A Francophile’s Guide to Paris and Provence

By Food & Wine
Updated June 15, 2016
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Cooking-obsessed Texan travel guide Danika Boyle explores French culture on both sides of the Atlantic. Here, her travel tips.—M. Elizabeth Sheldon
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Chatomat; Paris

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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

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Neva Cuisine; Paris

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Chef Beatriz Gonzalez serves modern French dishes that incorporate nontraditional ingredients, like chorizo. 2 rue de Berne

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Glass; Paris

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A French take on an American dive bar, this place offers craft cocktails, Brooklyn Brewery beers on tap and organic hot dogs. glassparis.com

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L'Entrée des Artistes; Paris

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Look for natural wines, barrel-aged cocktails and disco and soul music playing on the stereo at this tiny bar. 8 rue de Crussol

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G. Detou; Paris

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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

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Château la Coste; Provence

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A biodynamic winery with works by artists like Frank Gehry and Andy Goldsworthy. chateau-la-coste.com

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La Fontaine de Faucon; Provence

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An 18th-century villa rental in Goult. From $5,000 a week; fontainedefaucon.com

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La Louve; Provence

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Terraced gardens of lavender and rosemary, created by late Hermès designer Nicole de Vésian. Chemin Saint Gervais, Bonnieux

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