Renata Haidle 

Every travel writer dreams of having a byline in a top-tier publication. My chance arrived unexpectedly a few months ago, when a pitch...

Peter Mayle gave us the “expat in France” dream, and, for many, he represents the spark that brought that dream to fruition.

Q&A session - we're talking about favorite travel spots in France and England.

I had all the best intentions to make this series a weekly occurrence but, as always, life (read: tedious chores and menial tasks) got in...

The Price of Desire introduces the viewer to the world of Eileen Gray, pioneer furniture designer and architect.

"When I woke this morning, I had only one thought in mind: I wanted Cambridge to be a success."

Dishes reminiscent of a late afternoon snack in a Parisian brasserie, or a seaside dinner on the Côte d’Azur.

Pastry chef Nina Métayer is one to watch. Here we talk about about haute pâtisserie, entrepreneurship, social media, and more.

We talked about what makes a good Italian olive oil, how to bake a great focaccia, and where to find Brachetto.

An unmissable destination in Paris, located at 77 Rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement, Musée Rodin is home to The Kiss and The Thinker.

I loved the idea of using ready-to-bake puff pastry, a variety of cheeses, and whatever veggies you have on hand.

A-list celebrities, history, intrigue, love stories, drama, tragedy even, the Ritz has it all.

Chef Angelo Musa, Executive Pastry Chef of Plaza Athénée Paris graciously agreed to allow me a glimpse into his world.

Missing Paris and the French Riviera, I thought I'd try my hand at making some simple French recipes that I've recently run across.

An easy recipe for Comté cheese puffs (gougères).

Chef Jean Marc Diop is the 1998 French Champion of Dessert, and a finalist in several other pastry and dessert competitions.

Originally built in 1889 by Charles Zidler and Joseph Oller, Moulin Rouge became strongly associated with the French can-can.

If you're thinking of a day at the museum but don't feel energetic enough to tackle the Louvre or the Musée d'Orsay, you can opt for a...

An American writer takes a job with a Parisian ad agency, despite the fact that he speaks little French and has no advertising experience.

One of the most quiet and romantic walks in Paris, a stroll around Place des Vosges is steeped in history and nostalgia.

The 25th Salon du Chocolat will be welcoming you with cocoa-dusted open arms at Porte de Versailles between October 30 - November 3rd.