PARIS FOR FOODIES live like a Parisian ......

France has always been the culinary centre of the world - and Paris the culinary capital with more Michelin 3 star restaurants than any other city.

But you do not have to lunch or dine in a Michelin 3 star to experience the French attitude towards food and cooking - it's all around you in Paris, in the markets, in the specialist food shops, in the smart cafés, in the family run bistros.

This guide mainly covers selected Paris food markets, but also includes a selection of English speaking cooking classes suitable for short-stay Paris visitors and couple of suggestions for a meal cooked by a professional in your own apartment. Paris for Foodies