France

The George V is in the middle of it all -- The perfect location. It's completely luxurious.

Even in a city where elegance is the norm rather than the exception, the George V really, really dazzles. That is, unless you know another hotel that has an Hermès-inspired Rolls on hand (not to mention five specially trained drivers) to pick you up from the airport.

A classic hotel.

If you're looking for an authentic French crepe, stop by the Breizh Café.

If you're looking for an authentic French crepe, stop by the Breizh Café.

This general area is a great place to wander... this street (Rue Vielle du Temple) towards the Seine has a great stretch of bars and cafes (Rue de Vielle du Temple between Rue de Rosiers and Rue de Rivoli)... great place to wander, eat, drink, etc. Les Philosphes, Au Petit Fer a Cheval, etc. Very This general area is a great place to wander... this street (Rue Vielle du Temple) towards the Seine has a great stretch of bars and cafes (Rue de Vielle du Temple between Rue de Rosiers and Rue de Rivoli)... great place to wander, eat, drink, etc. Les Philosphes, Au Petit Fer a Cheval, etc. Very cool, local area.… see moresee less

A classic French staple served in a way that still resonates with diners.

A classic French staple served in a way that still resonates with diners.

I'd love to recommend this restaurant but every time I try to go it's closed. I'm not kidding. Every time. One time I was walking up to it and they closed the doors right on me. OK, that didn't happen, but seriously, I have always wanted to go here because I love escargot and have heard great thingsI'd love to recommend this restaurant but every time I try to go it's closed. I'm not kidding. Every time. One time I was walking up to it and they closed the doors right on me. OK, that didn't happen, but seriously, I have always wanted to go here because I love escargot and have heard great things about it but I really don't think it will ever happen. Someone there must hate me.… see moresee less

Alain Ducasse is indisputably one the best French chefs and to pass this restaurant up would be a crime.

Un mot: Ducasse

Add the pressed duck from Restaurant Michel Rostang to your bucket list. It's a seriously indulgent experience, and where else can you have a 5th-generation Parisian chef prepare this house specialty for you?

Place de Madeline is a must-stop for me, and every I go, I head straight to Paris at the Maison de la Truffe for, you guessed it, truffles. It’s umami heaven.

If I was going to bring my wife to Paris tomorrow, I would book a room here. Each room in Hôtel Meurice is as romantic and unique as the next. Perfect in the city of love.

France is famous for its mustard, and for mustard lovers like me, it’s all about Maille. The basically have the stuff on draught. From classic brown mustards to new mustard flavors, including dry white mustard, every time I'm here I want to swim in the stuff.

France is famous for its mustard, and for mustard lovers like me, it’s all about Maille. The basically have the stuff on draught. From classic brown mustards to new mustard flavors, including dry white mustard, every time I'm here I want to swim in the stuff.

Moutard on tap!

Rated one of the world's best restaurants, this is definitely the top of French dining - Chef Pierre Gagnaire has even been awarded the French knighthood.

Rated one of the world's best restaurants, this is definitely the top of French dining - Chef Pierre Gagnaire has even been awarded the French knighthood.

#17 on 'World's 50 Best Restaurants' by Restaurant magazine (2012)

I love the juxtaposition of L'Ami Jean against traditional "stuffy" French dining. It's all about serving world-class food in an everyday setting. Pigeon meat, blood sausage and chicken tureen with minced vegetables in olive oil and vinegar syrup.