Paris
French dessert menus were boring. Then this dish came along
“It was always the same: creme caramel, fruit salad and chocolate mousse,” says Paris-based gastronomy expert Bernard Boutboul. Something had to change.
- by Chrissie McClatchie
★★★★
France
With sweet views and well-organised stops, this Seine cruise is a winner
European river ships have evolved as a species into a sleek, utilitarian design. Avalon’s tagline, “A view with a room,” is accurate.
- by Kate Hennessy
This quirky new luxury Paris hotel is way cooler than its name implies
Stylish and sophisticated yet relaxed and unpretentious, the boutique Hotel Norman could be a model for a cooler, more welcoming post-Olympics Paris.
- by Anthony Dennis
Top chef Guillaume Brahimi’s secrets to finding great food in France
When in France, think local when it comes to food. But if you’ve got a taste for travel, venture further than a Parisian would.
- by Ben Groundwater
There’s much more to the Eiffel Tower than simply climbing it
The Eiffel Tower may just surprise you, with interactive exhibits, Michelin-starred dining, a hidden apartment and a champagne bar in the sky.
- by Ben Groundwater
The lost-in-time Paris restaurants where you can eat for less than €10
Paris’ Bouillons are reopening, serving a winning formula of cheap, decent food served at breakneck speed in a beautiful setting.
- by Natasha Bazika
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: On board Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe
A 16-hour flight can be daunting, but it’s amazing how time flies, literally, in business class.
- by Anthony Dennis
The world’s best pastry chef and toiletries by Brad Pitt? New hotel has both
Hotel Les Lumieres is right next to France’s famous royal residence, the Palace of Versailles, and reflects its grandeur.
- by Julietta Jameson
When it comes to planes v trains, the Eurostar wins the gold medal
The question isn’t why take the Eurostar between Paris and London, but why wouldn’t you?
- by Flip Byrnes
Opinion
Europe
Terrible French coffee is causing controversy in Paris. I’m not surprised
Australians have quickly become the world’s most painful coffee snobs – our Olympians even brought their own baristas to Paris.
- by Ben Groundwater
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/topic/paris-lku