Paris, je t’aime: my top-tips for French travel and inspiration

Paris will always be a special city for me. There’s nothing quite like the inspiration that comes from visiting France, it has a certain je ne sais quoi that is unique to this country.

I can’t resist the buttery croissants, an evening aperitif with friends or a stroll through a Parisian park. The City of Lights feels a lot like coming home, and indulging in French cuisine has never been a problem for me either. My time in Paris has allowed me to become fairly experienced when it comes to all-things French. Over on my online magazine Khoollect, we’ve shared an abundance of tips and tricks for travelling to the city and finding your inner-Parisian chic. If you’re inspired to cook up a French feast or travel to Paris,  The Little Paris Kitchen is being repeated on BBC1 on Saturday again; have a watch and tweet me your thoughts.

Want to bring a piece of Paris to you? Take a look at these French-inspired articles and recipes…

French-inspired recipes to try

Barbequed chicken liver pâté

Warm goats cheese, lentils, pear, sultana and chicory salad

Basic pastry recipe

Crispy spiced duck with plum sauce

Inspiration from Paris and beyond

Khoollect’s hotlist of Parisian Instagrammers

Five Parisian places to inspire your creativity

Kate Reid: baker of the best croissants outside Paris

Infographic: your quintessential Parisian eats

Parisian wanderlust

A city guidebook for the solo traveller, It’s Nice to be Alone in Paris

Seven tips for living in Paris

Travel essentials: Rachel Khoo’s top five tips