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Events, Festivals, Celebrations in NYC? Go to chapter 8
Grocery & Food products in NYC? Go to chapter 19
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wAlbertine library French Books & Magazines: 972 Fifth Avenue http://albertine.com/
Dodo les Bobos: nice kids' rooms makeover: 9 Christopher St. http://dodolesbobos.us/
Le District, 225 Liberty Street: French boutiques, stalls, restaurants www.ledistrict.com
Maille Moutarde: 70 different Mustard tastes, 185 Columbus Avenue www.maille.com
wMaman pastry & luncheon shop: 239 Centre Street (Betw. Grand & Broome);
and at the French Institute (22 E60th St.) every Saturday morning, except August.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS NYC - TABLE DES MATIÈRES NYC
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and at the French Institute (22 E60th St.) every Saturday morning, except August.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS NYC - TABLE DES MATIÈRES NYC
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Des dizaines d'adresses utiles pour les français expatris: docteurs, emplois, entraide, événements, locations d'apart., etc. Le chapitre B en anglais inclut d'autres adresses intéressantes, tel que des produits d'alimentation français spécifiques (chapitre 19), etc.
B - FOR EVERYONE in English (Pour tous en anglais)
1 Art Galleries, Auctions - 2 Associations - 3 Attorneys - 4 Bakeries - 5 Banks - 6 Body Care, Hair Salons - 7 Books, DVD, Magazines, Newspapers - 8 Celebrations, Events, Exhibits, Festivals - 9 Churches - 10 Cheeses - 11 Chocolates - 12 French Classes / Practice - 13 French Consulate, Visa - 14 Decoration, Furniture, Linens, etc. - 15 Doctors, Pharmacies - 16 DVD - 17 Fashion & Shoes adults - 18 Fashion & Shoes kids - 19 Grocery - 20 Guide books - 21 Hotels - 22 Insurance - 23 Jewelers - 24 Libraries - 25 Leather, Luggage - 26 Medias, Press - 27 Movie Theaters - 28 Movies - 29 Pastry shops - 30 Radio stations - 31 Restaurants - 32 Schools - 33 Table & Kitchen - 34 Translation - 35 TV stations - 36 Trip to France - 37 Wines stores - 38 Not mentioned above (Accountants, Architects, Event Venues, Limousines, Movers, Nannies, etc). For Kids: 7, 8, 12, 18, 24, 32, 38
C - FRENCH-SPEAKING FRIENDS (Amis francophones) including restaurants & stores per countries: Belgium, Haiti, Lebanon, Québec (Canada), Morocco, Sénégal, Switzerland, Vietnam, etc.
E - FRENCH COMPANIES IN THE USA (including in NYC)
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B - FOR EVERYONE IN ENGLISH Pour tous en anglais
New entries in bright red [P] = Pictures on the right side > > >
1 - Art Galleries / Auction - Galeries d'art / Salles de Ventes See also Sections 8 B - FOR EVERYONE IN ENGLISH Pour tous en anglais
New entries in bright red [P] = Pictures on the right side > > >
- Artemisia - 627 W 27th St. - This "ensemble" regroups several galleries promoting various French contemporary art and artists. It is established in London since 3 decades and is now also in New York Chelsea area http://visitartemisia.com
- Christie's - Rockefeller Center - Part of François Pinault's empire, Auction House Christie's was originally created in London in 1766. Artemis SA (French Holding company) acquired the House in 1998 www.christies.com
- Carré d'Artistes - 241 Bleecker St. - This new Art Gallery, part of "worldwide chain", describes itself in French as a "Self Service": the first goal is to bring art within reach of everybody! Works are sold according to exhibits http://en.carredartistes.com
- Christine Jeanquier Gallery - Chelsea 27 at 627 W 27th St. - Open in February, the Gallery shares the large "Terminal" with other exhibitions. Christine presents French contemporary artists with very different backgrounds and styles. http://visitartemisia.com
- Emmanuel Fremin Gallery - 547 W 27th - This nice Gallery covers various fields in medias creations with art works from world artists http://emmanuelfremingallery.com
- FIAF Gallery [P] - 22 E 60th St. [P] - The gallery is free and open to public (closed on Sunday). Located on the 1st floor of the French Institute, it presents the works of artists such as: Françoise Pétrovitch; Jean-Philippe Delhomme; Eric Fonteneau; Céleste Boursier-Mougenot; Gregoire Alexandre; etc. www.fiaf.org/events/index.asp
- Galerie Dumonteil - 475 Park Avenue - After 2 successful galleries in Shanghai, Pierre M. Dumonteil opened a gallery in New York City. The space allows a presentation of Artists’ large scale artworks, mostly about the animal world. www.sculpturesworld.com
- Galerie Dominique Levy - 909 Madison Avenue - Swiss born Dominique Levy is known in the world of contemporary art. Her Gallery presents various works including from famous artists such as Calder, Mondrian, Picasso, etc.. www.dominique-levy.com
- Friedman & Vallois Gallery - 26 East 67th St. (also in Paris) - The gallery present various modern and contemporain works of international artists in fields such as painting, furniture, and sculpture T 212 517-3820 www.vallois.com
- Jill Newhouse Gallery - 4 East 81 St. (by appointment) - Jill Newhouse, who speaks French and is the 4th generation as an art dealer, has an amazing collection of works from French and European artists. It is superbly presented in a 2-floor gallery. www.jillnewhouse.com
- Galerie Dumonteil - 475 Park Avenue - After 2 successful galleries in Shanghai, Pierre M. Dumonteil opened a gallery in New York City. The space allows a presentation of Artists’ large scale artworks, mostly about the animal world. www.sculpturesworld.com
- Galerie Dominique Levy - 909 Madison Avenue - Swiss born Dominique Levy is known in the world of contemporary art. Her Gallery presents various works including from famous artists such as Calder, Mondrian, Picasso, etc.. www.dominique-levy.com
- Friedman & Vallois Gallery - 26 East 67th St. (also in Paris) - The gallery present various modern and contemporain works of international artists in fields such as painting, furniture, and sculpture T 212 517-3820 www.vallois.com
- Jill Newhouse Gallery - 4 East 81 St. (by appointment) - Jill Newhouse, who speaks French and is the 4th generation as an art dealer, has an amazing collection of works from French and European artists. It is superbly presented in a 2-floor gallery. www.jillnewhouse.com
- Maison d'Art - 259 west 132nd St. in Harlem - Despite the French name, this house presents various art works from local and international artists. There are exhibits as well as art sales www.lamaisondartny.com
- Maison française at Columbia University [P] - Blue Hall, West 116th St. - The most ancient French culture center of NY organizes French art exhibits on regular basis www.maisonfrancaise.org
- Maison française at NYU [P] - 16 Washington Mews - They propose several yearly art exhibits of French speaking artists www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/french/Mbase.html
- Maison française at Columbia University [P] - Blue Hall, West 116th St. - The most ancient French culture center of NY organizes French art exhibits on regular basis www.maisonfrancaise.org
- Maison française at NYU [P] - 16 Washington Mews - They propose several yearly art exhibits of French speaking artists www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/french/Mbase.html
- Pavillon d'Art Contemporain - 137 Grand St. [P] - The "Pavillon" organizes exhibits of Contemporain Art on regular basis since several years. It is free and open to public, from 2 to 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. T 646 329-5131 No website.
- Sous les Étoiles - 560 Broadway [P] - This gallery presents recent works in Contemporain art mostly by French artists. It is access free, open to public. The gallery carries a catalogue for buyers www.souslesetoilesgallery.net
- 32 Fine Arts - 32 Gramercy Park South - Founded in 2000 by Brigitte Saint-Ouen, the gallery specializes in European works between 1890 to 1945, contemporary artists influenced by the Impressionist French School, photography and contemporary art with an emphasis on figurative artists. T 212 780-0932 www.32finearts.com
2 - Associations & Organizations - Associations & Organisations
- AAGEF - www.aagef.com - This Association des Amis des Grandes Ecoles Françaises (Alumni Association of Top French Universities) includes the following "Grandes Ecoles" Art & Métiers, Audencia, Centrale Lyon, Centrale Paris, EDHEC, EM Lyon, ENA, École Normale Supérieure, ENSAE ParisTech, ESSEC, ESCP, INSEAD, Mines ParisTech, HEC, Polytechnique, Ponts ParisTech, Sciences Po, Supélec , Supaéro. Click on a small name in blue to access the university site.
- Académie Culinaire de France, NY chapter [P] www.acf-usa.org
- Académie des Gourmets, NY Chapter. This "French club" is for people who appreciate / know France, French cuisine & wines. The Académie organizes 4 dinners per year in various NY French restaurants, and other events http://academiegourmets.blogspot.com
- American Society of the French Order of Merit http://www.asfom.org/
- American Society of the French Legion of Honor - 740 Madison Ave closed (temporarily?)
- ATTF American Association of Teachers of French www.frenchteachers.org/
- Centre de la Presse Francophone (French speaking medias) http://pressefrancophone-ny.org Website down
- Comité des Associations Françaises de NY www.cafusa.org- 32 Fine Arts - 32 Gramercy Park South - Founded in 2000 by Brigitte Saint-Ouen, the gallery specializes in European works between 1890 to 1945, contemporary artists influenced by the Impressionist French School, photography and contemporary art with an emphasis on figurative artists. T 212 780-0932 www.32finearts.com
2 - Associations & Organizations - Associations & Organisations
- AAGEF - www.aagef.com - This Association des Amis des Grandes Ecoles Françaises (Alumni Association of Top French Universities) includes the following "Grandes Ecoles" Art & Métiers, Audencia, Centrale Lyon, Centrale Paris, EDHEC, EM Lyon, ENA, École Normale Supérieure, ENSAE ParisTech, ESSEC, ESCP, INSEAD, Mines ParisTech, HEC, Polytechnique, Ponts ParisTech, Sciences Po, Supélec , Supaéro. Click on a small name in blue to access the university site.
- Académie Culinaire de France, NY chapter [P] www.acf-usa.org
- Académie des Gourmets, NY Chapter. This "French club" is for people who appreciate / know France, French cuisine & wines. The Académie organizes 4 dinners per year in various NY French restaurants, and other events http://academiegourmets.blogspot.com
- American Society of the French Order of Merit http://www.asfom.org/
- American Society of the French Legion of Honor - 740 Madison Ave closed (temporarily?)
- Alliance française - [P] Worldwide French school network. NYC: paragraph 32 www.alliancefr.org/en/who-are-we
- Attorneys Association (French American Bar in NYC) www.faba-law.com - ATTF American Association of Teachers of French www.frenchteachers.org/
- Centre de la Presse Francophone (French speaking medias) http://pressefrancophone-ny.org Website down
- Comité Champagne - This is actually a trade office and an association that represents all the grape growers and houses of Champagne www.champagne.us/
- Comité Colbert - The Comité including around 75 luxury houses and a dozen of Institutions represents France, her creativity and her art de vivre. In other words, they serve as ambassadors of French culture abroad, including in the USA www.comitecolbert.com
- Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin [P] - 900 3rd St. - This 1935 honorable brotherhood of Burgundy is descendant from a 15th century brotherhood of wine tasters. It includes about 85 "Sous Commanderies" (branches) worldwide, including in NYC, that celebrate and rank Burgundy wines www.tastevin-bourgogne.com
- Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs - The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950, traces its origins back to 1248 and is present in NYC www.chainedesrotisseurs.com
- Conseil des Vins de Bordeaux - Founded in 1952, based on the ancient Organization of Bordeaux winemakers, the Grand Conseil is present worldwide, including in NYC www.grandconseilvinsbordeaux.com
- Francophonie Organization (French-speaking countries organization) The Organisation de la Francophonie was created in 1970. Its mission is to embody a cultural and political solidarity between its 75 member states, which together account for a population of over 890 million people, including 250 million everyday French speakers. The organization has a permanent representative at the UN and at the EU. Office in NY: 801 2e Avenue www.francophonie.org
- Francophonie Organization (French-speaking countries organization) The Organisation de la Francophonie was created in 1970. Its mission is to embody a cultural and political solidarity between its 75 member states, which together account for a population of over 890 million people, including 250 million everyday French speakers. The organization has a permanent representative at the UN and at the EU. Office in NY: 801 2e Avenue www.francophonie.org
- French American Chamber of Commerce - 1350 Broadway # 2101 - Premier organization for French-American business, providing members access to educational corporate events, to high level speakers, and online directory. Besides, the chamber offers international trading opportunities and exceptional networking opportunities www.faccnyc.org
- French American Foundation - It is the principal non-governmental organization linking France and the United States at leadership levels and across the full range of the French-American relationship www.frenchamerican.org
- French American Center - A 15 year old organization for young Americans going to France: Au Pair, Internships, Schools, etc. www.frenchamericancenter.com
- French Culture in the US: website of the French Embassy about French cultural events in the US www.frenchculture.org
- French Culture Guide NY www.frenchcultureguide.com
- French Institute [P] - This organization proposes many cultural events and shelters a large French library www.fiaf.org
- French American Center - A 15 year old organization for young Americans going to France: Au Pair, Internships, Schools, etc. www.frenchamericancenter.com
- French Culture in the US: website of the French Embassy about French cultural events in the US www.frenchculture.org
- French Culture Guide NY www.frenchcultureguide.com
- French Institute [P] - This organization proposes many cultural events and shelters a large French library www.fiaf.org
- French Heritage Society - FHS was founded in 1982 to help preserve the architectural patrimony of France and the French legacy in America. www.frenchheritagesociety.org
- Maison française at Columbia University [P] - Blue Hall in Columbia U., West 116th St. - The most ancien French culture center of NY organizes events and conferences for francophones on regular basis www.maisonfrancaise.org
- Maison française at NYU [P] - 16 Washington Mews in NYU - They propose several yearly events, such as conferences and meetings for francophones www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/french/Mbase.html
- Maison Sud France [P] - 10 East 53rd St. - Organization that presents, helps and promotes abroad economic sectors from the southern France. They have a nice exhibits of southern wines www.suddefrance-developpement.com/- Maison française at NYU [P] - 16 Washington Mews in NYU - They propose several yearly events, such as conferences and meetings for francophones www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/french/Mbase.html
- Médecins sans Frontière (Doctors without borders) - 333 7th Ave - Founded in France in 1971, it is one of the most efficient international humanitarian & medical organization. Not only there doctors are often first / stay on site but the organization includes journalists reporting on situations. They do not waste donations: administrative expenses are limited to 19%. I had the honor to teach French to their President in 2009. T 212 679-6800 To make a donation, visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org
- Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Academy in NY - The PSG (Paris Saint-Germain), a famous Paris soccer club founded in 1970, now proposes camps, training and games to boys and girls of NY and NJ. The office is located 311 West 127th Street but the Academy hold its camps in several facilities in NYC, NJ, and Westchester. www.psgacademyny.com
- Relais et Châteaux (Inns and Castles) - 10 East 53rd St. - This French worldwide organization regroups and ranks about a thousand of French Mansions and Castles as hotels and restaurants. They offers luxury accommodation and exquisite gourmet dining according to the culture, the landscape and the traditions of France regions. T 212 319-4880 www.relaischateaux.com
- Société Culinaire Philanthropique - Founded in 1865 in the USA by 5 French chefs, the association counts 400 members, most of them American. www.societeculinaire.com
- UbiFrance - This organization, working in collaboration with several French ministers, helps French companies to trade or / and to open branches worldwide www.ubifrance.fr - Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Academy in NY - The PSG (Paris Saint-Germain), a famous Paris soccer club founded in 1970, now proposes camps, training and games to boys and girls of NY and NJ. The office is located 311 West 127th Street but the Academy hold its camps in several facilities in NYC, NJ, and Westchester. www.psgacademyny.com
- Relais et Châteaux (Inns and Castles) - 10 East 53rd St. - This French worldwide organization regroups and ranks about a thousand of French Mansions and Castles as hotels and restaurants. They offers luxury accommodation and exquisite gourmet dining according to the culture, the landscape and the traditions of France regions. T 212 319-4880 www.relaischateaux.com
- Société Culinaire Philanthropique - Founded in 1865 in the USA by 5 French chefs, the association counts 400 members, most of them American. www.societeculinaire.com
- Union des Français de l'Etranger - This organization working in cooperation with the French minister of Foreign Affairs is representative of French people living abroad www.ufe.org/
3 - Attorneys (speaking French) - Avocats (parlant français)
- French American Bar in NYC - Barreau Franco Américain www.faba-law.com
- Christelle Clément - 7 Penn Plaza # 810 - Business and Corporate Law; Immigration; international; Trust & Estates and Estates Planning; Civil and Commercial Litigation. T 917 805-1158 www.cclementlaw.com
- Marous & Marous - 1674 Broadway # 502 - Business and Corporate Law; Immigration and Human Rights; Real Estate Law; Trust & Estates and Estates Planning; Civil and Commercial Litigation. T212 246-7766 www.marouslaw.com/
- F. Morrissey - This American attorney specialized in Real Estate loves France, going over there on regular basis, is co-owner of a Paris play theater - 375 Park Avenue T 212 688-7888 No website
- Sovrlaw - This international law firm provides clients with a pragmatic, economical, and insightful approach to the practice of law. They speak French. www.sovrlaw.com
4 - Bakeries - Boulangeries See also Sections 19, 29
** Almondine - 85 Water St, Dumbo, Brooklyn - Despite the English name Almondine (Amandine in French), Chef Hervé Poussot proposes good French breads along French pastries. This is a location adored by its neighbors! The shop was ravaged by the storm Sandy; now they are back and they deserve your business! www.almondinebakery.com
N Au Bon Pain - A French name is not enough: their bread and croissants are not really tasty; the company is not French www.aubonpain.com
N La Baguette - 664 Lexington Ave - To give a store the name "Baguette" and sell Pizzas.. please, look at the dictionary! http://mypizza.com
N BaguetteAboudit - 270 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn - What a name! They claim "Where Paris meets Brooklyn"... Must be Paris, Texas! It's far from French except for the baguettes wrapping ingredients http://baguetteaboudit.com (many spelling mistakes on the site)
** Balthazar - 80 Spring St. - Originally a Brasserie, they have a bakery shop selling very good Baguettes, Country breads and Pains de Seigle (French rye bread) at fair prices www.balthazarbakery.com/
** Bien Cuit - 120 Smith St. in Brooklyn - The owner is from Oregon but spent some time in Provence. The location is not really cozy and there is no restrooms but you don't go to Bien Cuit for that: all breads are very good and the choice is huge! They also serve Croissants and a couple of French pastries www.biencuit.com
** G La Boulangerie [P] - 109-01 72nd Road in Forest Hill - This new comer sells good tasty French breads made on site by owner François Danielo: Baguette, Campagne, Pain Céréales, Pain de Seigle (French rye sourdough), etc. Price are fair T 347-644-5606 www.facebook.com/pages/La-Boulangerie/221808484514534
* Choc O Pain - 157 First St. in Hoboken, NJ - So far, so good for the breads, the pains au chocolat. The Croissants seem changing taste according to the weather. The décor is alike a big living room and it's a nice place for breakfast. www.chocopainbakery.com (where is the text in the menu?)
