The Paris Café Cook Book

Visit fifty of the best Paris cafés and sample classic and contemporary French cooking in this well researched and delightful book. The recipes have been adapted to American ingredients and are well written. I am proud to have a signed copy of Mr.. Young's book and am attempting to get owners of each café to sign it as well!

Amélie
Original Soundtrack Recording

We saw this movie in Paris shortly after it's release. You really must see this magic film to fully appreciate the music which is mostly instrumental.

Paris Out of Hand

"Unleash your senses in a strangely illuminated City of Light. Amid the Paris you know and love unheard-of-temptations abound."

Charles Aznavour

We saw him years ago at the Olympia in Paris and have enjoyed his music ever since. His music is played often in the restaurant; especially since he sings the beautifully haunting song called La Bohème

The Food of France

Although written in 1958, this book is an invaluable resource for the origins of French dishes such as "foie gras de canard" and the raising and preparation of "escargots" Each area of France is discussed in detail as to the specialties of each region and histories of area cooking. A must read if you're planning a culinary tour of France.

Edith Piaf

A legend in French music and known to the world. "The Sparrow" has a voice like no other...sad, happy, lonely and always in love.

Between Meals

This is a quick read book; great for the long flight to France. One man's guide to a legendary Paris.

Paris Midnight: 50 French Hits

Liane and the Boheme Bar Trio. This CD features most of the great classics with great accordion and a superb chanteuse.

Traveler's Tales - Paris

"If Paris is the main dish, here is a rich and fascinating assortment of hors d'oeuvres." Peter Mayle

Melancolie

Joe Dassin was very popular in the late 1960's and into the mid 70's. He has a very warm voice and has written some beautiful songs such as "So Far Away" and "Et si tu n'existait pas". He died a tragic death several year ago.

Traveler's History of Paris

Packed with fact, anecdote and insight, A Traveler's History of Paris offers a complete history of Paris and the people who have shaped its destiny.

From Here, You Can't See Paris

"A delightful, sympathetic, and revealing journey into the heart and stomach of the new provincial France. MOre enjoyable and instructive than a recipe book or travel guide" -T. Zeldin, author of "The French"

Simply French

Becoming a good cook means learning principles that will last you a lifetime in the kitchen; with Simply French, you will never cook the same way again. You will simply be a better cook.

Sixty Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong

Recently a Parisian friend of ours loaned us this book...Thank you, Maria! This is one of the best we've read on understanding the French.

A French Affair

Mary Blume was an International Herald Tribune columnist and lived in Paris for some thirty years. These essays from the I.H.T. and snippets of life in France will bring to the reader a new understanding and insight into this country we all want to visit.

Paris Plan/Index and Map
Michelin Travel Publications

This book is read not only by visitors to Paris but by it's policemen, cab drivers, and inhabitants! These plans or maps come in all shapes and sizes and are essential in getting about Paris with the least amount of hassle and back-tracking. In other words, you'll find it difficult to get lost with one of these in your pocket or purse. Pick one that is easy for you to read. I prefer one with larger print, one way street indicators and street numbers as well as the usual metro station map.

Paris in the Fifties

If you always wished you had lived in Paris in the fifties, read this book by Pulitzer Prize winner Stanley Karnow.