Favourite Parisian jewelry brands (2)

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My top 3 : André Benitah, Grizzli Chéri and Lié(e)

Favourite French clothing brands

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My top : Fabrique by Ambali, Tara Jarmon, Gaâla Paris/Minsk, Paule Ka, Sézane and Maison Guillemette (made in France)My top made in France clothing brands : Apoluze, Atode, Maison guillemette, Les Poupées, Marie Valfort, Marianne by Marie Jordane, Atelier Camille, … Continue reading

Favourite French bag brands

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My top 3 : Fauvette Paris, Léo et Violette and Louvreuse

Favourite sweet specialities in Bourgogne, France

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Ginger bread, blackcurrant (fruit, jam, candies, cream, sirup…) and nonnettes (round small pastry with ginger bread, often with jam inside) are my favourite sweet specialities in Bourgogne, France. There are other sweet specialities in Bourgogne like anise of Flavigny, gamblettes … Continue reading

The vintage Alsatian illustrator Hansi

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Jean Jacques Waltz (1873-1951) alias Hansi was a French, Alsatian illustrator. He illustrated postcards, posters and books depicting Alsace : “L’Histoire d’Alsace racontée aux petits d’enfants” (1912), “Mon village” (1913), “Paradis tricolore” (1918) and “L’Alsace Heureuse” (1918). Complete artist, he … Continue reading

Delightful and ravishing pastries at Gilles Marchal

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I discovered this beautiful and delicious pastry shop when i walked on the hill of Montmartre in Paris. The decoration and the pastries are very refined. The chandelier, the madeleine printed wallpaper and the door handle in the form of … Continue reading

Sugar sweets with Mediterranean flavours

The French brand “Le clos de Laure” has assembled jam makers since 1998. These artisans create Provençal and Nice local gourmet products.

I tasted the “Délice d’amande à la fleur d’oranger” (almond delight with orange blossom) and the “Confit de rose de Grasse” (candied Grasse rose). It is delicious and very flavoured !

délices orientaux

The official website : http://www.leclosdelaure.com/

I found these products at the “maison Castro” in Paris.