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A few years ago, the American tradition of brunch made its way across the Atlantic to conquer the East. In France, the brunch – this witty combination of breakfast and lunch in one generous and savory meal – first gained its devotees in the summer season, enlivening the terrasses of cities across the country on Sundays. Now, this privileged moment of the week end is no longer limited to sunny days, and florishes in many restaurants and cafés on Sundays and Saturdays. So during your stay in Paris, if you fancy a bit of morning idleness, or perhaps if you simply want to discover what the Parisian gastronomy has to offer, go brunch ! Be it family time, a romantic moment or a friendly reunion, the hardest part certainly is to pick the option you like best. Here is an overview of some of the best brunches served across the capital... Take it from a Parisian !

France is a country that is full of unique places and things to discover. Landscapes, monuments, museums, cuisine... To plan a trip to France, it sometimes is difficult to pick a place to go to enjoy local specialties. If you have chosen Paris but are tickled by your curiosity, you might want to plan a short getaway to discover new and different places, and things that would be seen nowhere else. For one day, champagne enthousiasts will be pleased to get away from Paris and enjoy an authentic experience in the vineyards of the Champagne region, home of the mythical drink. They will also be able to enjoy the countryside around Reims, its famous cathedral, and some champagne-tasting of course ! To celebrate a special occasion, or perhaps just out of curiosity, this little trip to Champagne will allow you to get immersed in the universe of champagne.

Artists in chocolate and refined excellence await you in the sixth arrondissement of Paris and are beguilingly easy to reach from the Hotel du Danube. Let us tell you of master chocolatier Patrick Roger and the delicacies to be found in La Maison du Chocolat.