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![1000 layers upon 1000 layers for one million of you♥️
This is my take on a traditional mille feuille with a chocolate puff pastry and coffee chocolate pastry cream using durosecoffee
Chocolate and coffee is one of my favorite combos, and I was a little nervous with how the cocoa powder would affect the dough, but it came out so light and flaky!
If you click the link in my bio, you can find all the tools that I used to make this as well as similar vintage mixing bowls and plates like mine(I just updated my page with new bowls)! And even my outfits☺️ Links are in my linktree in my bio!
Here’s the recipe - makes 4 mille feuilles
Chocolate Puff pastry
25 grams of unsalted butter melted
115 grams of plain flour
15 grams of cocoa powder
4 grams of salt
8 grams of sugar
60ml of water
125 grams of unsalted butter
-Melt the butter and pour over the rest of the other ing except the 125 grams of butter. Mix together till it forms a smooth bowl. Flatten and cover with plastic and place in fridge for 1 hour. Take the 125 grams of butter and flatten it in a parchment square about 12x12cm. Roll out dough to 12x24 cm and place butter in middle then fold over. Roll out dough to about 0.4cm thick then fold in 1/3 like a letter. Rotate dough and roll out again and do the same fold. Cover with plastic and put in fridge for 1 hour. Perform 2 more folds then place back in fridge for another hour, then do another 2 folds for a total of 6 folds. Place in fridge overnight.
The next day roll out dough to a 1-2mm thickness, place on tray, prick all over with fork then place in fridge while preheating the oven to 200C/400F. Before placing in oven, cover with parchment and a baking sheet or pan on top to ensure the dough bakes evenly and flat rather than wonky.
Bake for about 15 minutes, then remove parchment and tray and bake for another 10-15 minutes. You can also dust a bit of icing sugar at the end to get a nice caramelization.
Let cool completely then trim off edges, & cut into 12 rectangles of about 4x11cm.
Recipe continues in pinned comment!
Again, like always, I highly recommend using a scale for all recipes, as it ensures a better, consistent bake & no baking tragedies!!]()
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![Merci beaucoup to all one million of you ♥️
Never in my wildest dreams, when I started posting videos last September, did I imagine I’d have all of you — the most lovely, supportive, thoughtful, helpful, and encouraging community 🥹
Just a year ago, I was in a much darker place. The city I had worked so hard to call home was starting to feel more and more suffocating. After years of struggling with visa issues and the constant state of uncertainty that causes, on top of working 12–15 hour shifts a day as a pastry chef with little in return, I was starting to fall out of love with Paris and with the life I had once dreamed of.
In an attempt to rekindle that love — for Paris, for France, and for baking — I began creating videos. They became my way of reconnecting with the magic I once felt, and sharing that with others. I wanted to show that French baking isn’t as intimidating or unapproachable as it may seem — that it’s beautiful, simple, and full of joy.
And more importantly I wanted to show the Paris and France that I wholeheartedly first fell in love with that is often not seen online or often overlooked - not just the overcrowded picture-perfect landmarks or curated café moments, but the quiet streets, the morning rituals, all the quiet towns often ignored, and all the little joys tucked into everyday life. The France that feels like home.
My videos are, in many ways, love letters to the life I dreamed of as a little girl — dreaming of moving to Paris, becoming a pastry chef, and building a life and a family here.
I am so endlessly grateful to have each and every one of you here. If I can inspire even a teeny tiny bit of that magic — of falling in love with the simple pleasures of life — then that’s all I’ve ever hoped for.
Merci beaucoup à vous ♥️]()
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![Well, it’s officially autumn today, and nothing is more cozy to me than baking a croissant danish☺️🍂
You can definitely make these with premade croissant dough or even puff pastry if you prefer. Now, I know many danishes are baked with the cream cheese filling, but I find the texture a bit strange, so a cream cheese pastry cream is what I make instead to fill after baking, so that the texture remains smooth and silky and the croissant is crispy and flaky!
If you click the link in my bio, I have linked all the tools that I use like my molds, scales, etc in my linktree link!
I also link all of my outfits in my Shopmy as well as similar vintage bowls and plates that I have - link is in bio!, and
Recipe for fillings! (I can’t quite give away my croissant recipe for free - I’ve worked many years perfecting her- but soon I will share it!)