** Colson Patisserie - 374 9th Street in Brooklyn - Belgian chef Hubert Colson propose nice breads and croissants. He also makes good Belgian, French and American pastries T 718 965-6400 www.colsonpastries.com
** Gourmet Garage - Several stores in NY - They have one of the best Baguettes in NY http://gourmetgarage.com It actually comes from http://tomcatbakery.com (wholesale only)
*** Maison Kayser [P] - 9 bakeries in NY - Eric Kayser and its bakery Pastry shop are new in NY but not in the world: his first bakery opened in 1996 in Paris, Rue Monge. With a degree from the French School of Bakery, he revolutionized the "bread world". You want to taste? Try the great "Baguette Monge" T 212 744-3100 www.maison-kayser.com
** G Marquet Patisserie - 221 Court St. in Brooklyn - NO connection with Di Fiori Marquet restaurant. This cute little pastry shop sells good French breads, Croissants, and pastries. T 718 855-1289 No website
- French American Bar in NYC - Barreau Franco Américain www.faba-law.com
- Christelle Clément - 7 Penn Plaza # 810 - Business and Corporate Law; Immigration; international; Trust & Estates and Estates Planning; Civil and Commercial Litigation. T 917 805-1158 www.cclementlaw.com
- Marous & Marous - 1674 Broadway # 502 - Business and Corporate Law; Immigration and Human Rights; Real Estate Law; Trust & Estates and Estates Planning; Civil and Commercial Litigation. T
- F. Morrissey - This American attorney specialized in Real Estate loves France, going over there on regular basis, is co-owner of a Paris play theater - 375 Park Avenue T 212 688-7888 No website
- Sovrlaw - This international law firm provides clients with a pragmatic, economical, and insightful approach to the practice of law. They speak French. www.sovrlaw.com
4 - Bakeries - Boulangeries See also Sections 19, 29
N NO thanks * ok ** fine *** great * Readers favorite G Good deals
** Agatha & Valentina - 1505 1st Avenue - This is an Italian store but they have nice French Baguette (coming from Pain d'Avignon), Poilane bread, Fresh Croissants, etc. Prices are fair www.agatavalentina.com ** Almondine - 85 Water St, Dumbo, Brooklyn - Despite the English name Almondine (Amandine in French), Chef Hervé Poussot proposes good French breads along French pastries. This is a location adored by its neighbors! The shop was ravaged by the storm Sandy; now they are back and they deserve your business! www.almondinebakery.com
N Au Bon Pain - A French name is not enough: their bread and croissants are not really tasty; the company is not French www.aubonpain.com
N La Baguette - 664 Lexington Ave - To give a store the name "Baguette" and sell Pizzas.. please, look at the dictionary! http://mypizza.com
N BaguetteAboudit - 270 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn - What a name! They claim "Where Paris meets Brooklyn"... Must be Paris, Texas! It's far from French except for the baguettes wrapping ingredients http://baguetteaboudit.com (many spelling mistakes on the site)
** Balthazar - 80 Spring St. - Originally a Brasserie, they have a bakery shop selling very good Baguettes, Country breads and Pains de Seigle (French rye bread) at fair prices www.balthazarbakery.com/
** Bien Cuit - 120 Smith St. in Brooklyn - The owner is from Oregon but spent some time in Provence. The location is not really cozy and there is no restrooms but you don't go to Bien Cuit for that: all breads are very good and the choice is huge! They also serve Croissants and a couple of French pastries www.biencuit.com
** G La Boulangerie [P] - 109-01 72nd Road in Forest Hill - This new comer sells good tasty French breads made on site by owner François Danielo: Baguette, Campagne, Pain Céréales, Pain de Seigle (French rye sourdough), etc. Price are fair T 347-644-5606 www.facebook.com/pages/La-Boulangerie/221808484514534
* Choc O Pain - 157 First St. in Hoboken, NJ - So far, so good for the breads, the pains au chocolat. The Croissants seem changing taste according to the weather. The décor is alike a big living room and it's a nice place for breakfast. www.chocopainbakery.com (where is the text in the menu?)
** Colson Patisserie - 374 9th Street in Brooklyn - Belgian chef Hubert Colson propose nice breads and croissants. He also makes good Belgian, French and American pastries T 718 965-6400 www.colsonpastries.com
** Gourmet Garage - Several stores in NY - They have one of the best Baguettes in NY http://gourmetgarage.com It actually comes from http://tomcatbakery.com (wholesale only)
*** Maison Kayser [P] - 9 bakeries in NY - Eric Kayser and its bakery Pastry shop are new in NY but not in the world: his first bakery opened in 1996 in Paris, Rue Monge. With a degree from the French School of Bakery, he revolutionized the "bread world". You want to taste? Try the great "Baguette Monge" T 212 744-3100 www.maison-kayser.com
** G Marquet Patisserie - 221 Court St. in Brooklyn - NO connection with Di Fiori Marquet restaurant. This cute little pastry shop sells good French breads, Croissants, and pastries. T 718 855-1289 No website
*** G Pain d'Avignon [P] - Essex market, 120 Essex St.; Plaza Food Hall - One of the best French bakeries in NY: crispy Baguettes, Brioches, fresh Croissants, French Country breads, etc. You find their breads elsewhere www.paindavignon-nyc.com/press-release.html T 718 729-6832
* Pain Quotidien - Several shops in NY - Although it is Belgian, their bakeries have several French products. I am not impressed by the Baguette (Balthazar & Pain d'Avignon have better one) but the Brioches and Pains au Chocolat are ok www.lepainquotidien.com/
N Paris Croissants - 1776 Broadway - Not good, not fresh, not French .. period!
N Paris Baguette - 6 west 32th St. - Lex Ave & 52th - This is a Korean company and the Baguette is not that good. Where is the Country bread shown on their site? http://parisbaguetteusa.xinno.com
** Payard [P] - Plaza Food Hall; 116 W Houston St.; 210 Murray St. The Payard Bakeries actually seem more like his pastry shops: the choice in bread is limited but the French Country bread is good. www.payard.com
** G Provence en Boite [P] - 263 Smith St. in Brooklyn - For good French breads and Croissants as well as good pastries (not all French), try this Pastry shop restaurant. Their prices are fair T 718 797-0707 www.provenceenboite.com
** La Tropézienne - 2131 1st Avenue in East Harlem - Their Brioches, Croissants, Quiches, Tarts, etc., have a big success. The Viennoiserie section sells great French breads baked the Austrian way. But their classic Baguette is not worth a trip T 212 860-5324 www.twobakeriesandarestaurant.com
5 - Banks - Banques
* Pain Quotidien - Several shops in NY - Although it is Belgian, their bakeries have several French products. I am not impressed by the Baguette (Balthazar & Pain d'Avignon have better one) but the Brioches and Pains au Chocolat are ok www.lepainquotidien.com/
N Paris Croissants - 1776 Broadway - Not good, not fresh, not French .. period!
N Paris Baguette - 6 west 32th St. - Lex Ave & 52th - This is a Korean company and the Baguette is not that good. Where is the Country bread shown on their site? http://parisbaguetteusa.xinno.com
** Payard [P] - Plaza Food Hall; 116 W Houston St.; 210 Murray St. The Payard Bakeries actually seem more like his pastry shops: the choice in bread is limited but the French Country bread is good. www.payard.com
** G Provence en Boite [P] - 263 Smith St. in Brooklyn - For good French breads and Croissants as well as good pastries (not all French), try this Pastry shop restaurant. Their prices are fair T 718 797-0707 www.provenceenboite.com
** La Tropézienne - 2131 1st Avenue in East Harlem - Their Brioches, Croissants, Quiches, Tarts, etc., have a big success. The Viennoiserie section sells great French breads baked the Austrian way. But their classic Baguette is not worth a trip T 212 860-5324 www.twobakeriesandarestaurant.com
5 - Banks - Banques
French banks in the US only have corporate & investment departments, except for Banque Transatlantique.
Ranking from www.bankersaccuity.com/resources/bank-rankings/
Ranking from www.bankersaccuity.com/resources/bank-rankings/
- BNP Paribas ranked world 3rd bank by assets in 2014 www.bnpparibas.com
- Banque Transatlantique of Groupe CIC, also serves French living abroad www.cic.fr/bt/fr/index.html
- Crédit Agricole Indosuez [P] ranked world 6th bank by assets in 2011 www.ca-cib.com
- Natixis, Groupe BPCE ranked world 18th bank by assets in 2011 www.ga.natixis.com
- Société Générale ranked world 16th bank by assets in 2011 www.sgcib.com
6 - Body care / Hair salons - Soins du corps / Coiffure G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
~ Hair products, Perfumes & Make up
Balanciaga, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chloé, Clarins, Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, Jean Patou, Lacoste, La Durée, Lancôme, Lanvin, Thierry Mugler, Yves Saint Laurent are found in Department Stores Bendel, Bergdorf G., Bloomingdales, Brooks Brothers, Macy's, and Sacks.
O Caudalie is a SPA and skin-care line rooted in the French wine country of Bordeaux: the Vinothérapie care is based on grapes. Beside the SPA locations, they have a store at Lexington and 74th Street. www.caudalie-usa.com
O Dyptique is a Parisian perfume maker since 1960 with a personalized and delicious collection. Their NY store is at 961 Madison Ave www.diptyqueparis.com
O Frederic Fekkai hair style collection is appreciated by women worldwide www.fekkai.com
O Garnier Fructis hair products are known around the world. You find these products at CVS, Duane Read, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and specialized stores. www.garnierusa.com
~ Hair products, Perfumes & Make up
Balanciaga, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chloé, Clarins, Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, Jean Patou, Lacoste, La Durée, Lancôme, Lanvin, Thierry Mugler, Yves Saint Laurent are found in Department Stores Bendel, Bergdorf G., Bloomingdales, Brooks Brothers, Macy's, and Sacks.
O Caudalie is a SPA and skin-care line rooted in the French wine country of Bordeaux: the Vinothérapie care is based on grapes. Beside the SPA locations, they have a store at Lexington and 74th Street. www.caudalie-usa.com
O Dyptique is a Parisian perfume maker since 1960 with a personalized and delicious collection. Their NY store is at 961 Madison Ave www.diptyqueparis.com
O Frederic Fekkai hair style collection is appreciated by women worldwide www.fekkai.com
O Garnier Fructis hair products are known around the world. You find these products at CVS, Duane Read, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and specialized stores. www.garnierusa.com
G O L'Occitane [P] - Several stores in NYC + all over the world - This is Provence region! From cleansers to soaps and from Eau de Toilette to men shaving, many products come from the southern France. The selection is large, the ingredients are natural, and the prices are competitive. To order online usa.loccitane.com
O L'Oréal Paris - The world number 1 cosmetic company also owns Armani, Body Shop, Diesel, Garnier, Kerastase, Maybilline, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, etc. You find their products at CVS, Duane Read, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and specialized stores. www.lorealparisusa.com
O L'Oréal Paris - The world number 1 cosmetic company also owns Armani, Body Shop, Diesel, Garnier, Kerastase, Maybilline, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, etc. You find their products at CVS, Duane Read, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and specialized stores. www.lorealparisusa.com
O Quelobjet.com - This French company located in New York has an extended catalogue of French products including Perfumes, Soaps, etc. Prices are generally fair. You can order online or by phone. T 877 762-4499 www.quelobjet.com
O Roger & Gallet - The century old French company maker of lotions, fragrances and soaps for women and men is adored in France and UK. It deserves to be known in the US and Duane Read is working on it. A couple of stores already sell the R & G collection: among them, Pharmacy Drugstore 1142 Lexington Ave and Pharmacy 446 Avenue of the Americas. You can order on line. www.rogerandgalletus.com/
G O Sephora [P] - Sephora was founded in France by D. Mandonnaud in 1970 and is now owned by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy). All stores worldwide feature an ever-increasing amount of classic and emerging brands across a broad range of product categories including skincare, color, fragrance, body, smile care, and hair care, in addition to Sephora's own private label. www.sephora.com
~ Hair Salons (not sure they all speak French!)
