Eiffel Tower lights up pink to kick off the month. (On that note: don’t forget your regular breast checks, ladies!) Pink suits Paris, surprisingly so, seeing as it’s a city of stone, subtly harmonious in its shades of greys […]

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In French, the word for pink is rose, a flower-inspired moniker that goes back to the Latin of Roman times (and those pleasure-loving Romans, with their decadent petal-laden parties). But, as a shade, pink wasn’t really a ‘thing’ in France until the 18th century. Before that, it was simply a lighter version of red — […]

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You can order delicious chocolats chauds all over Paris. Blends of steaming creamy milk whisked through with melted chocolate for a luscious effect. Often served with a side of Chantilly cream because, well, pourquoi pas? But you ideally want your ambience to be as sumptuous as the drink itself. Read on for five spots that […]

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