France
- Alsace-Lorraine and the Northeast (2)
- Brittany and Normandy (18)
- Burgundy and Champagne (15)
- Ile-de-France and Paris (143)
- Languedoc-Roussillon and the Pyrenees (12)
- Loire Valley (3)
- Lyon & The Rhone Valley (4)
- Nice, Marseilles & The Côte d'Azur (43)
- Provence (46)
- Southwest France (18)
- The French Alps (12)
- The Massif Central (10)
Restaurants (343)
Hotels (227)
142 Creperie Contemporaine
Paris, France
”The modern bistro is known for its many varieties of crêpes, whether traditional (ham and cheese) or seasonal (chicken, tomato...” More
21
Paris, France
”After the closing of his eponymous fish restaurant in 2002, Paul Minchelli has made a quiet comeback at 21 in...” More
Afaria
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
Paris, france
”Two walls of the recently re-vamped Terrace room are covered in thousands of green silk buttons that echo the trees...” More
Alfred
Paris
”Downstairs, at the zinc bar in the vaulted, stone ...” More
A l'Huitrière
Lille
”A more patrician setting, and first-class seafood, can be found at the Lillois landmark A l’Huitrière, whose unassuming fishmonger’s storefront...” More
Angl'Opéra
Paris
”I don't know exactly why Angl'Opéra, Gilles Choukroun's year-old restaurant, is so inexpensive. The $49 I spent for an à...” More
AOC
Avignon
”Chef Christophe Garnier creates (and his wife, Julie Berthelin, serves) a selection of wine-friendly small plates such as a warm...” More
Arnaud Delmontel
Paris
”...won the 2007 prize for Paris’s best baguette......” More
Arpège
Paris, France
”Where to go, stay and eat in three European cities, while staying environmentally conscious....” More
Astrance
Paris
”Making a reservation at Pascal Barbot's Astrance needs to be done months in advance; the chef who earned his stripes...” More
Atelier des Chefs
Paris
”In this state-of-the-art kitchen, workshop-style cooking classes are taught by an international roster of chefs from notable Parisian restaurants, offering...” More
Atelier Maître Albert
Paris
”Before we left New York, Maguy Le Coze of Le Bernardin urged us not to miss the new deal at...” More
Au Bascou
Paris
”Au Bascou, with its ocher walls and predictable Basque interior, sits not far from our borrowed pad in the Marais...” More
Auberge D'Chez Eux
Paris
”A bistro specializing in the cuisine of southwestern France; Leo-Andrieu loves the baskets of regional sausages and salamis....” More
Auberge de Cantobre
Cantobre
”The auberge's restaurant...serves Provençale cuisine made with local ingredients, such as cheese aged in the caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, a few...” More
Auberge de la Charme
Prenois
”Chef David Zuddas's intimate Burgundy restaurant once housed the village forge, and it retains a rustic feel. In such a...” More
Auberge de Port Vallières
Tours
”Scott and I loved this charming restaurant outside Tours, emphasizing seafood (sandre, the fish of the Loire) and local wine....” More
Au Bord d'un Zinc
Île de Ré
”When the French talk about the sea, it’s usually as a melodramatic need...” More
Au Petit fer à Cheval
Paris
”I’ve been going to my local, Au Petit Fer à Cheval, on Rue Vielle du Temple, since I first arrived...” More
Au Pied d'Cheval
Cancale
”The docks at Cancale are the ur–oyster experience, but the market is short on comforts such as wine and frites...” More
Au Sauvignon
Paris
”This tiny, glass-enclosed wine bar offers Domaine Mardon Quincy—a little-known Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley—and deliciously fatty pork-rillettes tartines...” More
Au Vin des Rues
Paris
”This bastion of Lyonnais wines is a great place to start a Beaujolais Nouveau crawl on the third Thursday in...” More
Aux Fins Gourmet
Paris
”Bistro classics like steak frites and cassoulet....” More
Aux Lyonnais
Paris
”Savvy foodies make tables scarce at Aux Lyonnais, the venerable bistro spruced up by the ubiquitous Alain Ducasse with shiny...” More
Aux Négociants
”An old Doisnesu favorite and the kind of 'four-table family restaurant' beloved by Julian Barnes. ...” More
Becquerel
Paris
”The roast chicken from Becquerel, a butcher there, is wonderful....” More
Bellota-Bellota
Paris
”A menu of dishes based on the shop's Spanish hams, cheeses and premium canned goods....” More
Benoit
Paris