- Coiffeur - 140 Nassau St. - Not very expensive, not that affordable but French style! T 212 587-9433 www.coiffeurnyc.com
- G Filles et Garçons [P] - 673 Lexington Ave - There are good deals and works at "Girls and Boys" (adults welcome): Hair cut from $26. Merci! T 212 688-6655 www.filles-et-garcons.com
- La Boite à Coupe - 18 West 55 St. - They were nominated "Best NY hair salon for men" .. justifying the high prices? T 212 246-2097 www.laboiteacoupe.com
- Frederic Fekkai hair salons have a great reputation. Should I say "had": he gave the management to Procter & Gamble and apparently some customers are not very happy. Dommage! www.fekkai.com
- Jean Claude Biguine - 925 Lex. & 1336 3rd Ave - You pay for the French (h)air quality! Biguine is loved all over the world www.biguine.com/
- G Jean Louis David [P] - Several salons in NYC and all over the world - Do not make any confusion with the French painter (Jacques-Louis David): Jean Louis knows well about female & male hair however he is not considered as one of the top stylists. Perhaps that's why his prices are affordable: hair cut from $28 www.jeanlouisdavid.com
- Julien Farel [P] - 605 Madison Ave, 400 Fifth Ave. He is known around NYC and most reviews include compliments regarding his work. Of course, Farel is not cheap but his prices are fair www.julienfarel.com
- G Salon de Quartier - 4 in Manhattan & Brooklyn - Created by French stylist Sebastien, these are "salons where passion, creativity and personalized service are combined". From $29 www.salondequartier.com
- Salon Pour Homme by Martial Vivot - 39 West 54 th - The first men’s salon in New York City to have world-class stylists on staff along top services http://martialvivot.com
- Yves Duriff - 130 East 65 St. - Duriff's fine reputation worldwide allows him to be expensive! T 212 452-0954 www.yvesdurifsalon.com
~ SPA & Thalasso
Caudalie - At the Plaza and 6 other locations - Vinothérapie body care direct from Paris at the Plaza. No, la vinotherapie is not a wine application over the body .. but it's based on grapes www.caudalie-usa.com
Ella Baché - 8 West 36 St. - Fine body care and SPA from the famous Paris based Baché company T 212 279-8562 www.ellabache.com
Guerlain Spa - At the Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue www.waldorfnewyork.com/guerlain-spa
Institut Sothys [P] - 37 West 57th St. - Like its sister SPA in Paris, they offer the quintessential French spa experience T 212 688-9400 www.sothyspa.com
O Roger & Gallet - The century old French company maker of lotions, fragrances and soaps for women and men is adored in France and UK. It deserves to be known in the US and Duane Read is working on it. A couple of stores already sell the R & G collection: among them, Pharmacy Drugstore 1142 Lexington Ave and Pharmacy 446 Avenue of the Americas. You can order on line. www.rogerandgalletus.com/
G O Sephora [P] - Sephora was founded in France by D. Mandonnaud in 1970 and is now owned by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy). All stores worldwide feature an ever-increasing amount of classic and emerging brands across a broad range of product categories including skincare, color, fragrance, body, smile care, and hair care, in addition to Sephora's own private label. www.sephora.com
~ Hair Salons (not sure they all speak French!)
- Coiffeur - 140 Nassau St. - Not very expensive, not that affordable but French style! T 212 587-9433 www.coiffeurnyc.com
- G Filles et Garçons [P] - 673 Lexington Ave - There are good deals and works at "Girls and Boys" (adults welcome): Hair cut from $26. Merci! T 212 688-6655 www.filles-et-garcons.com
- La Boite à Coupe - 18 West 55 St. - They were nominated "Best NY hair salon for men" .. justifying the high prices? T 212 246-2097 www.laboiteacoupe.com
- Frederic Fekkai hair salons have a great reputation. Should I say "had": he gave the management to Procter & Gamble and apparently some customers are not very happy. Dommage! www.fekkai.com
- Jean Claude Biguine - 925 Lex. & 1336 3rd Ave - You pay for the French (h)air quality! Biguine is loved all over the world www.biguine.com/
- G Jean Louis David [P] - Several salons in NYC and all over the world - Do not make any confusion with the French painter (Jacques-Louis David): Jean Louis knows well about female & male hair however he is not considered as one of the top stylists. Perhaps that's why his prices are affordable: hair cut from $28 www.jeanlouisdavid.com
- Julien Farel [P] - 605 Madison Ave, 400 Fifth Ave. He is known around NYC and most reviews include compliments regarding his work. Of course, Farel is not cheap but his prices are fair www.julienfarel.com
- G Salon de Quartier - 4 in Manhattan & Brooklyn - Created by French stylist Sebastien, these are "salons where passion, creativity and personalized service are combined". From $29 www.salondequartier.com
- Salon Pour Homme by Martial Vivot - 39 West 54 th - The first men’s salon in New York City to have world-class stylists on staff along top services http://martialvivot.com
- Yves Duriff - 130 East 65 St. - Duriff's fine reputation worldwide allows him to be expensive! T 212 452-0954 www.yvesdurifsalon.com
~ SPA & Thalasso
Caudalie - At the Plaza and 6 other locations - Vinothérapie body care direct from Paris at the Plaza. No, la vinotherapie is not a wine application over the body .. but it's based on grapes www.caudalie-usa.com
Ella Baché - 8 West 36 St. - Fine body care and SPA from the famous Paris based Baché company T 212 279-8562 www.ellabache.com
Guerlain Spa - At the Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue www.waldorfnewyork.com/guerlain-spa
Institut Sothys [P] - 37 West 57th St. - Like its sister SPA in Paris, they offer the quintessential French spa experience T 212 688-9400 www.sothyspa.com
7 - Books, CD, DVD, Magazines, Newspapers See also Sections 20, 24, 26
Livres, CD, DVD, Magazines, Journaux G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
Livres, CD, DVD, Magazines, Journaux G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
- Albertine: A New Large French Bookstore in NYC http://albertine.com/
- O Entertainment Outlet - They sell DVD's at low prices and have a small selection of French movie www.entoutlet.com
- G FIAF library (French Institute Alliance Française) [P] - 22 East 60th St. - This state-of-the-art facility offers over 40,000 French books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, and 400 French movie DVD's, for both adults and children. No need to be a student to access the library: with the yearly membership ($95) you can borrow books, magazines, CD and DVD for free + free access to discussions and games, discounts on cultural events and movies. T 646 388-6655 www.fiaf.org/library
- FIAF School store - 22 East 60th St. - French Dictionaries, Exercise books, Grammars, Novels, etc, are sold at the 3rd floor ( 646 388-6612 www.fiaf.org
- Idlewild Books - Manhattan & Brooklyn - Various French books are sold there. They also organize French classes: see School, chapter 32 www.idlewildbooks.com
- O Quelobjet.com - This French company sells some French Books, Guides, Maps, CD's and DVD's. Prices are generally fair. You can order on line or by phone. T 877 762-4499 www.quelobjet.com
- Librairie de France - Closed: The owner retired.
- O Entertainment Outlet - They sell DVD's at low prices and have a small selection of French movie www.entoutlet.com
- G FIAF library (French Institute Alliance Française) [P] - 22 East 60th St. - This state-of-the-art facility offers over 40,000 French books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, and 400 French movie DVD's, for both adults and children. No need to be a student to access the library: with the yearly membership ($95) you can borrow books, magazines, CD and DVD for free + free access to discussions and games, discounts on cultural events and movies. T 646 388-6655 www.fiaf.org/library
- FIAF School store - 22 East 60th St. - French Dictionaries, Exercise books, Grammars, Novels, etc, are sold at the 3rd floor ( 646 388-6612 www.fiaf.org
- Idlewild Books - Manhattan & Brooklyn - Various French books are sold there. They also organize French classes: see School, chapter 32 www.idlewildbooks.com
- O Quelobjet.com - This French company sells some French Books, Guides, Maps, CD's and DVD's. Prices are generally fair. You can order on line or by phone. T 877 762-4499 www.quelobjet.com
- Librairie de France - Closed: The owner retired.
- G O Rizzoli bookstore [P] - 1133 Broadway - They have a French section including books and magazines. T 212 759-2424 www.rizzoliusa.com/bookstore/
~ They sell French magazines and/or newspapers:
- Columbus News Stand : 86th Street & Broadway
- Foreign Magazines : 906 2nd Ave (betw. 48th & 49th St.)
- Hudson News Kiosk: 753 Broadway & 4th Street.
- Union Square Magazine Shop: 218 Park Ave South
- Universal News: 977 8th Ave
- Foreign Magazines : 906 2nd Ave (betw. 48th & 49th St.)
- Hudson News Kiosk: 753 Broadway & 4th Street.
- Union Square Magazine Shop: 218 Park Ave South
- Universal News: 977 8th Ave
- Universal News: 676 Lexington (56th St.)
- FIAF: 22 E 60 St.: free rental of magazines & newspapers (see above: FIAF Library)
8 - Celebrations, Events, Exhibits, Festivals. See also "News" at the top of the blog
~ All Events (Art, Culture, etc):
www.aagef.com For members of "Grandes Ecoles" Alumni Associations
www.accueilnewyork.org Monthly; requires membership (free)
www.consulfrance-newyork.org French Consulate: official events, etc. (in Fr.)
www.fiaf.org French Institute NY: Arts, Literature, Music, Movies, etc
www.france-amerique.com: check the Agenda. For several US cities.
www.frenchculture.org Official site of the French Consulate (too rarely updated!)
http://frenchmorning.com News and French Events in the US
www.myfranceinnyc.com Monthly, in various fields
www.newyorkinfrench.net Monthly, in various fields
http://parisinny.typepad.com Monthly, in various fields
www.planetfrancophile.com Monthly, in various fields worldwide
www.voilanewyork.com Monthly, in various fields
Restaurants with events all year long: www.bartabacny.com; www.bistrochatnoir.com; www.cerclerougeresto.com; http://leshalles.net/brasserie/specials-events; www.julesbistro.com; www.orsayrestaurant.com; www.lesingevert.com
~ Art Galleries: please go to Section 1www.accueilnewyork.org Monthly; requires membership (free)
www.consulfrance-newyork.org French Consulate: official events, etc. (in Fr.)
www.fiaf.org French Institute NY: Arts, Literature, Music, Movies, etc
www.france-amerique.com: check the Agenda. For several US cities.
www.frenchculture.org Official site of the French Consulate (too rarely updated!)
http://frenchmorning.com News and French Events in the US
www.myfranceinnyc.com Monthly, in various fields
www.newyorkinfrench.net Monthly, in various fields
http://parisinny.typepad.com Monthly, in various fields
www.planetfrancophile.com Monthly, in various fields worldwide
www.voilanewyork.com Monthly, in various fields
Restaurants with events all year long: www.bartabacny.com; www.bistrochatnoir.com; www.cerclerougeresto.com; http://leshalles.net/brasserie/specials-events; www.julesbistro.com; www.orsayrestaurant.com; www.lesingevert.com
~ Bastille Day (July 14th) is called by the French "La Fête nationale" or "Le 14 juillet":
- "Public" celebrations [P] take place in NYC and NJ on the closest Sunday to July 14th: East 60th street in Manhattan and Smith street (Caroll Garden) in Brooklyn celebrate all day long with boutiques, Cancan, food stands, games (Pétanque), music, etc. Manhattan: www.fiaf.org - Brooklyn: www.bartabacny.com - in Montclair NJ at the Fiaf: www.fiaf.org
- These French restaurants have nice events for Bastille Day: www.bartabacny.com; www.cerclerougeresto.com; www.bistrochatnoir.com; http://leshalles.net/brasserie/specials-events; www.julesbistro.com
- These French restaurants have nice events for Bastille Day: www.bartabacny.com; www.cerclerougeresto.com; www.bistrochatnoir.com; http://leshalles.net/brasserie/specials-events; www.julesbistro.com
~ Cabaret / Performance Space
- Barbès [P] - 376 9th St., Park Slope in Brooklyn. Owned by French musicians Brooklyn residents, Barbès functions as a bar & performance space hosting regular events of music, readings and film screenings T 347 422-0248 www.barbesbrooklyn.com (Barbès is also a northern Paris quarter famous for its large North African community)
- Le Poisson Rouge [P] - 158 Bleecker St. - Founded by musicians, the venue is dedicated to the fusion of popular and art cultures in music, film, theater, dance, and fine art T 212 505 FISH http://lepoissonrouge.com
~ Conferences, Debates, Workshops in French on regular basis
- French Institute [P] www.fiaf.org
- Maison française at Columbia University www.maisonfrancaise.org
- Maison Française at NYU www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/french/Mbase.html
- Barbès [P] - 376 9th St., Park Slope in Brooklyn. Owned by French musicians Brooklyn residents, Barbès functions as a bar & performance space hosting regular events of music, readings and film screenings T 347 422-0248 www.barbesbrooklyn.com (Barbès is also a northern Paris quarter famous for its large North African community)
- Le Poisson Rouge [P] - 158 Bleecker St. - Founded by musicians, the venue is dedicated to the fusion of popular and art cultures in music, film, theater, dance, and fine art T 212 505 FISH http://lepoissonrouge.com
~ Conferences, Debates, Workshops in French on regular basis
- French Institute [P] www.fiaf.org
- Maison française at Columbia University www.maisonfrancaise.org
- Maison Française at NYU www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/french/Mbase.html
~ French Film Festivals:
- Edge Atlantic Film Festival devotes several days each year to French movies, around the end of June http://festival-edgeatlantic.com/index.html
- French Institute [P] at 22 E 60 St. regularly shows French movies all year long. Some sessions include Q&A with Directors or Actors. www.fiaf.org/events/index.asp
- French Films Festival presents recent French movies (English subtitles) around the end of November http://infrenchwithenglishsubtitles.com
- Film Society of the Lincoln Center presents up to 50 French independent movies during its festival, generally at fall www.filmlinc.com/
- French Movies Rendez-Vous is organized once a year, generally in March, at the Lincoln Center www.filmlinc.com/
~ Plays (Theaters)- Edge Atlantic Film Festival devotes several days each year to French movies, around the end of June http://festival-edgeatlantic.com/index.html
- French Institute [P] at 22 E 60 St. regularly shows French movies all year long. Some sessions include Q&A with Directors or Actors. www.fiaf.org/events/index.asp
- French Films Festival presents recent French movies (English subtitles) around the end of November http://infrenchwithenglishsubtitles.com
- Film Society of the Lincoln Center presents up to 50 French independent movies during its festival, generally at fall www.filmlinc.com/
- French Movies Rendez-Vous is organized once a year, generally in March, at the Lincoln Center www.filmlinc.com/
- Studio Dramatique - 141 West 28th St. - Some French plays and Acting classes in French in a small theater T 212 629-1913 No website
- Théatre Francophone at Manhattan Creative Center - 311 West 43rd St. - French plays and Acting classes in French http://actfrench.weebly.com/location.html
~ Singing in French in NY:
- Floanne: she takes you on a journey of love through time in the French culture, with songs originally performed by Edith Piaf, Juliette Greco, Charles Trenet and so many more great writers www.floanne.com
- Mademoiselle Fleur: be prepared to feel the breeze of La Seine, the cheerfulness of Saint-Germain des Prés, the sexiness of Pigalle... with songs from Boris Vian, Gainsbourg, Montand, Piaf, etc. www.mademoisellefleurny.com
~ Various French Events (Cultural, etc) all year long
- French Consulate: official events, etc. (site in French) www.consulfrance-newyork.org
- French Institute - 22 E 60 St. [P] - The Institute proposes many events all year long; it also shelters a large library that organizes various events www.fiaf.org
- Maison française at Columbia University [P] - Blue Hall in Columbia U., West 116th St. - The oldest French cultural center of NY proposes various events including conferences, debates, art exhibits, movies all year long www.maisonfrancaise.org
- Floanne: she takes you on a journey of love through time in the French culture, with songs originally performed by Edith Piaf, Juliette Greco, Charles Trenet and so many more great writers www.floanne.com
- Mademoiselle Fleur: be prepared to feel the breeze of La Seine, the cheerfulness of Saint-Germain des Prés, the sexiness of Pigalle... with songs from Boris Vian, Gainsbourg, Montand, Piaf, etc. www.mademoisellefleurny.com
~ Various French Events (Cultural, etc) all year long
- French Consulate: official events, etc. (site in French) www.consulfrance-newyork.org
- French Institute - 22 E 60 St. [P] - The Institute proposes many events all year long; it also shelters a large library that organizes various events www.fiaf.org
- Maison française at Columbia University [P] - Blue Hall in Columbia U., West 116th St. - The oldest French cultural center of NY proposes various events including conferences, debates, art exhibits, movies all year long www.maisonfrancaise.org
- Maison Française at NYU [P] (16 Washington Mews in NYU) organizes various events including art exhibits, conferences, and movies all year long www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/french/Mbase.html
9 - Churches - Églises (Mass in French)
9 - Churches - Églises (Mass in French)
- Eglise Française du Saint Esprit - 109 East 60th St. - This little church was founded in 1628: "We are a diverse family of faith, united by our love for the French language .. " www.stespritnyc.net
- Notre Dame - 405 W 114th St. - 30 minutes mass in French at 10:30 http://ndparish.org
- Saint Vincent de Paul [P] - 123 West 23rd St. - Founded in 1841, the church had a Mass in French at 11:30 am on Sunday. NYC Catholic Authorities arbitrarily closed the church; several associations are fighting to re-open it!