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Cream cheese pastry cream (enough filling for 12)
160 grams of milk
2 egg yolks
40 grams sugar
10 grams cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon butter, room temp
80 grams cream cheese, softened
Combine yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Bring milk to simmer, then pour over egg mixture. Pour this back into pan and continuously whisk over medium heat till thickened and bubbling. Take off heat and add butter. Then add cream cheese. Cover with plastic touching surface and leave to cool.
Raspberry jam
50 grams raspberries (fresh or frozen)
80 grams sugar
1 tsp of lemon juice
Smash raspberries in pan and bring to boil for 4 minutes. Add the sugar and lemon juice and boil for a further 4 minutes (it should reach the temp of 103C/218F)
What type of fall baking recipes would you like to see me make?!]()
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![September in Paris🤍
1-8. We were invited to the opening of the gardens of domaine.dampierre & we truly had the most spectacular night seeing how the chateau is being restored, the grounds and gardens, and then the incredible light show at night😍
It’s only an hour from Paris, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Yvelines
9. Everyone enjoying the lovely weather we’ve been having recently🥹
10. Paris coming alive 😍 from the dancing along the Seine (Quai St. Bernard Wed-Sun when the weather permits), the dancers of lafetedeparis , and the small moments of those just caught up in the music
11 - 12. Some of my outfits with Lola recently ☺️ (all my outfits are linked in my Shopmy, link is in my linktree in my bio!)
13. So crazy to me that I have a YouTube plaque🙈 Never did I think since posting one year ago exactly, I’d be here today, I’m truly grateful for all the support and love♥️♥️
14 -15. I’ve been on a carrot cake kick recently for caferevelotion 😂 we’re at Place Monge market every Friday and Sunday from 8am-1:30pm, so come on by if you’d like some carrot cake or other pastries and coffee!!
16. Paris🤍
17. Some more from the festival at Jardin de Luxembourg
18. One of the oldest streets in Paris that I love so much , Rue Francois Miron. To think this is how Paris would look today if not for Haussmann
19 - 20. Lola in all her glory, I’ve never met a more fearless 1.5kg/3lbs pup😂
I’ve been reflecting a lot on this last year, and I’m forever grateful to all of you who seem to appreciate and love France as much as I do and are attempting to live, at times when we can, a slower and more intentional life, trying to appreciate the more simple things of life that make our worlds that more enchanting
Truly a grand merci beaucoup to all of you♥️♥️Hope you all have a lovely weekend]()
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![Taking my husband on a bakery date in Paris might just be the cutest thing we’ve done in the city 🥐🥰
If you’re planning a trip, I highly recommend this baking class with klook_usa — and don’t forget to use my code AINSLEYDUROSE for your booking! ✨Link to book this class is in my linktree - link is in my bio!
We signed up for a croissant & baguette class through klook_usa, and it was such a special experience. Our boulanger Didier from lepetitmitron not only taught us the techniques, but also shared stories about milling his own flour, working with just a few natural ingredients, and keeping alive centuries of bread traditions at his bakery. We even got to see him bake different breads beyond baguettes and croissants — he’s a true master with endless knowledge about flours and history (more about this in my stories!).
Even though I’ve baked thousands of croissants and baguettes as a professional pastry chef and boulangère in Paris, I loved picking up new tricks and talking about all things baking with the boulanger Didier.
And Lev? He surprised me with how good he was — honestly, he’s hired if I ever open my own bakery! He was talking about the class for days afterward, which tells you how much fun he had!🥹
What I also love about booking through klook_usa is how accessible the experience is: classes are offered in multiple languages with translators, so it works for couples, friends, families, or even kids. It’s such a unique way to dive into French culture while making something delicious together.
I’m always asked which baking classes people should take when they’re in Paris, and this one with klook_usa is my top recommendation! They also offer many other amazing classes in the city — so definitely check them out when you’re here.
Also I link all my outfits in my Shopmy, link is in my bio☺️
All my videos/photos are filmed and edited by me]()
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![Recipe below!🥖 it officially feels like autumn today in Paris, so it felt only right to make my favorite soup☺️🍂
In France, this bread is called Préfou, originally “prefour,” which translates to “before oven.” This is because before thermostats, bakers would make a simple & quick dough to test if the oven was at the right temperature. Today the bread is still served warm with your aperitif, but I wanted it to accompany my favorite soup, French onion soup☺️
And the bread is a lower hydration dough, so it’s an easy beginner friendly recipe!