”...he has reinvigorated the menu of cuisine bourgeoise: langue de veau lucullus (tender slices of tongue with foie gras); scallops...” More
Bihan Cafe
Paris
”As the address indicates, this is Bercy, until the seventies the great gateway through which wine entered Paris, the complex...” More
BioArt
Paris, France
”Where to go, stay and eat in three European cities, while staying environmentally conscious....” More
Bioboa
Paris
”Shoppers from Marché St.-Honoré take a break on Eames chairs in a stark setting....” More
Bistro de France
Caseneuve
”Order the catch of the day at Bistro de France....” More
Bistrot d'Eygalières
Avignon
”One of the most inspired and satisfying restaurants in Provence (lobster lasagne with confit tomatoes and thyme butter, anyone?)...” More
Bistrot Paul Bert
Paris
”An ultimate insider's bistro with classic cooking and a fabulous wine list....” More
Boulangerie Gandy
Courchevel
”one of the best bakeries in Courchevel, doubles as a salon de thé, where—after spending a day on the slopes—you...” More
Boulangerie Julien
Paris
”For crisp-crusted baguettes and croissants....” More
Boyer Les Crayères
Reims
”Reims, the heart of Champagne, is less than two hours by car from Paris. Stop for lunch at Boyer Les...” More
Breizh Café
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
Buron de Canuc
Aubrac
”Two years ago Painvin celebrated her birthday with the mother of all aligots at Canuc an old stone buron, or...” More
Café Angelina
Paris
”Her memories revolve around side trips to Versailles and pain au chocolat at Café Angelina rather than encounters with the...” More
Café Burq
Paris, France
”Located around the corner from the touristy cafés on the Rue des Abbesses. Try the veal liver sautéed with figs...” More
Cafe Charlot
Paris, France
”A convivial watering hole with a salvaged 1950’s bar, Charlot serves the perfect post-late-night brunch: eggs Benedict, creamy mac-and-cheese, and...” More
Café Constant
Paris
”An exquisite corner café run by Christian Constant, the chef-owner of the Michelin one-star Le Violon d’Ingres....” More
Café de la Digue
Cabourg
”Order a plate of Normandy oysters and bulots (whelks) at this beachfront café, next door to the Grand Hôtel...” More
Café de la Lavande
, France
”Want to live—and dine—like a local in southern France? Look no further than the village bistros scattered throughout the region’s...” More
Cafe Des Deux Moulins
Paris
”Taking home-movies of the place has become a ritual, along with re-enacting Amélie’s famous habit of breaking the crust of...” More
Café du Marché
Paris
”For almost a quarter-century, 46-year-old Bruno Frisoni has created everything from swimwear to scarves to 'horrible bags,' but now the...” More
Café Flore
Paris
”'Paris was made for a slower pace. People used to spend hours at Café Flore'...” More
Café Jacquemart-André
Paris
”The Musée Jacquemart-André is not on most tourists’ lists, but it’s worth a stop for its amazing 18th-century private art...” More
Cafe Lavinal
Pauillac, France
”This terrific bistro is beloved by locals. ...” More
Café Moderne
Paris
”The 18-month-old Café Moderne is one of the youngest of the bunch, with 29-year-old chef Sébastien Altazian—who trained with Michelin-starred...” More
Café Varenne
Paris
”After admiring the more than 250 sculptures at the Musée Rodin, it's time for the ultimate French lunch: entrecôte with...” More
Casa Bini
Paris
”I like to mix silver and Tupperware. Pack Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé champagne, San Daniele ham from the Marché d’Aligre, or...” More
Casa Cámara
Biarritz, Spain
”Order the lobster, caught daily in the Bay of Biscay...” More
Cavestève
Paris
”Wine director Jérôme Moreau, formerly head sommelier at the restaurant at Hotel Le Bristol, is partial to small-scale producers, such...” More
Chalet le Forestier
Megève
”'In Megève, I have the fondest memories of Chalet le Forestier, a little hut run by the forest guards. It’s...” More
Château Cordeillan-Bages
Pauillac
”Château Cordeillan-Bages serves Michelin-starred cuisine....” More
Château de la Treyne
”Chef Stéphane Andrieux's refined dishes shine in this romantic setting....” More
Château de Massillan
Uchaux
”After four years in France, Chiri knows all the finest purveyors in the region and uses their products imaginatively in...” More
Chez Bob