- Saint Agnes in Brooklyn - 433 Sackett St. - This beautiful church organize a mass in French each Sunday.
- Notre Dame - 405 W 114th St. - 30 minutes mass in French at 10:30 http://ndparish.org
- Saint Vincent de Paul [P] - 123 West 23rd St. - Founded in 1841, the church had a Mass in French at 11:30 am on Sunday. NYC Catholic Authorities arbitrarily closed the church; several associations are fighting to re-open it!
- Saint Agnes in Brooklyn - 433 Sackett St. - This beautiful church organize a mass in French each Sunday.
10 - Cheeses - Fromages See Section 19
11 - Chocolates - Chocolats
* ok ** fine *** great * Readers favorite G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
*** O L'Atelier du Chocolat [P] - 59 West 22nd St. - Eric Girerd combines the finest ingredients and artisan techniques: its chocolates are Haute couture. Prices are a little bit high but they match the fine quality and taste T 212 243-0033 www.egchocolates.com
** O La Bergamote [P] - 512 West 52nd St. & 177 9th Avenue - They are nice shops where you find a small selection of nice chocolates, along excellent pastries. Prices are fair http://labergamotenyc.com/index.html
** La Durée - 864 Madison Avenue - The famous Tea room and Macaroons makers launched a limited collection of Chocolates called "Les Marquis" www.laduree.fr/en
** O La Bergamote [P] - 512 West 52nd St. & 177 9th Avenue - They are nice shops where you find a small selection of nice chocolates, along excellent pastries. Prices are fair http://labergamotenyc.com/index.html
** La Durée - 864 Madison Avenue - The famous Tea room and Macaroons makers launched a limited collection of Chocolates called "Les Marquis" www.laduree.fr/en
** G O Jacques Torrès - "Monsieur Chocolat" has 6 locations in NYC: the first one was designed as a chocolate bar. Jacques proposes a large choice of treats: Mixed expresso beans, Dark chocolate's selection, Orange'a peel, Champagne truffles, etc. Prices vary from affordable to pricey www.mrchocolate.com
*** O La Maison du Chocolat [P] - 4 stores in NYC: Madison Ave, Rockefeller Center Concourse, Plaza food Hall, Wall Street - La Maison combines choice, creativity and quality, including Ganaches, Pralines, and also excellent macaroons. Some of the products are a bit too expensive. www.lamaisonduchocolat.com
** G Pain Quotidien - Le Pain Quotidien proposes nice little "packages" of fine Belgian chocolates at fair prices. But they are only sold for holidays such as Christmas or Easter. Check their site before to run over there www.lepainquotidien.com
** G O Payard [P] - The famous Pastry / Chocolates chef has a nice selection of fine chocolates along his pastries. He has several shops in NYC, including at the Plaza Food Hall. Prices are at NYC level but not abusive www.payard.com
*** O Petrossian - 182 West 58th Street - The Petrossian chocolate collection is limited but flavors are surprising: Thyme with zest, Grand Marnier, Armagnac Macerated Prunes, etc. Most chocolates are made in France and at Petrossian prices: $99 for 32 pieces. They also sell the famous Montelimar Nougat www.petrossian.com
** G Pain Quotidien - Le Pain Quotidien proposes nice little "packages" of fine Belgian chocolates at fair prices. But they are only sold for holidays such as Christmas or Easter. Check their site before to run over there www.lepainquotidien.com
** G O Payard [P] - The famous Pastry / Chocolates chef has a nice selection of fine chocolates along his pastries. He has several shops in NYC, including at the Plaza Food Hall. Prices are at NYC level but not abusive www.payard.com
*** O Petrossian - 182 West 58th Street - The Petrossian chocolate collection is limited but flavors are surprising: Thyme with zest, Grand Marnier, Armagnac Macerated Prunes, etc. Most chocolates are made in France and at Petrossian prices: $99 for 32 pieces. They also sell the famous Montelimar Nougat www.petrossian.com
12 - Classes and Practicing - Classes & Pratique See Section 32
13 - Consulat Général de France - French Consulate
- The Consulate of France is located 934 Fifth Avenue T 212 606-3600
- Visa to visit France / to work in France? www.consulfrance-newyork.org/Do-I-need-a-visa in English
- Français à l'étranger (French citizens abroad) www.mfe.org/
13 - Consulat Général de France - French Consulate
- The Consulate of France is located 934 Fifth Avenue T 212 606-3600
- Visa to visit France / to work in France? www.consulfrance-newyork.org/Do-I-need-a-visa in English
- Français à l'étranger (French citizens abroad) www.mfe.org/
14 - Decoration, Furniture, Linens - Décoration, Ameublement, Linge
G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
- Agnès de Villarson - East 80th St. - The main activity of A. de Villarson is to provide floral decoration to corporate's and events www.agnesdevillarson.com T 646 510-0559
- O APC - 131 Mercer Street + all over the world. Their items are different, but prices are sometimes too high and the catalogue is limited: candles, cushions, quilts that could become rugs, and few other objects. T 212 966-9685 www.apc.fr/
- O Baccarat [P] - 625 Madison Ave + all over the world - Crystal, Crystal, .. for decoration, jewelery, fashion. The noble house was founded in 1764; even the revolution didn't stop its luxurious creations. T 212 826-4100 www.baccarat.com
G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
- Agnès de Villarson - East 80th St. - The main activity of A. de Villarson is to provide floral decoration to corporate's and events www.agnesdevillarson.com T 646 510-0559
- O APC - 131 Mercer Street + all over the world. Their items are different, but prices are sometimes too high and the catalogue is limited: candles, cushions, quilts that could become rugs, and few other objects. T 212 966-9685 www.apc.fr/
- O Baccarat [P] - 625 Madison Ave + all over the world - Crystal, Crystal, .. for decoration, jewelery, fashion. The noble house was founded in 1764; even the revolution didn't stop its luxurious creations. T 212 826-4100 www.baccarat.com
- O Daum [P] - Park Avenue (Corner of 58th) - For 130 years, Daum has created decorative art in crystal and glasswork. Each object is handmade and part of a sumptuous collection. Dali, Paloma Picasso and other artists contributed to make Daum a world famous brand. www.daum.fr
- Dodo les Bobos ("sleepy the nighty-mares") - 9 Christopher St. - In the West Village, a new French store helps you enlightening and making funny or chic the decoration of toddlers, kids and teens room. They propose cool, innovative or classy furniture and accessories T 646 726-4736 http://dodolesbobos.us/
- Intérieurs - 228 East 58th St. - Francine Gardners is a French native who brings the taste and light of Southern France into your home. Her company is specialized in antiques and decoration, as well as interior design. T 212 343-0800 www.interieurs.com
- O La Maison Suprême - 617 Hudson St. - This is a charming little store that displays an impressive number of elegant French style objects and furniture at fair prices. Not everything comes from over there but it deserves a visit. T 212 929-2615 http://lamaisonsupreme.com
- Le Décor Français - 1006 Lexington Ave - Jacqueline Coumans's classy company provides decorating, interior design, renovation and sells draperies, pillows, throw, furniture, etc. T 212 734-0032 www.ledecorfrancais.com
- G Le Fanion [P] - 299 West 4th Street - Direct from Provence: naïve painted carafes, plates, chairs, paintings, colorful glazes pottery, chandeliers, etc. Items are either affordable or expensive T 212 463-8760 www.lefanion.com
- O Ligne Roset [P] - 250 Park Ave - 155 Wooster St. - Famous in France since more than 100 years, this family owned company designs and sells "classic modern" stylish home and office furniture. But it's not at Ikea prices! http://lignerosetny.com/index.htm
- L'Olivier - 213 West 14th St. and 19 East 76th St. This "Atelier" specialized in floral decoration serves both corporate's and residences www.lolivier.com/
- Lumières - 840 Broadway and 68 Jay St. in Brooklyn - These "stores" (by appointment only) sell Antics such as chandeliers, lanterns, seats and dinning tables. Not everything is French. Prices are high as for the quality of most of the objects. T 212 535-6111 http://lumiereinc.net
- O Madura: since 1971, 40 stores, 1 in NY at 909 Broadway NYC. A different way way for home decoration and fashion accessories. They carry a fine choice of curtains, furniture, linens, pillows, pouches, scarfs, etc. All are chic and uncommon items. Prices are not low but the quality is omnipresent. www.madurahome.com/en_us
- O Maison 24 - 470 Park Ave and Main street, Bridgehampton. Despite a French name, the owner and items are not French but I like their selection: a blending of chic and weird, avant garde and classic. Prices range from $30 to $10 000. www.maison24.com
- Pierre Deux Fabrics - Closed
- O D. Porthault - 470 Park Ave (58th St.) & at Bergdorf - Created in 1927, this company has 10 stores around the world. They propose a large selection of high quality linens for bedroom, bathroom, tables, as well as candles, travel accessories and even lavenders bags. The design originally inspired by Impressionist art is exclusive, while you can chose among dozens of monograms. Prices are fair considering the quality. T 212 688-1660 www.dporthaultparis.com
- O Quelobjet.com - This French company located in New York (no store) has an extended catalogue of French products including Accessories, Linens, some furniture, etc. Prices are generally fair. You can order on line or by phone. T 877 762-4499 www.quelobjet.com
- Sonia Rykiel Maison - Famous designer Sonia Rykiel also creates classy bath towels, linens and draperies for house decoration. Her collection is not yet available on the US market but it's "coming soon"
- O Sur la Table - 306 West 57 St. - This is an American company that sells French kitchen and tablewares among other products from different origins. www.surlatable.com
- G O Toiles du Soleil [P] - 261 West 19th St. - This is a paradise for fabrics made in the south of France: 100% cotton colorful power looms are sold by the yard. Prices are competitive T 212 229-4730 www.lestoilesdusoleilnyc.com
- O Yves Delorme - 1193 Lexington Ave - They have fine designs in linens and table clothing at fair prices. T 212 737-2123 www.finelinens.com/
- Dodo les Bobos ("sleepy the nighty-mares") - 9 Christopher St. - In the West Village, a new French store helps you enlightening and making funny or chic the decoration of toddlers, kids and teens room. They propose cool, innovative or classy furniture and accessories T 646 726-4736 http://dodolesbobos.us/
- Intérieurs - 228 East 58th St. - Francine Gardners is a French native who brings the taste and light of Southern France into your home. Her company is specialized in antiques and decoration, as well as interior design. T 212 343-0800 www.interieurs.com
- O La Maison Suprême - 617 Hudson St. - This is a charming little store that displays an impressive number of elegant French style objects and furniture at fair prices. Not everything comes from over there but it deserves a visit. T 212 929-2615 http://lamaisonsupreme.com
- Le Décor Français - 1006 Lexington Ave - Jacqueline Coumans's classy company provides decorating, interior design, renovation and sells draperies, pillows, throw, furniture, etc. T 212 734-0032 www.ledecorfrancais.com
- G Le Fanion [P] - 299 West 4th Street - Direct from Provence: naïve painted carafes, plates, chairs, paintings, colorful glazes pottery, chandeliers, etc. Items are either affordable or expensive T 212 463-8760 www.lefanion.com
- O Ligne Roset [P] - 250 Park Ave - 155 Wooster St. - Famous in France since more than 100 years, this family owned company designs and sells "classic modern" stylish home and office furniture. But it's not at Ikea prices! http://lignerosetny.com/index.htm
- L'Olivier - 213 West 14th St. and 19 East 76th St. This "Atelier" specialized in floral decoration serves both corporate's and residences www.lolivier.com/
- Lumières - 840 Broadway and 68 Jay St. in Brooklyn - These "stores" (by appointment only) sell Antics such as chandeliers, lanterns, seats and dinning tables. Not everything is French. Prices are high as for the quality of most of the objects. T 212 535-6111 http://lumiereinc.net
- O Madura: since 1971, 40 stores, 1 in NY at 909 Broadway NYC. A different way way for home decoration and fashion accessories. They carry a fine choice of curtains, furniture, linens, pillows, pouches, scarfs, etc. All are chic and uncommon items. Prices are not low but the quality is omnipresent. www.madurahome.com/en_us
- O Maison 24 - 470 Park Ave and Main street, Bridgehampton. Despite a French name, the owner and items are not French but I like their selection: a blending of chic and weird, avant garde and classic. Prices range from $30 to $10 000. www.maison24.com
- Pierre Deux Fabrics - Closed
- O D. Porthault - 470 Park Ave (58th St.) & at Bergdorf - Created in 1927, this company has 10 stores around the world. They propose a large selection of high quality linens for bedroom, bathroom, tables, as well as candles, travel accessories and even lavenders bags. The design originally inspired by Impressionist art is exclusive, while you can chose among dozens of monograms. Prices are fair considering the quality. T 212 688-1660 www.dporthaultparis.com
- O Quelobjet.com - This French company located in New York (no store) has an extended catalogue of French products including Accessories, Linens, some furniture, etc. Prices are generally fair. You can order on line or by phone. T 877 762-4499 www.quelobjet.com
- Sonia Rykiel Maison - Famous designer Sonia Rykiel also creates classy bath towels, linens and draperies for house decoration. Her collection is not yet available on the US market but it's "coming soon"
- O Sur la Table - 306 West 57 St. - This is an American company that sells French kitchen and tablewares among other products from different origins. www.surlatable.com
- G O Toiles du Soleil [P] - 261 West 19th St. - This is a paradise for fabrics made in the south of France: 100% cotton colorful power looms are sold by the yard. Prices are competitive T 212 229-4730 www.lestoilesdusoleilnyc.com
- O Yves Delorme - 1193 Lexington Ave - They have fine designs in linens and table clothing at fair prices. T 212 737-2123 www.finelinens.com/
15 - Doctors & Pharmacies - Docteurs & Pharmacies
They speak both English and French - Ils parlent anglais et français (Tarifs américains)
Citoyens français: voir également Chapitre A - Docteurs gratuits / à tarif réduit
They speak both English and French - Ils parlent anglais et français (Tarifs américains)
Citoyens français: voir également Chapitre A - Docteurs gratuits / à tarif réduit
~ Dentiste
- Dr. Gérard Epelbaum - 30 East 40th St. - T 212 889-5966
~ Généralistes
- Dr. Albert Levy - 911 Park Ave. - T 212 288-7193
- Dr. Albert Levy - 911 Park Ave. - T 212 288-7193
- Dr. Nicole Moulin - 210 East 47th St. - T 212 832-0550
- Dr. Patrick Mizrahi - 61 East 86th St. - T 212 737-4466
~ Gynécologie
- Dr. Albert Levy - 911 Park Ave - T 212 288-7193
- Dr. Fouad Surur - 167 East 67th St. - T 212 734-1239
~ Ophtamologie
- Dr. Joseph Meltzer - 128 East 64th St. - T 212 249-9752
~ Ostéopathie - Kinésithérapie
- Dr. Monique Bureau - 245 East 93rd St. - T 212 ?
