Tables & Chefs
The New Hidden Gems of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The 2026 Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region Guide is available in bookstores and online. From Poitiers to Bordeaux, explore the region by trying out its restaurants, hotels, and food shops.
Hotels & Bed & Breakfast
These hotels offer customized wellness programs
Tired of run-of-the-mill Swedish massages? The French hospitality industry is embracing the era of preventive medicine and cellular longevity. Forget about a simple change of scenery—make way for cutting-edge biological assessments and bespoke retreats designed to reset the body.
Tables & Chefs
What You Don't Know About Glenn Viel's Cuisine at Baumanière
At the Oustau de Baumanière in Les Baux-de-Provence, Glenn Viel creates a cuisine that eschews showmanship to better capture what truly matters: flavor and emotion.
Craftsmen & Know-How
We thought rice pudding was old-fashioned… but these 3 creations prove otherwise
With its creamy texture, comforting flavor, affordability, and simplicity, rice pudding has won back the hearts of those with a sweet tooth. But while the original version remains a favorite, rice pudding is also inspiring chefs. Whether as artisanal ice cream, flan, or île flottante, this childhood classic is being reinvented in unexpected ways.
Craftsmen & Know-How
Where can you buy the best flan pâtissier in Paris and the nearby suburbs?
Long confined to bakery display cases, the flan pâtissier is now experiencing a true renaissance. From neighborhood spots to temples of contemporary pastry, here’s a roundup of the most sought-after flans in the Île-de-France region right now.
Hotels & Bed & Breakfast
Where can you find the best rooftop bars in Paris?
As summer approaches, rooftops are popping up atop Parisian hotels and restaurants. Perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, these rooftop spaces let you travel without moving an inch…
News & Events
The first French Quenelle Championship will be held at the end of the year
It's official: Royans is launching the first edition of the French Quenelle Championship. Here are the criteria for participating.
News & Events
Thomas Dura is attempting to set the record for the largest praline tart
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Lyon, Thomas Dura, the 2025 world champion in the praline tart category, will attempt to make the world’s largest praline tart during the Poussineau Festival.
Craftsmen & Know-How
The Return of the Popsicle: A New Playground for Ice Cream Makers and Pastry Chefs
Long associated with trips to the movies, vacation memories, and beach vendors, the popsicle—once commonly known as an “Eskimo”—seemed to belong to another era. However, in recent years, this frozen treat has seen a real resurgence in popularity and is carving out a place for itself on the menus of ice cream shops and pastry shops.
News & Events
Amélie Darvas Opens Her Restaurant, Âme, Near Montpellier
After several months of planning, Amélie Darvas is set to open Âme, her new restaurant located between Nîmes and Montpellier. It’s an intimate spot where the chef will be able to fully express herself.
Tables & Chefs
Gault&Millau Nouvelle-Aquitaine Tour 2026: The Winners List
Château de Seguin, June 15, 2026. More than 150 industry professionals gathered, 12 winners honored, and Sébastien Faramond named Gault&Millau d’Or for La Table de Pavie in Saint-Émilion. A look back at a ceremony that paints a portrait of a gastronomic region at the height of its influence.
Wines & Spirits
White Médoc: 6 vintages marking the birth of a new appellation
Published in the Official Journal on August 5, 2025, the Médoc Blanc appellation was established with the 2025 vintage. We tasted the first bottles released under this new appellation, which combines a tradition spanning more than three centuries with strict production guidelines.