”A famously funky, beloved restaurant on the mosquito-infested plains. Vintage photos cover the walls of this former ranch, many featuring...” More
Chez Germaine
”Our lunch the next day at Chez Germaine, an unpretentious institution opposite the inn, was satisfying in all the ways...” More
Chez Gladines
Paris, France
”As a type, the wispy Paris student with holes in his soles is alive and hungry, and you will find...” More
Chez Gramond
Paris
”Chez Gramond is ideal after a visit to see the Phillips family's private collection of Cézannes, Picassos, and Hoppers at...” More
Chez L'Ami Jean
Paris
”We are overlapping elbows in a tight corner at Chez L'Ami Jean, a raffish little joint in the Seventh Arrondissement...” More
Chez Michel
Paris
”Demanding eaters find the way to Chez Michel, even though it's at the end of one of those streets in...” More
Chez René
Paris
”'Chez René is a typical Lyonnais bistro that has had the same chef for years,' he says....” More
Chez Thérésa
Nice, France
”Stop in to this local favorite, a stand in a bustling marketplace known for its socca (chickpea pancakes). ...” More
Crêperie de la Passerelle
Douarnenez
”Set above the docks of the pretty port town of Douarnenez, visit this crêperie for authentic buckwheat pancakes....” More
Cristal Room Baccarat
Paris
”The Cristal Room Baccarat is the sumptuously appointed exception to this rule: the Empire-chic interior is the work of Philippe...” More
Cristal Room
Paris
”Across town, its Baccarat-laden Cristal Room, housed in the former mansion of art patron Marie-Laure de Noailles—benefactor of Luis Buñuel...” More
Da Rosa
Paris
”A deli with a few tables and a selection of specialty foods favored by local chefs....” More
Dédicace Café
Paris
”This somewhat trendily decorated St. Germain des Prés spot is warm and welcoming, with updated brasserie classics such as warm...” More
Domaine des Andéols
”Boronat uses ingredients from the potager (kitchen garden) to prepare Provençal dishes like herbed lamb with raw and roasted asparagus....” More
El Callejón
Biarritz
”I ride in my 1959 Jeep Willys by myself; sometimes I'll turn on the radio and listen to news or...” More
Erwan
Quimper
”Beneath the wacky skin of this bistro lies a beating Breton heart. The chef cooks rib-sticking dishes like kig ha...” More
Fauchon
Paris
”In the past, you couldn't pay the French to eat at a counter facing a giant meat slicer and vineyard...” More
Fellini
Paris
”Of course, I have to find an Italian restaurant in every neighborhood! I like simple dishes like the bocconcini di...” More
Fenocchio
Nice, France
”Order homemade rosemary and vanilla pink-pepper ice cream to eat during a walk along the fie mile Promenade des Anglais. ...” More
Ferdi
Paris
”Penelope Cruz has declared that Ferdi serves 'the best cheeseburger in Paris.' The tartare-worthy ground sirloin, cooked medium-rare and topped...” More
Ferme de Berle
Collonges-la-Rouge
”Unlike other 'farm-restaurants' we'd been to, La Ferme de Berle really is a working farm—raising cattle and producing walnut products...” More
Flocons de Sel
Megève
”...is dazzlingly original, intensely flavored and fantastic...” More
Fogón
Paris
”You need to locate your table's secret drawer to find the flatware to eat Herraiz's exquisite tapas and larger dishes...” More
Gaya
Paris
”Three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire's inventive new fish restaurant with a casual vibe....” More
Gaya par Pierre Gagnaire
Paris
”At this little fish place, wildly creative Michelin three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire has a chance to cook in an informal...” More
Gaya Rîve Gauche
Paris
”The playful Pop interior belies chef Pierre Gagnaire's complex cuisine: delicately fried scampi with minted crawfish, or coquilles St. Jacques...” More
Georges
Paris
”'I'm the only one I know who loses weight in Paris,' Fleming says. 'When I'm here, I am more active...” More
Gérard Mulot
Paris
”Our mornings became a comforting pattern, bookended by Mulot’s macaroons and Comptoir’s café crème....” More
Gill
Rouen
”Chef-owner Gilles Tournadre scours local markets daily to assemble rich regional dishes such as frog's leg fricassee and squab with...” More
Hôtel Remise
”In a room hung with lyrical compositions of fishing tackle in glass cases (owner Fred is the man you call...” More
Itinéraires
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
Jamin
Paris