~ Ostéopathie - Kinésithérapie
- Dr. Monique Bureau - 245 East 93rd St. - T 212 ?
~ Pédiatrie (Kids)
- Dr. Karen Lancry - 159 East 69th St. - T 212 249-2113
~ Psychothérapie
- Dr. Christine Girard - 250 West 90th St. - T 212 769-3271
- Dr. Pascal Sauvayre - 49 west 72th St. - T 212 874-2652
~ Psychothérapie
- Dr. Christine Girard - 250 West 90th St. - T 212 769-3271
- Dr. Pascal Sauvayre - 49 west 72th St. - T 212 874-2652
~ Pharmacies (with good customers reviews - Not all employees speak French)
- Avignone Pharmacy / Beauty [P] - 281 6th Ave. - T 212 242-3033
- Pasteur Pharmacy / Drugstore - 806 Lexington Ave. T 212 838-2500
- Pasteur Pharmacy / Drugstore - 53 East 34th St. T 212 683-3838
- Avignone Pharmacy / Beauty [P] - 281 6th Ave. - T 212 242-3033
- Pasteur Pharmacy / Drugstore - 806 Lexington Ave. T 212 838-2500
- Pasteur Pharmacy / Drugstore - 53 East 34th St. T 212 683-3838
16 - DVD & CD See also Sections 7 & 28 G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
- O G Entertainment Outlet - This NY discount company sells DVD's at low prices and has a small selection of French movie www.entoutlet.com (DVD's > Popular > Foreign films)
- O G Entertainment Outlet - This NY discount company sells DVD's at low prices and has a small selection of French movie www.entoutlet.com (DVD's > Popular > Foreign films)
- G FIAF Library [P] (French Institute Alliance Française) - 22 East 60th St. - This state-of-the-art facility has over 500 French DVD's & CD's to rent, for both adults and children. No need to be a student to access the library: the yearly membership is only $95 and you get free rental, event discounts and other advantages! T 646 388-6655 www.fiaf.org/library
- O Quelobjet.com - This French company has a small catalogue of French DVD's. Prices are generally fair. You can order on line or by phone. T 877 762-4499 www.quelobjet.com
- O Quelobjet.com - This French company has a small catalogue of French DVD's. Prices are generally fair. You can order on line or by phone. T 877 762-4499 www.quelobjet.com
17 - Fashion, Bags, Shoes Adults - Mode, Chaussures, Sacs Adultes
G Good deals All houses below have Order Online / by Phone
See also sections 23 & 25. NOTE: Many "Maisons" below have a stand in Department Stores such as Bendel, Bergdorf G., Bloomingdales, Brooks Brothers, Sacks, etc.
- Alexandre de Paris - 971 Madison Ave - Alexandre is specialized in cosmetics and beauty accessories - www.alexandredeparis-accessoires.fr/en/ Closed or renovating? 03/2013
See also sections 23 & 25. NOTE: Many "Maisons" below have a stand in Department Stores such as Bendel, Bergdorf G., Bloomingdales, Brooks Brothers, Sacks, etc.
- Alexandre de Paris - 971 Madison Ave - Alexandre is specialized in cosmetics and beauty accessories - www.alexandredeparis-accessoires.fr/en/ Closed or renovating? 03/2013
- Anne Fontaine - Several stores in the USA - Anne designs blouses and shirts as well as some accessories. www.annefontaine.com oh oh .. The Madison Ave store just closed.
- Anne Willi Pop-up Store - After Paris Bastille quarter, Anne Willi is now in NYC: 51 Bergen St. in Brooklyn www.annewilli.com
- APC - 131 Mercer Street + all over the world. Their clothing & accessories are for young people; a kind of French Banana Republic T 212 966-9685 www.apc.fr/- Anne Willi Pop-up Store - After Paris Bastille quarter, Anne Willi is now in NYC: 51 Bergen St. in Brooklyn www.annewilli.com
- Balenciaga - 542 W. 22nd St. + all over the world. B. moved toward youth clientele in the recent years www.balenciaga.com/
- G BCBG Azria - 465 5th Ave + all over the world - BCBG means Bon Chic, Bon Genre (Good Style, Good Attitude), a motto mostly used in Paris by "bourgeois" youth. www.bcbg.com
- Catherine Malandino - 652 Hudson St. - "Catherine Malandrino has become a face that embodies femininity and strength" T 212 929-8710 www.catherinemalandrino.com
- G Cécile et Jeanne - 436 west Broadway + all over the world - Created in Paris in 1990 to design and sell young, cool or classy accessories and jewelry, the little company got a huge success! Prices range from affordable to expensive www.cecilejeanne.com
- Catherine Malandino - 652 Hudson St. - "Catherine Malandrino has become a face that embodies femininity and strength" T 212 929-8710 www.catherinemalandrino.com
- G Cécile et Jeanne - 436 west Broadway + all over the world - Created in Paris in 1990 to design and sell young, cool or classy accessories and jewelry, the little company got a huge success! Prices range from affordable to expensive www.cecilejeanne.com
- Céline - 19 East 57th Street + all over the world - Charm and Style together from the honorable French house www.celine.com/
- Chanel [P] - 737 Madison Ave + all over the world - The house of Mademoiselle Coco is loyal to her style and her world of luxury - T 212 355-5050 www.chanel.com
- G Chloé - 645 5th Ave + all over the world - An alternative to the "big" designers, Chloe is also the place for handbags. T 212 957-1100 www.chloe.com
- Comptoirs des Cotonniers - Several stores in NY - This is an affordable fashion for young women - www.comptoirdescotonniers.com
- Dior [P] - 17 East 57th Street + all over the world - Originally a designer for men, Christian Dior proposes a sumptuous collection for women, along jewelry T 212 421-6009 - www.dior.com
- Givenchy - 710 Madison Avenue + all over the world - The reference in class www.givenchy.com/
- Jean Paul Gaultier - For JPG style, ask Madonna and Director Luc Besson (Nikita, 5th Element)! In main Department stores + all over the world - www.jeanpaulgaultier.com/
- Jean Paul Gaultier - For JPG style, ask Madonna and Director Luc Besson (Nikita, 5th Element)! In main Department stores + all over the world - www.jeanpaulgaultier.com/
- Hermès [P] - The Saddle maker is now also a fashion maker. See Luggage section below.
- Isabel Marant - 469 Broome St. - The best way to find out about Isabel style is to watch her video: www.isabelmarant.tm.fr/ T 212 219-2284
- J. Mendel - 723 Madison Ave - Still selling Furs (and I don't agree!), Mendel is mostly the
- Juju s'amuse - 100 Thompson St & 1220 Lexington Avenue - Already well known in France,
Juju has a cool choice of exclusive clothing for women. It's "pour vous faire plaisir".
- La Perla - 803 Madison Ave + all over the world - French company founded by an Italian, La Perla is specialized in classy lingerie. Stores are all over the world. www.laperla.com
- Lacoste - 575 Madison Ave, 608 Fifth Avenue + all over the world - The Crocodile house was founded by René Lacoste, French tennis champion of the 30's. Women, men, kids, all can wear a crocodile - T 212 750-8115 www.lacoste.com
- Lacroix - 36 E 57Th St. + all over the world - Always surprising, more and more for men www.christianlacroix.com/
- Lanvin - 815 Madison Avenue + all over the world. The eternal classy fashion www.lanvin.com/
- Lacoste - 575 Madison Ave, 608 Fifth Avenue + all over the world - The Crocodile house was founded by René Lacoste, French tennis champion of the 30's. Women, men, kids, all can wear a crocodile - T 212 750-8115 www.lacoste.com
- Lacroix - 36 E 57Th St. + all over the world - Always surprising, more and more for men www.christianlacroix.com/
- Lanvin - 815 Madison Avenue + all over the world. The eternal classy fashion www.lanvin.com/
- Louis Vuitton (LVMH group) [P] - See Luggage section below. www.louisvuitton.com
- O Madura: since 1971, 40 stores, 1 in NY at 909 Broadway NYC. A small but fine choice of fashion accessories such as bags, pouches, scarfs. All are chic and uncommon items. Prices are not low but the quality is omnipresent. www.madurahome.com/en_us
- O Madura: since 1971, 40 stores, 1 in NY at 909 Broadway NYC. A small but fine choice of fashion accessories such as bags, pouches, scarfs. All are chic and uncommon items. Prices are not low but the quality is omnipresent. www.madurahome.com/en_us
- G Petit Bateau - 1094 Madison Avenue - For pregnant women, mothers, and for babies T 212 988-8884 www.petit-bateau.us
- Roger Vivier - 750 Madison Ave + all over the world - Roger Vivier shoe style is known since many years: classic and classy bourgeois, loved by many ladies around the world. www.rogervivier.com
- G Rue Saint Denis - 170 Avenue B - Vintage clothing from France and Europe, generally 60's and 70's style. T 212 260-3388 www.vintagenyc.com
- Sonia Rykiel - 849 Madison Avenue + all over the world - Since 40 years "Madame" Rykiel creates rebel clothing and accessories. T 212 396-3060
- Thierry Mugler - He only sells perfumes in the US: 1 Park Ave www.mugler.com/
- YSL - 3 E 57th St. & 450 West 33th St. + all over the world. The universe of Yves Saint Laurent! www.ysl.com/
- Sonia Rykiel - 849 Madison Avenue + all over the world - Since 40 years "Madame" Rykiel creates rebel clothing and accessories. T 212 396-3060
- Thierry Mugler - He only sells perfumes in the US: 1 Park Ave www.mugler.com/
- YSL - 3 E 57th St. & 450 West 33th St. + all over the world. The universe of Yves Saint Laurent! www.ysl.com/
~ Not French despite the French name
- Aéropostale: created by Macy's, the name comes from a French airmail company.
- Agent Provocateur: it was founded in the USA
- Comme des garçons: it was created in Paris by a Japanese lady. Curiously, at the same time a French lady created a kimono company in Tokyo .. Both are now famous!
- French soles: they are English.
- French connection: no connection with France whatsoever, it's a British connection.
- Net a Porter: it's an English company (they like French names with "a": Pret a Manger)
- Agent Provocateur: it was founded in the USA
- Comme des garçons: it was created in Paris by a Japanese lady. Curiously, at the same time a French lady created a kimono company in Tokyo .. Both are now famous!
- French soles: they are English.
- French connection: no connection with France whatsoever, it's a British connection.
- Net a Porter: it's an English company (they like French names with "a": Pret a Manger)
- Seize sur Vingt: despite the numbers in French, Nothing is French (16 out of 20)
18 - Fashion & Shoes for Kids - Mode & Chaussures Enfants
G Good deals All companies below have Order Online / by Phone
- Catimini - 1125 Madison Ave + all over the world. The French house is not "doing things behind people's back" (en catimini): they sells adorable clothing for kids www.catimini.com/
- Dior [P] - 17 East 57th Street + all over the world - You know Christian Dior for his fashion, jewelery, etc, but the house also has a superb collection for kids and newborns - T 212 421-6009 - www.dior.com
- G Jacadi [P] - The name comes from a kids game and kids like it since years. Jacadi is all over the world and has 3 stores in New York www.jacadi.us/
- Petits Chapelais - 146 Sullivan Street - Adorable little store for adorable little ones. It already has visits from celebrities T 212 625-1023 www.lespetitschapelaisnyc.com
- Sonya Rykiel - 849 Madison Avenue + all over the world - Mostly known as a talented fashion designer for adults, Sonia Rykiel also proposes a collection for kids. T 212 396-3060
- G Mon Petit - It's an all American "petite" company but you find several famous big French houses for children in their catalogue www.monpetitchild.com
- Petit Bateau - 1094 Madison Avenue - The long time famous company also sells moms clothing but no little boat (Petit Bateau) T 212 988-8884 www.petit-bateau.us- Petits Chapelais - 146 Sullivan Street - Adorable little store for adorable little ones. It already has visits from celebrities T 212 625-1023 www.lespetitschapelaisnyc.com
- Sonya Rykiel - 849 Madison Avenue + all over the world - Mostly known as a talented fashion designer for adults, Sonia Rykiel also proposes a collection for kids. T 212 396-3060
- Tartine et Chocolat - 1047 Madison Avenue - Since 1977, the French company keeps its style, loved by kids as they love chocolate www.tartine-et-chocolat.fr/accueil_en.php
19 - Grocery - Alimentation
* ok ** fine *** great * readers favorite G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
** Agata & Valentina - 1505 1st Ave (79th St.) - They are Italians but carry about 40 different French cheeses, Baguette, Poilane bread and Croissants. Prices are at uptown level - T 212 452-0690 www.agatavalentina.com
* Artisanal - 2 Park Avenue & 32nd St. - This bistro has a stand selling several types of French cheeses. T 212 725-8585 www.artisanalbistro.com
*** Babeth's Feast, top French frozen gourmet food; store in NY & delivery nationwide www.babethsfeast.com
** G Barzini - 2451 Broadway - It's a small grocery store and they have only 1 French product: the BEST Camemberg in NY, "Essence du Fromage" only $4.95 ! No website
** Butcher Lobels - 1096 Madison Ave - Lobels is not French but they have the best meat in Manhattan, including Filet Mignons, Veal, etc. For Poultry, check with D'Artagnan below.
