Author Archive for Magali Déchelette

Paris: a gourmand’s guide

Paris: a gourmand’s guide

By on Mar 29, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 4064 times

French cuisine is known and celebrated the world over, and Paris certainly deserves its status as the centre of the country’s culinary universe. But whether you are seeking the finest in fresh produce or keen to pick up some gastronomic treasures to bring home to friends and family, it helps to have some inside knowledge [...]

Your guide to luxury Paris with the kids

Your guide to luxury Paris with the kids

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 3548 times

If you don’t think about Paris for your next luxury travel adventure with kids, here are four good reasons to help you reconsider your plans! From top-class accommodation to fashion and gastronomy, luxury professionals are turning Paris into a playground for families. Come and join the game! 1. Nothing says ‘luxury’ like a Parisian Palace [...]

4 special ideas for a luxury Valentine’s Day in Paris

4 special ideas for a luxury Valentine’s Day in Paris

By on Jan 15, 2013 in Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 5233 times

Trust me, a romantic getaway in Paris for Valentine’s Day is far from being just another cheesy cliché… The City of Love has way more to offer than the obvious, traditional things, like romantic strolls at sundown along the banks of the Seine, or candlelit dinners by the Eiffel Tower (although these are certainly boxes [...]

5 good reasons to spend Christmas in Paris with your family

5 good reasons to spend Christmas in Paris with your family

By on Oct 27, 2012 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 4724 times

While the charms of Paris cross all seasons and defy all weather conditions, there’s no doubt that Christmas time in the City of Lights is uniquely special. At once cosy and active, the sights and smells are bound to fill the whole family with festive cheer and a suitable appetite for presents, fun and turkey! [...]

What does ‘luxury travel’ mean when kids are involved?

What does ‘luxury travel’ mean when kids are involved?

By on Sep 17, 2012 in Family Travel, Speciality Travel   - Read 2698 times

I have had the chance to discuss this with many different parents looking to organise a memorable break in Paris with their children, and I find myself constantly surprised by how different their views are: Maintain the standards they were used to before having kids Wonderful hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, museum trips, long walks in the [...]