Celebrate Bastille Day
Bastille Day, a French national holiday, honors the beginning of the French Revolution on July 14, 1789. Across the world, Bastille Day is a perfect excuse to celebrate French culture with authentic bistro fare, fresh bread and pastries (baguettes, crepes, macaroons), wine, and starry fetês. All done in chic style, bien sûr.
299 Broadway, Suite 620, New York, NY 10007, USA
Even if you are not a Francophile, it's fun to celebrate Bastille Day (July 14). In New York, where there is a sizable French ex-pat community, Bastille Day brings French flavor to the city. Bastille Day on 60th Street (between Fifth and Lexington...
18 Cornelia St #1, New York, NY 10014, USA
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Authentic, savory, seasonal Provencal bistro dishes. Warm and welcoming service from familiar faces. A cozy atmosphere in a jewel box of a dining room. These are the reasons why I have come back to Le Gigot again and again over the years. The...
3 Rue Brey, 75017 Paris, France
'Bisous' in French means 'kisses' and on their national day (especially in Paris) you may get a few, since everyone is celebrating. It's a real treat to be anywhere on July 14th in France, but Paris knows how to put on a show. After the sun goes...
520 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Milwaukee is a city of festivals. One of its most entertaining and delicious is Bastille Days. Commemorating French culture, it takes place for a long weekend around July 14. From the scale model Eiffel Tower to the champagne tastings, all things...
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY, USA
95+ degree heat couldn't keep Brooklyn from celebrating French independence in style. http://bartabacny.com/. An annual gathering in mid July that continues to grow w/ amazing food/cocktails and even better people watching.
3315 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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When a client of mine told me that these were the best macaroons she's had since leaving Paris, I had to go try them out. I've yet to go to France, but these are definitely the best macaroons I've eaten. They can be found at Renaud's in Santa...
112 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA
Most people would not associate French cuisine with West Virginia, but if you ever visit the historic town of Shepherdstown, you are going to be pleasantly surprised. Bistro 112 (Tel. 304-876-8477) sits right on main street in one of the most...
Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
In the Samcheong-dong neighborhood, I saw this whimsical mural on the side of a bakery—perfect for a Francophile Korean sweet tooth. I became a lover of macarons (not to be confused with macaroons) when I lived in Paris. I had no idea that the...
7010 Avenue Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC H2S 2V8, Canada
Some of the best oysters in Montreal at the Jean Talon Market
414 Rue Saint-Sulpice, Montréal, QC H2Y 2V5, Canada
Located right in the heart of Old Montreal and literally right beside Notre Dame Cathedral, Le St. Sulpice is a pleasant surprise of a hotel. When you walk into the hotel, you’re greeted kindly and you can smell the sweet scent of mango. I was...
800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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Café Du Monde is always open; it’s the clientele that changes—from visiting families and local pensioners early in the morning, to couples in the evening, to Bourbon Street refugees looking for coffee and ballast in the...