*** Babeth's Feast, top French frozen gourmet food; store in NY & delivery nationwide www.babethsfeast.com
** G Barzini - 2451 Broadway - It's a small grocery store and they have only 1 French product: the BEST Camemberg in NY, "Essence du Fromage" only $4.95 ! No website
** Butcher Lobels - 1096 Madison Ave - Lobels is not French but they have the best meat in Manhattan, including Filet Mignons, Veal, etc. For Poultry, check with D'Artagnan below.
** G Cheese 62 - 134 East 62nd St. (Betw. Lexington & 3rd Ave) - This tiny location has a fine selection of French cheeses including Brie, Epoisses, etc., and a good baguette bread, natural sea salt, etc. Prices are fair. There also sell Italian products. The owner is a francophone (native French-speaking). T 212 980-5544 - No website
*** O D'Artagnan - (Online - No store) Founded in 1985 in Newark, NJ, they sell a fair number of French products online: foie gras, pâtés, sausages, smoked delicacies, game and poultry. They carry organic poultry and products. New York’s four-star restaurants often have D’Artagnan products on their menus. Several gourmet people I know use their products for dinner parties. Prices are fair but not low: it's quality! T 800 327-8246 www.dartagnan.com
** Le District French Food Court - 225 Liberty Street - Opening Spring 2015. Dozens of stalls with various types of French cuisine, food and restaurants. www.ledistrict.com
** Le District French Food Court - 225 Liberty Street - Opening Spring 2015. Dozens of stalls with various types of French cuisine, food and restaurants. www.ledistrict.com
** O L'Épicerie - This Brooklyn company carries fine French products, some from well known brands: Caviar, Chocolates, Jam, Macaroons, Madeleines, Mustard, Truffles, Vinegars, etc. Prices are honest but not low - They sell all their products on line T 866 350-7575 www.lepicerie.com/
*** O Epicerie Boulud - 1900 Broadway (Lincoln Center); Plaza Food Hall, 1 W59th - From Savory, Patés, Quiches, Smoked Salmon to Brioches, Croissants, Pastries, etc, everything is fresh and tasty. You can eat on site or take out. Prices are ... Boulud level (not cheap) but it's top French quality! www.danielnyc.com/epicerie.html
*** G Formaggio Kitchen - In the Market, 120 Essex St. (the nearby Saxelby store only sells American cheeses). Thanks to these nice Italian people, an incredibly large choice of French cheeses is available in NY at very fair prices! www.formaggiokitchen.com
* Gastronomie491 - 491 Columbus Ave - It's an American coffee shop that sell various American, Italian and French products such as around 15 different French Cheeses, Quiches, Macarons, Flavored Mustards, Badoit water, etc. The location is nice with a back room for comfortable and quiet seating, as well as a terrace. http://gastronomie491.com
* Gastronomie491 - 491 Columbus Ave - It's an American coffee shop that sell various American, Italian and French products such as around 15 different French Cheeses, Quiches, Macarons, Flavored Mustards, Badoit water, etc. The location is nice with a back room for comfortable and quiet seating, as well as a terrace. http://gastronomie491.com
** Gourmet Garage - Several stores in NY - Despite they are not French (ok, the name is), I mention this location because they have nice French cheeses, some other French products and one of the best Baguettes in NY! http://gourmetgarage.com
** G Ideal Cheese - 942 First Ave (at 52th St.) - Small shop but great choice of French cheeses at fair prices. T 212 688-7579 www.idealcheese.com
*** O Kusmi Tea [P] - 1037 3rd Ave, at Bloomingdales and at Plaza Food Court, entrance on Central Park South - Yes, this Tea shop is French but their teas come from around the world! Their selection is colorful (as the stores) and flavors are sometimes surprising with blending of tea with chocolat or puffed brown rice or caramel, etc. Most prices are fair, some are high T 212 355-5580 www.kusmitea.com
* Le Moulin à café - 1439 York Avenue - A new comer, this coffee shop serves savory and sweet and has a small grocery corner selling Choco BN, Chestnut spread, cookies, chocolate Sarments, etc T 212 288-5088 http://lemoulinacafeny.com
** Maille Moutarde - 267 years of experience, 70 different tastes, many ways to enjoy them: you could be surprised by this store - 185 Columbus Avenue www.maille.com
** G Marché français de Chelsea (9th Ave, betw 14th & 15th St.) from 10 to 3 pm, Friday and Saturday, from June to mid November. French Cheeses, Farm Products, Grocery, Pastries, etc. No website
* Le Moulin à café - 1439 York Avenue - A new comer, this coffee shop serves savory and sweet and has a small grocery corner selling Choco BN, Chestnut spread, cookies, chocolate Sarments, etc T 212 288-5088 http://lemoulinacafeny.com
** Maille Moutarde - 267 years of experience, 70 different tastes, many ways to enjoy them: you could be surprised by this store - 185 Columbus Avenue www.maille.com
** G Marché français de Chelsea (9th Ave, betw 14th & 15th St.) from 10 to 3 pm, Friday and Saturday, from June to mid November. French Cheeses, Farm Products, Grocery, Pastries, etc. No website
** O Palais des Thés [P] Teas Palace (& French Play word "Summer Palace") - 194 Columbus Avenue; 156 Prince Street in Soho. Born in Paris, these "palaces" have bros around the world. It is a brand of premium tea that offers all-natural Signature flavored teas ("Les Créations"), pure single-estate teas and exceptional limited edition Grand Crus. Founder François-Xavier Delmas has been touring the world's tea plantations for more than 25 years. Prices varie. http://us.palaisdesthes.com
*** O Petrossian - Caviar, Foie Gras, Monkfish Liver, Smoked Salmon, Trout Roe, Exceptional Cheeses, Surprising Chocolates, etc, etc. That's the world famous Petrossian: delicious high quality, exquisite fine products, fabulous gift baskets, and matching prices! Order online (see section 31 Restaurants [P]) www.petrossian.com
** Zabar's - 2245 Broadway (at 80th Street) - Zabar's is not French but they carry more than 20 different particular French cheeses, such as the Brillat Savarin, Bleu d'Auvergne, Comté, Fourme d'Ambert, etc. They have few French utensils for the kitchen and accessories for the table. T 212 787-2000 www.zabars.com
*** G O Simply Gourmand - They have a nice choice in French grocery online, including famous French brands and products. Prices are fair, except for the Bonne Maman jam (found in supermarkets). They deliver in Canada and the US www.simplygourmand.com
** Trader Joe's - Several stores in NYC - They have some French products including good cheeses and in the frozen section nice French tarts. You better go there before 11 am.
- Acacia Honey: L'Epicerie (see above in Grocery)
- Amora Mustard: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Badoit sparkling water: Gastronomie 491 (see above in Grocery)
- Banania cocoa: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Bleu de Bresse: Food Emporium; Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Bonne Maman Jam: Gristedes, Key Food
- Boursin cheese: Trader Joe; Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Brie Double Crème: Cheese 62; Ideal Cheese; Trader Joe's
- Brie Ile de France: Gristedes, Key Food
- Burgundy Escargots (to cook): Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Butter President: Gristedes; Key Food
- Camembert Essence du fromage (Fabulous! - $4.95): Barzini, 2451 Broadway
- Camembert Ile de France: Key Food, Trader Joe's (see above in Grocery)
- Cassoulet: D'Artagnan; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Caviar: Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- Charcuterie: Epicerie Boulud (see above in Grocery)
- Cheeses (various French): Cheese 62, Gastronomie 451, Ideal Cheese, Trader Joe'
- Choco BN chocolate cookies: Moulin à café (see above in Grocery)
- Chocolates Côte d'Or & Suchard: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Crème fraiche de Normandie: Fairway
- Crème de Marron Faugier (Chestnut Spread): Moulin à café; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
** Trader Joe's - Several stores in NYC - They have some French products including good cheeses and in the frozen section nice French tarts. You better go there before 11 am.
Where to find these specific products? Always In progress
Please let me know where you found a specific French grocery product at frenchinnewyork@aol.com Merci!- Acacia Honey: L'Epicerie (see above in Grocery)
- Amora Mustard: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Badoit sparkling water: Gastronomie 491 (see above in Grocery)
- Banania cocoa: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Bleu de Bresse: Food Emporium; Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Bonne Maman Jam: Gristedes, Key Food
- Boursin cheese: Trader Joe; Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Brie Double Crème: Cheese 62; Ideal Cheese; Trader Joe's
- Brie Ile de France: Gristedes, Key Food
- Burgundy Escargots (to cook): Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Butter President: Gristedes; Key Food
- Camembert Essence du fromage (Fabulous! - $4.95): Barzini, 2451 Broadway
- Camembert Ile de France: Key Food, Trader Joe's (see above in Grocery)
- Cassoulet: D'Artagnan; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Caviar: Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- Charcuterie: Epicerie Boulud (see above in Grocery)
- Cheeses (various French): Cheese 62, Gastronomie 451, Ideal Cheese, Trader Joe'
- Choco BN chocolate cookies: Moulin à café (see above in Grocery)
- Chocolates Côte d'Or & Suchard: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Crème fraiche de Normandie: Fairway
- Crème de Marron Faugier (Chestnut Spread): Moulin à café; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Duck / Canard magrets, etc: D'Artagnan; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Eclair Cake: see below Pastry shops
- Epoisse cheese: Cheese 62; Ideal Cheese; Gastronomie 451
- Fleur de Sel: Simply Gourmand; (see above in Grocery)
- Foie Gras: D'Artagnan; Epicerie Boulud; Simply Gourmand; Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- French cheeses (large choice): Agata & Valentina; Cheese 62; Gastronomie 451; Ideal Cheese; Trader Joe's; Zabar's (see above in Grocery)
- Frozen French gourmet food: Babeth's Feast (see above in Grocery)
- Goose / Oie: D'Artagnan (see above in Grocery)
- Grenadine: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Pâtés and Terrines: D'Artagnan; Epicerie Boulud; Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- Lamb rack: D'Artagnan (see above in Grocery)
- Mayonnaise Benedicta: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Madeleine cookies: Financier (see below in section 29 Pastry shops)
- Merguez sausages: D'Artagnan (see above in Grocery)
- Morilles sèches / Dried Morels; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Mustard, the real French from Dijon: Maille (store on Columbus Circle), Beauford and Roland in most of the supermarkets. Note: Grey Poupon is not French anymore, therefore it can't be "real" mustard anymore.
- Pont Leveque cheese: Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Rillettes: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Roquefort cheese Société: Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Sarments dark chocolate & orange zest: Moulin à café (see above in Grocery)
- Saint Honoré cake: Eric Kayser (see below in Pastry)
- Sausages / Saucisses: D'Artagnan (see above in Grocery)
- Saucissons / Dry sausages: Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- Sea salt La Baleine: Key Food, Shope Rite, Food Emporium (Not in all of their branches)
- Sirops / Syrups Teisseires: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Tapenade: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Tarama: Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- Truffles: D'Artagnan; L'Epicerie; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Vacherin cheese: Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Vervaine (Herbal Tea): Alice's Tea Cup; Tea Forté
- Various products at Fairway, FoodEmporium, Gristedes, Key Food, Trader Joe's, Wholefoods: Baby Bell, Chocolat Suchard, Dannon (Danone), Evian, LU Cookies (Belgium), Maille Moutarde (Grey Poupon is now US Nabisco), Pears from Anjou, Perrier, Vache qui rit / Laughing Cow, Vittel, Volvic, Yoplait (These products are NOT always found together in these stores).
- Eclair Cake: see below Pastry shops
- Epoisse cheese: Cheese 62; Ideal Cheese; Gastronomie 451
- Fleur de Sel: Simply Gourmand; (see above in Grocery)
- Foie Gras: D'Artagnan; Epicerie Boulud; Simply Gourmand; Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- French cheeses (large choice): Agata & Valentina; Cheese 62; Gastronomie 451; Ideal Cheese; Trader Joe's; Zabar's (see above in Grocery)
- Frozen French gourmet food: Babeth's Feast (see above in Grocery)
- Goose / Oie: D'Artagnan (see above in Grocery)
- Grenadine: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Pâtés and Terrines: D'Artagnan; Epicerie Boulud; Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- Lamb rack: D'Artagnan (see above in Grocery)
- Mayonnaise Benedicta: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Madeleine cookies: Financier (see below in section 29 Pastry shops)
- Merguez sausages: D'Artagnan (see above in Grocery)
- Morilles sèches / Dried Morels; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Mustard, the real French from Dijon: Maille (store on Columbus Circle), Beauford and Roland in most of the supermarkets. Note: Grey Poupon is not French anymore, therefore it can't be "real" mustard anymore.
- Pont Leveque cheese: Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Rillettes: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Roquefort cheese Société: Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Sarments dark chocolate & orange zest: Moulin à café (see above in Grocery)
- Saint Honoré cake: Eric Kayser (see below in Pastry)
- Sausages / Saucisses: D'Artagnan (see above in Grocery)
- Saucissons / Dry sausages: Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- Sea salt La Baleine: Key Food, Shope Rite, Food Emporium (Not in all of their branches)
- Sirops / Syrups Teisseires: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Tapenade: Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Tarama: Petrossian (see above in Grocery)
- Truffles: D'Artagnan; L'Epicerie; Simply Gourmand (see above in Grocery)
- Vacherin cheese: Ideal Cheese (see above in Grocery)
- Vervaine (Herbal Tea): Alice's Tea Cup; Tea Forté
- Various products at Fairway, FoodEmporium, Gristedes, Key Food, Trader Joe's, Wholefoods: Baby Bell, Chocolat Suchard, Dannon (Danone), Evian, LU Cookies (Belgium), Maille Moutarde (Grey Poupon is now US Nabisco), Pears from Anjou, Perrier, Vache qui rit / Laughing Cow, Vittel, Volvic, Yoplait (These products are NOT always found together in these stores).
