Chatomat; Paris
With dishes like chicken with pickled onion and bok choy, this bistro in trendy Belleville reflects the Nordic and Asian travels of its two young chefs. facebook.com
Neva Cuisine; Paris
Chef Beatriz Gonzalez serves modern French dishes that incorporate nontraditional ingredients, like chorizo. 2 rue de Berne
Glass; Paris
A French take on an American dive bar, this place offers craft cocktails, Brooklyn Brewery beers on tap and organic hot dogs. glassparis.com
L'Entrée des Artistes; Paris
Look for natural wines, barrel-aged cocktails and disco and soul music playing on the stereo at this tiny bar. 8 rue de Crussol
G. Detou; Paris
This shop is known for its stock of quality baking ingredients, like chocolates and cocoas, plus a wide range of spices and preserves. 58 rue Tiquetonne
Château la Coste; Provence
A biodynamic winery with works by artists like Frank Gehry and Andy Goldsworthy. chateau-la-coste.com
La Fontaine de Faucon; Provence
An 18th-century villa rental in Goult. From $5,000 a week; fontainedefaucon.com