I have linked all the tools I used in this video as well as similar vintage bowls, pans, cutting boards etc in my linktree, link is in my bio!
Prefou bread recipe
250 grams of bread flour or t65
150 grams of water
60 grams sourdough(can be discard or refreshed, it’s more for flavor than leavening. You can substitute with 30 grams of water and 30 grams of flour, or you can make a poolish ahead of time)
5 grams salt
2 grams fresh yeast/ 1 gram dry active yeast
10 grams of water
Combine the 150g of water and flour, knead for 5 minutes, then leave for one hour in a warm place.
Add the rest of the ingredients and knead for 10 minutes, till dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and leave in warm place for 1 hour till dough has doubled.
Divide in half and preshape, leave for 10 minutes, then final shape, put on parchment, cover, and leave somewhere warm for 45 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 250C (I use a Dutch oven as my oven doesn’t have the right environment to bake bread properly. If your oven is well equipped, you can preheat with a baking stone, then once you load in bread, add boiling water to a pan underneath to make steam)
After 45 minutes, check to see if the dough is proofed by poking the dough, and if it springs back slowly and not all the way back, it’s ready. Bake for 10 minutes in Dutch oven with lid on or with baking stone and steam, then remove lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes till lightly golden browned. Traditionally, the bread isnt supposed to be too browned.
Comment “soup” if you’d like the French onion soup recipe!]()
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![Is that too much to ask for!?
Dream Provençal Fig Cake Recipe
Ingredients
* 100 g almond flour
* 75 g flour (or gluten-free blend)
* 1.2 grams baking soda
* 1 gram salt
* 2 eggs
* 150 grams honey
* 80 grams extra-virgin olive oil
* 80 grams yogurt (really any yogurt will do as long as it’s full fat)
* Zest from about 1/2 of an orange
* About 4-5 figs for cake and then another 3-4 figs for decor
* 2 tbsp sliced almonds
* Extra honey for drizzle
* Fresh edible flowers or lavender sprigs
Method
* Whisk eggs & honey until pale and fluffy
* Add olive oil, yogurt, and orange zest
* Fold in dry ingredients gently.
* Arrange halved figs onto the bottom of a parchment-lined tin 8 inch/20cm with spray.
* Pour batter on top then sprinkle with sliced almonds.
* Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C/350°F for about 30-35 min, until golden and set, or toothpick interred comes out clean.
* Let cool slightly then turn over onto plate. Add figs, almonds, and drizzle with honey. Garnish with lavender sprigs or edible flowers et voila, bon appetit!
#recipe #kitchen #chateau #provence #southoffrance #chef #fairytale #dream #baking #cake #slowliving]()
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![Is that too much to ask for!?
Dream Provençal Fig Cake Recipe
Ingredients
* 100 g almond flour
* 75 g flour (or gluten-free blend)
* 1.2 grams baking soda
* 1 gram salt
* 2 eggs
* 150 grams honey
* 80 grams extra-virgin olive oil
* 80 grams yogurt (really any yogurt will do as long as it’s full fat)
* Zest from about 1/2 of an orange
* About 4-5 figs for cake and then another 3-4 figs for decor
* 2 tbsp sliced almonds
* Extra honey for drizzle
* Fresh edible flowers or lavender sprigs
Method
* Whisk eggs & honey until pale and fluffy
* Add olive oil, yogurt, and orange zest
* Fold in dry ingredients gently.
* Arrange halved figs onto the bottom of a parchment-lined tin 8 inch/20cm with spray.
* Pour batter on top then sprinkle with sliced almonds.
* Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C/350°F for about 30-35 min, until golden and set, or toothpick interred comes out clean.
* Let cool slightly then turn over onto plate. Add figs, almonds, and drizzle with honey. Garnish with lavender sprigs or edible flowers et voila, bon appetit!
#recipe #kitchen #chateau #provence #southoffrance #chef #fairytale #dream #baking #cake #slowliving]()
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![Excited to share that I now have my own maps with all my favorite spots in Paris and beyond in France like the places shown in this video ! Link is in my linktree link in my bio☺️
For this trip, we took the train from Paris to Avignon (2.5 hours) and then rented a car to explore the area! If you don’t want to drive, there are buses and some trains you can take instead!
For this trip we went to:
📍Les Baux de Provence
📍St Remy de Provence
📍Uzès
📍Castillon du Gard
📍Pont du Gard
📍Avignon
Have you been to any of these places?!