20 - Guides & Maps - Guides & Cartes / Plans G Good deals O Order Online / by Phone
- G FIAF library [P] - 22 East 60th St. - The library proposes a large choice of guides and maps (in French) about France and its regions. You can borrow them along many books, CD's and DVD's if you are member ($95 year) www.fiaf.org/library
- Guides & Maps (of France) in English at Barnes & Noble www.barnesandnoble.com/
- O Michelin - The world # 1 tire company was born in 1889, its Travel department in 1919. They propose several types of travel guides and their most famous restaurants Red Guide, THE reference for French people; their incognito "tasters" never go twice in a same restaurant! You find the Michelin guides in large bookstores or here www.michelinguide.com
- O Quelobjet - This French company located in New York sell some maps and guides of France, among other French products T 877 762-4499 www.quelobjet.com
- G O Rizzoli bookstore [P] has some guides and maps, beside other French books - 1133 Broadway T 212 759-2424 www.rizzolibookstore.com
21 - Hotels N No thanks * ok ** fine *** great
*** Baccarat Hotel [P] - 5th Avenue & 53rd - The French house of crystal already opened several hotels in the world. The NY hotel will open in 2014. www.baccarathotels.com
N Parker Meridien - 119 West 56th St. - Originally founded by Air France, the hotel chain Le Meridien was sold to Starwood in 2007. So long French style: the Hotel lobby smells burgers and fries because of the restaurant! www.parkermeridien.com
** Novotel - 226 West 52nd St. - Part of the French group Accor, world number 1 in hotels and resorts (5000), Novotel offers more affordable NY rates than Sofitel, a bit less luxurious, but still with great comfort and services. The hotel also includes a brasserie restaurant, a nice bar terrace with view, a gym room, etc. Avoid any room at a lower floor: Time Square is noisy. T 212 315-0100 www.novotel.com
*** Sofitel [P] - 45 West 44th St. - Also part of the giant French group Accor, Sofitel offers luxury with a French flair, as said on their website. Services are fine, as well as the room and suite comfort. The hotel includes a bar, a French restaurant "Gaby", a terrace with a superb view, several large meeting rooms / ballrooms, a gym room, etc. The rates are at NY level for a luxurious location T 212 354-8844 www.sofitel.com
22 - Insurance - Assurance
- Assurance Expatriés (all insurances including health insurance) pour citoyens français à l'étranger - Cabinet Bourhis www.assurances-expat.com
- Assurance Expatriés (all insurances including health insurance) pour citoyens français à l'étranger: Assistance Rabelais www.assistancerabelais.com
- Assurance Expatriés (health insurance) and Councilor for French abroad: www.crystal-finance.com
- AXA was ranked world 4th insurance company in 2011. They provide millions of American customers with life insurance, annuities and other products. They also have a large investment department "Equitable" www.axa-equitable.com
- CFE is a "Caisse" for French citizens living in foreign countries that provides insurance allowing to be covered by the French Sécurité Sociale www.cfe.fr
23 - Jewellers & Watchmakers - Joalliers & Horlogers G Good deals O Order Online/by Phone
- Cartier [P] - 653 5th Ave + all over the world. Prince of Wales once described Cartier as "The jeweler of kings, the king of jewelers". Today, Cartier is world number 1 www.cartier.us
- G O Cécile et Jeanne - 436 west Broadway + all over the world - Created in Paris in 1990 to design and sell young, cool or classy accessories and jewelry, the little company got a huge success! Prices range from affordable to expensive www.cecilejeanne.com
- Mauboussin - 714 Madison Avenue - The famous jeweler watchmaker of Place Vendome is now in New York. It is one of the rare French watchmakers: most companies are Swiss .. with French names. T 212 752-4300 www.mauboussin.com
- Sonia Bitton - Direct from Paris designed jeweler Galerie de Bijoux. "My love of jewels since I was a young girl steered me into all facets of the jewelry business early in my career." T 646 274-6788 www.soniabdesigns.com
- Sonia Bitton - Direct from Paris designed jeweler Galerie de Bijoux. "My love of jewels since I was a young girl steered me into all facets of the jewelry business early in my career." T 646 274-6788 www.soniabdesigns.com
- Van Cleef & Arpels [P] - 645 5th Ave + all over the world - Despite what people could think, VC & A is a French company born in Paris in 1896. Their creations are not limited to jewelry: they also have beauty products and fragrance's. www.vancleef-arpels.com
24 - Librairies - Bibliothèques See also Section 7
- FIAF library [P] (French Institute Alliance Française) - 22 East 60th St. (betw. Park & Madison) - This state-of-the-art facility offers over 40,000 French books, magazines, CD's, and French movie DVDs for both adults and children. No need to be student to access the library: the yearly membership $95 includes free rental, free tickets to movies, discussions and games, discounts on many cultural events, etc. T 646 388-6655 www.fiaf.org/library
- NY Public Library - Several locations in NY - Around 9,000 French books, documents, recording, etc. www.nypl.org
- NY Public Library - Several locations in NY - Around 9,000 French books, documents, recording, etc. www.nypl.org
25 - Leather & Luggage - Maroquinerie & Bagagerie
- Hermès [P] - 690 Madison Ave + all over the world. Another top French company in the world of luxury: originally a horse saddle maker, Hermès (a god's name) has an extensive selection including belts, clothing, jewelry, perfumes, watches, etc. T 212 308-3585 www.hermes.com
- Lancel - The number one of women handbags is all over the world but not in the US .. They mention a possible store opening in NY in 2014. www.lancel.com
- Longchamp - 713 Madison Ave + all over the world. Created in 1948, the name is inspired from a famous Paris horse race track. They has a beautiful selection of accessories, bags, luggage, shoes, etc, a bit less expensive than Hermès with a bit more different design than other famous brands. T 212 223-1500 www.longchamp.com
- Louis Vuitton [P] - One East 57th St. + all over the world. No need to describe Vuitton, part of the gigantic world number 1 luxury French group LVMH. I cannot avoid mentioning that I played with the Vuitton kids in Burgundy when I was a boy; I didn't care who they were, by then. T 212 758-8877 www.louisvuitton.com
26 - Medias & Press -- Médias & Presse See also Sections 7, 24
~ French search Engine for the US: http://frenchdistrict.com/
~ Where to find French magazines and / or newspapers in NY?
- Albertine the New French bookstore: http://albertine.com
~ French search Engine for the US: http://frenchdistrict.com/
~ Where to find French magazines and / or newspapers in NY?
- Albertine the New French bookstore: http://albertine.com
- Columbus News Stand : 86th Street & Broadway
- Foreign Magazines: 906 2nd Ave (betw. 48th & 49th St.)
- Hudson News Kiosk: 753 Broadway & 4th Street.
- Union Square Magazine Shop: 218 Park Ave South
- Universal News: 977 8th Ave
- Foreign Magazines: 906 2nd Ave (betw. 48th & 49th St.)
- Hudson News Kiosk: 753 Broadway & 4th Street.
- Union Square Magazine Shop: 218 Park Ave South
- Universal News: 977 8th Ave
- Universal News: 676 Lexington (56th St.)
- FIAF Library: 22 East 60th St. sells France Amérique magazine and free rental of Books, DVD, Magazines & Newspapers to members. See Section 24 for details.
~ Centre de la Presse Francophone / French speaking Medias center in the US: http://pressefrancophone-ny.org/- FIAF Library: 22 East 60th St. sells France Amérique magazine and free rental of Books, DVD, Magazines & Newspapers to members. See Section 24 for details.
~ Magazines (found in the US)
- France-Amérique: French magazine in the USA - www.france-amerique.com
- L'Express magazine - alike Time - www.lexpress.fr
- Le Nouvel Obs magazine - alike Time - www.lenouvelobs.com/
- Le Nouvel Obs magazine - alike Time - www.lenouvelobs.com/
- Paris Match magazine - alike People - www.parismatch.com
~ Newspapers (found in the US)
- Le Monde newspaper www.lemonde.fr
- Le Figaro newspaper www.lefigaro.fr
- Les Echos newspaper - alike Financial Time - www.lesechos.fr
- L'Equipe newspaper - only sports - www.lequipe.fr
~ French Radio Stations in the US
- RFI (Radio France Internationale) www.rfi.fr/
- French radio stations you can listen on line: www.annuaireradio.fr/ click on "Paris" + click on 1 of the radio stations names.
~ French-speaking TV Stations in the US by satellite
Dish Network proposes a bouquet with 8 French-speaking channels www.infinitydish.com > Packages > International > Europe
- France24 - 24 hour news on cable & satellite (French, English, Arabic) www.france24.com
- Eurochannel - European movies Channel on cable & Satellite. Movies in French: schedule are listed on their site www.eurochannel.com/en/cinema-eurochannel.html
- Euronews - European news in multilanguage on cable and satellite www.euronews.com
- Luxe TV - New channel about arts and the world of luxury www.luxe.tv
- Telesud - African francophone channel on cable & satellite www.telesud.com
- Trace Urban - Francophone music on cable & satellite www.trace.tv
- Euronews - European news in multilanguage on cable and satellite www.euronews.com
- Luxe TV - New channel about arts and the world of luxury www.luxe.tv
- Telesud - African francophone channel on cable & satellite www.telesud.com
- Trace Urban - Francophone music on cable & satellite www.trace.tv
- Afrotainement - Some African movies and documentaries in French www.afrotainment.com
- RFI (Radio France Internationale) The "World Radio" from Paris www.rfi.fr
~ French-speaking TV Stations on the US Cable *Also on DTV
- Afrotainement - Some African movies and documentaries in French www.afrotainment.com
- ARTS * channel presents some French classic operas, ballets, etc., on NYCTV channel
- Cinema on Demand: 200 French movies per year (see TV5 Monde below)
- RFI (Radio France Internationale) The "World Radio" from Paris www.rfi.fr
~ French-speaking TV Stations on the US Cable *Also on DTV
- Afrotainement - Some African movies and documentaries in French www.afrotainment.com
- ARTS * channel presents some French classic operas, ballets, etc., on NYCTV channel
- Cinema on Demand: 200 French movies per year (see TV5 Monde below)
- CUNY TV * shows some French speaking programs including movies. http://cuny.tv
- Eurochannel - European movies Channel on cable & Satellite. Movies in French: schedule are listed on their site www.eurochannel.com/en/cinema-eurochannel.html
- Euronews - European news in multilanguage on cable and satellite www.euronews.com
- France24 - 24 hour news on cable & satellite (French, English, Arabic) www.france24.com
- IFC shows 15 to 20 French speaking movies each year www.ifc.com
- Luxe TV - New channel about arts and the world of luxury www.luxe.tv
- TV5 Monde proposes various programs: news, movies, documentaries, theater, etc.
- TIVI5Monde - Movies, cartoons, documentaries, etc., for kids aged 5 to 12 www.tv5.org/TV5Site/tivi5/index.php
- RFI (Radio France Internationale) The "World Radio" from Paris www.rfi.fr
- Eurochannel - European movies Channel on cable & Satellite. Movies in French: schedule are listed on their site www.eurochannel.com/en/cinema-eurochannel.html
- Euronews - European news in multilanguage on cable and satellite www.euronews.com
- France24 - 24 hour news on cable & satellite (French, English, Arabic) www.france24.com
- IFC shows 15 to 20 French speaking movies each year www.ifc.com
- Luxe TV - New channel about arts and the world of luxury www.luxe.tv
- TV5 Monde proposes various programs: news, movies, documentaries, theater, etc.
- TIVI5Monde - Movies, cartoons, documentaries, etc., for kids aged 5 to 12 www.tv5.org/TV5Site/tivi5/index.php
- RFI (Radio France Internationale) The "World Radio" from Paris www.rfi.fr
27 - Movie Theaters - Cinémas
- Find a French movie in NYC http://frenchflicks.com/recherche/agglo/new-york.html
- Find a French movie in NYC http://frenchflicks.com/recherche/agglo/new-york.html
- FIAF Florence Gould Hall [P] (French Institute Alliance Française) - 55 East 59th St. (betw. Park & Madison). FIAF shows French speaking movies, recent or from the past, on regular basis. Actors and/or directors often attend the session for Q & A. www.fiaf.org > Cultural event > Cinema.