”'Whenever I'm in Paris, I always plan a foie gras meal here,' Wangs says....” More
Jean Paul Jeunet
Arbois, France
”'In the village of Arbois, book a table at the Michelin-starred restaurant with wood-beamed ceilings, a log-burning fireplace, and a...” More
Josephine Chez Dumonet
Paris
”Josephine Chez Dumonet is the place for seared escalope de foie gras cooked with white grapes and served with creamy...” More
Jouni
Nice
”Upstairs it’s fancier, but the food is just as good in the downstairs bistro, where Sébastien Mahuet serves fabulous sea...” More
La Beaugraviere
Mondragon, Vaucluse
”It’s a bit of a drive (45 minutes) from Avignon, but this restaurant has a huge wine list ...” More
L'Absinthe
Paris
”Freshly redesigned L'Absinthe, furnished with flea-market finds, is an amusing hybrid of classic food in contemporary dress from chef Michel...” More
La Camargue
Aigues-Mortes
”Lovely restaurant with a tree-shaded courtyard....” More
La Cantine de Quentin
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
La Chèvre d'Or
Eze Village
”High above the Mediterranean in the medieval hilltop village of Eze...” More
La Cloche des Halles
Paris
”As his father did, Franck Lesage slices his jambon à l’os (“ham on the bone”) and bottles his own Chiroubles...” More
La Corte
Paris, France
”Gini Alhadeff’s piece on Egypt [“Cruising the Nile by Luxury Riverboat”] brought back memories of our trip to the country...” More
La Coupe d'Or
Paris
”La Coupe d'Or, bang opposite Colette, is the place to hang out, eat croque monsieurs made with Poilâne bread, drink...” More
La Ferme de Mon Père
Megève
”Star chef Marc Veyrat's superlative restaurant....” More
La Ferme du Mont-Mussy
”The rustic Ferme du Mont-Mussy, in the foothills of the Jura mountains along the Swiss border, has neither running water...” More
La Gaillotière
”Among the Muscadet vineyards south of Nantes, Roellinger protégé Benoît Debailly serves French country cuisine with flashes of modern brilliance....” More
L'Agassin
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Euro...” More
La Maison
Paluds de Noves
”Chef Christian Peyre, who just got his first Michelin star, sources excellent local ingredients—cherries from St. Andiol, snails from Mollégès...” More
La Maison at the Domaine de Bournissac
”This Michelin one-star property sits on a bucolic farm with olive groves and fig trees in the village of Les...” More
La Maison
Blauzac
”With guesthouses in the south of France as common as snails after a rainfall, La Maison is giving the genre...” More
La Marine
Paris
”In the Canal St.-Martin area, La Marine turns on the charm: attractive turn-of-the-century interiors and a drop-dead gorgeous clientele. Try...” More
La Mascotte
Paris, France
”This unassuming brasserie with old wall tiles and a Bordeaux-themed clock is the go-to place for belon oysters and a...” More
La Mère Germaine
Châteneuf-du-Pape
”My friend Scott and I had lunch twice at this bistro in the heart of ...” More
L'Ami Jean
Paris
”A fiercely regional Basque menu from La Régalade veteran Stephane Jego....” More
L'Âne Rouge
Nice
”L'Âne Rouge, overlooking the Old Port, earned its first Michelin star last year. Chef Michel Devillers buys directly from local...” More
La Part des Anges
Nice
”Half wine shop, half restaurant. It serves delicious andouillette (chitterling sausage)....” More
La Petite Cour
Lille
”Locals of the BCBG (bon chic, bon genre) variety congregate in the warren of 18th-century rooms and alcoves at La...” More
La Saulire
Courchevel
”Chef Benoit Redondo took over the kitchen here, in the center of town, in 2002. Since then Redondo has added...” More
L’Assiette
Paris
”L’Assiette, in the 14th Arrondissement, is special. It’s run by a rough woman who smokes cigars. They do simple fish...” More
L'Astrance
Paris, France
”To get a table at this Paris hot-spot, take the reservationist's advice: 'Two months before the date you desire, call...” More
La Table d'Eugénie
Rennes
”Young chef-owner Erwann Hergué brings meticulous technique to simple, fresh French food....” More
La Table du Lancaster
Paris
”In another much-talked-about change, the smaller Hôtel Lancaster has opened its once restricted dining room, La Table du Lancaster, to...” More
La Table du Marché
St. Tropez, France
”...excellent endive and lardon salad, roasted chicken, and a glass of wine...” More