- Film Forum - 209 West Houston St. - This old small theater (beware of the columns when you chose a seat) presents old / independent movies from around the world. They have series such as "Old French Waves" including films from Autant-Lara, Cocteau, Pagnol, Renoir, etc. www.filmforum.org/
- Lincoln Plaza - 1886 Broadway (near Lincoln Center) - This movie theater shows about 5 to 10 new French movies per season. Check their site for information and schedule www.lincolnplazacinema.com T 212 757-2280
- Film Society of Lincoln Center - Lincoln Center, NY - The society presents up to 50 French independent movies per year www.filmlinc.com
- Film Forum - 209 West Houston St. - This old small theater (beware of the columns when you chose a seat) presents old / independent movies from around the world. They have series such as "Old French Waves" including films from Autant-Lara, Cocteau, Pagnol, Renoir, etc. www.filmforum.org/
- Lincoln Plaza - 1886 Broadway (near Lincoln Center) - This movie theater shows about 5 to 10 new French movies per season. Check their site for information and schedule www.lincolnplazacinema.com T 212 757-2280
- Film Society of Lincoln Center - Lincoln Center, NY - The society presents up to 50 French independent movies per year www.filmlinc.com
- Paris Theatre [P] - 4 West 58th St. - The owner is American but he deserves to have his location mentioned here: the Paris Theatre (not Theater) shows from 10 to 15 French movies a year (such as L'Artiste, Les Intouchables, etc); it's a record in the US. Thank you! T 212 688-3800 www.theparistheatre.com
28 - Movies - Films See also Section 27
- DVD to buy or to rent: see 7 and 16
- Festivals: see 8
- Free French Movies online www.dpstream.net (you must have a French email account: you can create one from anywhere in the world with www.yahoo.fr )
- TV Stations on cable and satellite broadcasting French speaking movies in the US: see 26
- Theaters: see 27
- DVD to buy or to rent: see 7 and 16
- Festivals: see 8
- Free French Movies online www.dpstream.net (you must have a French email account: you can create one from anywhere in the world with www.yahoo.fr )
- TV Stations on cable and satellite broadcasting French speaking movies in the US: see 26
- Theaters: see 27
29 - Pastry Shops / Tearooms - Patisseries / Salons de thé
* so so ** fine *** great * Readers fav. G Good deals O order Online / by Phone
** Almondine - 85 Water St, Dumbo in Brooklyn - Almondine (Amandine in French) and Chef Hervé Poussot propose nice French pastries and breads. All neighboring people are big fans. The shop was ravaged by the storm Sandy; now they are back and they deserve your business! Almondine, Mille-Feuille, Opéra, Chocolate Crème Brulée, Régal, etc., are all yummy! They also propose fine savory dishes for lunch www.almondinebakery.com
*** Babeth's Feast, top French frozen gourmet food including cakes, Parfaits, sorbets, etc; store in NY & delivery nationwide www.babethsfeast.com
* BaguetteAboudit - 270 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn - What a name, even in French! They call themselves Bakery and add "Where Paris meets Brooklyn"; must be Paris, Texas! The products are not French except for the Mille-feuille and the baguette that wrap various ingredients http://baguetteaboudit.com
*** Babeth's Feast, top French frozen gourmet food including cakes, Parfaits, sorbets, etc; store in NY & delivery nationwide www.babethsfeast.com
* BaguetteAboudit - 270 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn - What a name, even in French! They call themselves Bakery and add "Where Paris meets Brooklyn"; must be Paris, Texas! The products are not French except for the Mille-feuille and the baguette that wrap various ingredients http://baguetteaboudit.com
** G Bel Ami - 30 East 68th St. - This pastry shop has a nice reputation. The owner is American but they serve excellent French pastries such as Palmiers, Chocolate cakes and Canelés (see below), as well as French style Sandwiches for lunch. Prices are fair. They close at 7 pm T 212 737-131 www.belaminyc.com/ not active
*** O Benoit of Alain Ducasse - 60 West 55 St. - The famous brasserie sells fabulous French cakes and tarts, most of them in large sizes. T 646 943-7373 www.benoitny.com/to-go-pastry
** O La Bergamote [P] - 512 West 52nd St. & 177 9th Avenue - They are nice shop "restaurants" (1 with terrace) where you find good pastries such as Concorde, Magellan, Opéra, etc. They also serve tasty dishes such as Chèvre chaud (Hot goat cheese), Quiches, Salade Niçoise (really niçoise!), Roast Duck, etc. The Viennoiserie section sells great French breads baked the Austrian way. Prices are fair http://labergamotenyc.com/index.html
** Bosie Tea Parlor - 10 Morton St. - This Tea parlor + pastry & savory shop is the result of a partnership between a French chef and an American Tea specialist. It's not really a tearoom since they serve quiches, soups, Eclairs, Macaroons, cheeses, tarts and .. Champagne. But they have fine tea "services" with sandwiches, in a nice ambiance. Prices are a bit high for some of the tea services. T 212 352-9900 www.bosienyc.com
** Bouchon - 1 Rockefeller Plaza & 10 Columbus Circle - Very creative and upper style, this pastry shop is American with French chefs, serving good French croissants, Macaroons (Not as good as La Durée or Payard), Quiches, French tarts, and even a pet treat named "Foie Gras Dog Biscuit" .. Foie Gras? Banned in California but not Guns! www.bouchonbakery.com
*** O Canelé by Céline - 315 East 86th St. - The "Canelés" are mini teacakes from Bordeaux, made of crêpe batter slowly baked and caramelized. Chef Céline created several flavors for her little marvels. The location, that also has great Financier cakes and other pastries, is in a suite. Bel Ami (30 E 68th St.), Le Parker Meridien, Nespresso and Tartinery (Food Plaza Hall) sell / serve these marvelous Canelés. http://canelebyceline.com
*** G Cannelle - 75-59 31st Ave, Jackson Heights, Queens - This pastry shop restaurant has a delicious and abundant "collection" (I use this word on purpose): from Croissants and Pains au chocolat to Eclairs, Brittany cake, Praline crunchy cake, and even Paris-Brest and Saint Honoré (both typical Parisian cakes). Their wedding cakes are exquisite. Besides, they also serve quiches, sandwiches, and savory tarts that are fabulous. Prices are fair. T 718 565-6200 http://cannellepatisserie.com
*** O Canelé by Céline - 315 East 86th St. - The "Canelés" are mini teacakes from Bordeaux, made of crêpe batter slowly baked and caramelized. Chef Céline created several flavors for her little marvels. The location, that also has great Financier cakes and other pastries, is in a suite. Bel Ami (30 E 68th St.), Le Parker Meridien, Nespresso and Tartinery (Food Plaza Hall) sell / serve these marvelous Canelés. http://canelebyceline.com
*** G Cannelle - 75-59 31st Ave, Jackson Heights, Queens - This pastry shop restaurant has a delicious and abundant "collection" (I use this word on purpose): from Croissants and Pains au chocolat to Eclairs, Brittany cake, Praline crunchy cake, and even Paris-Brest and Saint Honoré (both typical Parisian cakes). Their wedding cakes are exquisite. Besides, they also serve quiches, sandwiches, and savory tarts that are fabulous. Prices are fair. T 718 565-6200 http://cannellepatisserie.com
** G O Ceci Cela [P] - 55 Spring St. - The little pastry shop (Group George Forgeois: Bar-Tabac, Cercle Rouge, Jules Bistro, etc) does a great job in quality and French taste: try their fresh Croissants or Eclairs or Pains au Chocolat or Pear William cakes. www.cecicelanyc.com
** Colson Patisserie - 374 9th Street in Brooklyn - Hubert Colson opened his first bakery pastry shop in Belgium. He serves good Belgian, French and American Pastries, and also makes a nice Country bread T 718 965-6400 www.colsonpastries.com
** Crepes & Delices: 124 W 72nd St. - Guess what are their main "attractions"? Delicious and varied types of sweet or savory crepes! http://crepesanddelices.com
*** Dominique Ansel - 189 Spring St. - Former chef at Daniel, NYC and at Fauchon, Paris, Chef Dominique bakes some fine special pastries, among other more classic. Try the "Gâteau Battu" originated from Picardie, the Kouign Amann from Brittany, the Paris-Brest cake and his marvelous Mini Me! T 212 219-2773 http://dominiqueansel.com
** Colson Patisserie - 374 9th Street in Brooklyn - Hubert Colson opened his first bakery pastry shop in Belgium. He serves good Belgian, French and American Pastries, and also makes a nice Country bread T 718 965-6400 www.colsonpastries.com
** Crepes & Delices: 124 W 72nd St. - Guess what are their main "attractions"? Delicious and varied types of sweet or savory crepes! http://crepesanddelices.com
*** Dominique Ansel - 189 Spring St. - Former chef at Daniel, NYC and at Fauchon, Paris, Chef Dominique bakes some fine special pastries, among other more classic. Try the "Gâteau Battu" originated from Picardie, the Kouign Amann from Brittany, the Paris-Brest cake and his marvelous Mini Me! T 212 219-2773 http://dominiqueansel.com
*** La Durée [P] - 864 Madison Ave - The famous Tea room of the Rue Royale is in NY: if you like Macaroons, you will go crazy for their 20 flavor recipes, despite the high prices! They have the best Macaroons in NY, just before Payard. You should also try their "Mini Croque" a mini replica of what the French often have as a wedding cake: the Pièce Montée (a 4 feet high pyramid of crunchy and creamy "choux" cakes) www.laduree.fr
** Gastronomie 491 - 491 Columbus Ave - Although it's more an American coffee shop, they have various French products such as Cheeses, Quiches, Macaroons, Flavored Mustards, etc., among other origins. The location is nice with a back room for comfortable and quiet seating and a terrace. http://gastronomie491.com
*** O Epicerie Boulud - 1900 Broadway and Plaza Food Court - Croissants, Éclair, Mousses, Sorbets, Tarts, etc, everything is fresh and tasty. You can eat on site or take out. Prices are ... Boulud level (not cheap) but it's top French quality! www.danielnyc.com/epicerie.html
** O Financier - 11 shops in NY - Not everything is French, but you will enjoy their Adrienne, Chocolate Mousse cake, Fraisier, Madeleines, Napoléon, and the Financier of course. All addresses are in "Contact" section www.financierpastries.com
** Gastronomie 491 - 491 Columbus Ave - Although it's more an American coffee shop, they have various French products such as Cheeses, Quiches, Macaroons, Flavored Mustards, etc., among other origins. The location is nice with a back room for comfortable and quiet seating and a terrace. http://gastronomie491.com
*** O Epicerie Boulud - 1900 Broadway and Plaza Food Court - Croissants, Éclair, Mousses, Sorbets, Tarts, etc, everything is fresh and tasty. You can eat on site or take out. Prices are ... Boulud level (not cheap) but it's top French quality! www.danielnyc.com/epicerie.html
** O Financier - 11 shops in NY - Not everything is French, but you will enjoy their Adrienne, Chocolate Mousse cake, Fraisier, Madeleines, Napoléon, and the Financier of course. All addresses are in "Contact" section www.financierpastries.com
* O Macaron Café - 750 3rd Avenue, 625 Madison Ave, 161 W 36th St. - Although the owner is not French, they propose a dozen different flavors for Macaroons Paris style. "We pay homage to the French pastry" as they say; not as good as at La Durée or Payard but prices are lower! Several products are Kosher certified and they have nice Parisian sandwiches T 212 486-2470 www.macaroncafe.com
** O Maison du Macaron - 123 West 23rd St. - Another Macaroon maker, coming 3rd in quality after La Durée & Payard. The location doesn't seem as a Paris Patisserie but they have some surprising Macaroon flavors such as Calvados, Champagne, or Fig, as well as some other French pastries. Prices are fair. T 212 243-2757 www.nymacaron.com
*** O Maison Kayser [P] - 9 bakeries in NYC - Eric Kayser and its bakery pastry shops are quite new in NY but not in the world: his first bakery opened in 1996 in Paris, Rue Monge, and now there are 6 bakeries in Paris. With a degree from the French School of Bakery, Eric became successful in Paris and around the world. You want to taste? Begin with the "Tarte Monge" and the incredible little Financiers T 212 744-3100 www.maison-kayser.com
*** Maman - 239 Centre Street (Betw. Grand & Broome) - The charming little shop abounds in good things inspired from family recipes such as croissants, chouquettes, quiches, salads, raspberry financier, tartelettes, etc. You can taste their pastries, quiches, and tarts at the French Institute (22E60th St.) on Saturday morning www.mamannyc.com
** G Marquet Patisserie - 221 Court St. in Brooklyn - NO connection with Di Fiori Marquet restaurant. This cute little pastry shop sells good French pastries and breads that attract a lot of neighboring customers. But their Brownies are not great (Marquet: it's American, not French!). It can be sometimes uneven T 718 855-1289 No website
** O Maison du Macaron - 123 West 23rd St. - Another Macaroon maker, coming 3rd in quality after La Durée & Payard. The location doesn't seem as a Paris Patisserie but they have some surprising Macaroon flavors such as Calvados, Champagne, or Fig, as well as some other French pastries. Prices are fair. T 212 243-2757 www.nymacaron.com
*** O Maison Kayser [P] - 9 bakeries in NYC - Eric Kayser and its bakery pastry shops are quite new in NY but not in the world: his first bakery opened in 1996 in Paris, Rue Monge, and now there are 6 bakeries in Paris. With a degree from the French School of Bakery, Eric became successful in Paris and around the world. You want to taste? Begin with the "Tarte Monge" and the incredible little Financiers T 212 744-3100 www.maison-kayser.com
*** Maman - 239 Centre Street (Betw. Grand & Broome) - The charming little shop abounds in good things inspired from family recipes such as croissants, chouquettes, quiches, salads, raspberry financier, tartelettes, etc. You can taste their pastries, quiches, and tarts at the French Institute (22E60th St.) on Saturday morning www.mamannyc.com
** G Marquet Patisserie - 221 Court St. in Brooklyn - NO connection with Di Fiori Marquet restaurant. This cute little pastry shop sells good French pastries and breads that attract a lot of neighboring customers. But their Brownies are not great (Marquet: it's American, not French!). It can be sometimes uneven T 718 855-1289 No website
** O Mille Feuille - 552 Laguardia Plaza (Washington Sq.) - This Pastry shop has French chefs but most of the menu is American. Anyway, the Mille-Feuille and the Chocolate Fondant cakes are very good. www.millefeuille-nyc.com 2nd bakery at 2175 Broadway
** Moulin à café - 1439 York Avenue - A new comer, this coffee shop serves savory and sweet and has a small grocery corner selling Choco BN, Chestnut spread, cookies, jams, etc T 212 288-5088 http://lemoulinacafeny.com
* Paris Baguette - 6 west 32th St. - Lex Ave & 52th - It is actually Korean (French should trade mark the name Baguette!). Their breads are not really French and where is the Country bread shown on their site? Very few of their "French" pastries are French: the "Shren de Peng" is a Pain aux Raisins and the Delicieux is ok. Some of the colors are weird. http://parisbaguetteusa.xinno.com
** Patisserie Claude - 187 West 4th St. - Simple and hidden, this small pastry shop had ups and down (Chef Claude retired) but it still serves good French pastries: Eclair, Napoléon, Pear Mousse, Apple Tart and also fresh Croissants - No website
*** O Payard [P] - Several locations in NY - From Pastries, Macaroons (2nd best after La Durée) to Chocolates, everything is tempting and delicious. The chef from Nice has expended his network with a shop at the Plaza Food Hall and a new pastry shop at 1293 3rd Avenue www.payard.com
*** O Petrossian - 182 West 58th Street - The Petrossian pastry and chocolate collection is surprising: Babas au rhum, Chocolate Pearls, Kaffir, Thyme or Chile Lemon Chocolates, Nougats, Calissons, etc. Most produces are made in France and at fair Petrossian prices. www.petrossian.com
** G Provence en Boite [P] - 263 Smith St. in Brooklyn - The pastry section of this French bistro includes good Fraisiers, Napoléons, dozen of French Tarts and also nice Pains au chocolat. Prices are fair T 718 797-0707 www.provenceenboite.com
** Moulin à café - 1439 York Avenue - A new comer, this coffee shop serves savory and sweet and has a small grocery corner selling Choco BN, Chestnut spread, cookies, jams, etc T 212 288-5088 http://lemoulinacafeny.com
* Paris Baguette - 6 west 32th St. - Lex Ave & 52th - It is actually Korean (French should trade mark the name Baguette!). Their breads are not really French and where is the Country bread shown on their site? Very few of their "French" pastries are French: the "Shren de Peng" is a Pain aux Raisins and the Delicieux is ok. Some of the colors are weird. http://parisbaguetteusa.xinno.com
** Patisserie Claude - 187 West 4th St. - Simple and hidden, this small pastry shop had ups and down (Chef Claude retired) but it still serves good French pastries: Eclair, Napoléon, Pear Mousse, Apple Tart and also fresh Croissants - No website
*** O Payard [P] - Several locations in NY - From Pastries, Macaroons (2nd best after La Durée) to Chocolates, everything is tempting and delicious. The chef from Nice has expended his network with a shop at the Plaza Food Hall and a new pastry shop at 1293 3rd Avenue www.payard.com
*** O Petrossian - 182 West 58th Street - The Petrossian pastry and chocolate collection is surprising: Babas au rhum, Chocolate Pearls, Kaffir, Thyme or Chile Lemon Chocolates, Nougats, Calissons, etc. Most produces are made in France and at fair Petrossian prices. www.petrossian.com
** G Provence en Boite [P] - 263 Smith St. in Brooklyn - The pastry section of this French bistro includes good Fraisiers, Napoléons, dozen of French Tarts and also nice Pains au chocolat. Prices are fair T 718 797-0707 www.provenceenboite.com
** La Tropézienne - 2131 1st Avenue in East Harlem - Their Brioches, Croissants, Quiches, Tarts, etc, have a big success with all the neighbors, as well as with those who passed by. The Viennoiserie section sells great French breads baked the Austrian way. But their classic Baguette is not worth the trip T 212 860-5324 www.twobakeriesandarestaurant.com
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