#travel #southoffrance #france #itinerary #provence]()
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![Just an hour from Paris, tucked away in the quiet town of Le Port-Marly, you’ll find the Château de Monte-Cristo — a fairytale manor once owned by the novelist Alexandre Dumas (the author of The Count of Monte Cristo!
If you’d like a map of all the places I recommend in Paris and around France, click the linktree link in my bio to get my map with all my locations!☺️
All my outfits like this one are linked in my Shopmy, link is in my bio!
To get to this chateau:
From Paris, you can take the RER A train to Saint-Germain-en-Laye or Marry-le-Roi, then it’s a short bus ride or a 20-minute walk through peaceful residential streets.
And the train ticket is only 2,50€ per person as it’s within lle de France, or it’s free if you have a Navigo Pass!
The estate is open to the public several days a week (check their website for seasonal hours, and you can explore the gardens, the romantic stone pavilion, and the ornate rooms where Dumas wrote his novels.)
Wandering here feels like stepping into the pages of a classic story — or straight into a Pride & Prejudice moment, if you’re listening to the soundtrack. The château is surrounded by lush greenery, little bridges, and hidden corners that make you feel worlds away from the city.
If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping to a historic French manor for the afternoon, this is your sign. Save this post for your next trip to Paris!]()
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![✨ Read below for more details and itenerary !
This is part of my series on the quieter corners of Ile-de-France-or just beyond. These places are full of charm, history, and everyday beauty, all within an hour of Paris. Easy to reach, often overlooked-and absolutely worth your time! These towns deserve more love-and through these videos, I hope to inspire more people to explore them (even on a budget!)
Save this for your next Paris trip-or if you’re
dreaming of one☺️
Also, my outfit is linked in my Linktree in bio!
Visiting-while being respectful of locals, the environment, and small businesses-helps support these towns and gives Paris a little space to breathe.
One of the best things I find about living in Paris is that when city life gets a bit too hectic, you can easily explore so many beautiful towns that are just an hour (or less). Vernon and Givenry are perfect for a day trip or weekend escape.
We took the train from Gare Saint-Lazare to Vernon (which is a 50 min ride/fast train and depending when you get your tickets, is about 20€ per person), wandered the town, and picked up picnic supplies (less than 20€ for 2 people) as there’s a lovely spot just across the bridge!
From Vernonnet, we caught bus line 10 (€2 pp, cash accepted) to Giverny, a lovely quaint village that has several restaurants and shops and most famously the Home & Garden of Monet😍The tickets were about 10€ per person. Unfortunately they do not let dogs inside, so Lev and I took turns while watching Lola, but the village is dog friendly so we took her to restaurants and cafes and had no problem!
Tip: The gardens are at their best in spring through early autumn, but each season has its own charm. Early mornings and late afternoons are the quietest-perfect for soaking it all in without the crowds.
And I highly recommend to buy tickets to Monet’s house online in advance-worth it to skip the lines, especially in summer!
Before we went back, we hiked up the hill in Giverny to see the sun setting, which we highly recommend for a spectacular view!
If you’re planning a trip, save this post for later! And let me know if you have any questions☺️
Where should I go to next?!]()
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![From our last day in the south of France🤍
I hope you’ve enjoyed this small break from all things Paris from our recent south of France trip, & it’s given you some ideas of places to go to on your next trip☺️(more details will be in my stories!)
Excited to share that I now have my own maps with all my favorite spots in Paris and beyond in France! Link is in my bio☺️
Now with the cooler times ahead, it brings me back to all the lovely places we’ve been to in France during the autumn months, so let me know if you’d like a post about some of those lesser known magical places !
(Also, if you like any of the outfits I wore in the south, they’re all linked in my Shopmy, link is in my bio!)
1-2. Since having Lola, traveling might be a wee bit more complicated, but both Lev & I can’t imagine traveling any other way now & we are always so delighted to see just how pet friendly traveling with pets is in France!
3-6. While in Uzes, we cannot recommend enough going to Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman bridge built in the 1st century. It is truly a sight to behold, & having our dinner while watching the sunset was something I’ll never forget.
7. Our early morning in Uzes as the village was just waking up was a dream
8-11. We headed to Castillon du Gard, a picturesque Medieval village perched on a rocky hill with a view of the Pont du Gard in the distance😍
12-13. When we go to the south, we always take the train from Paris to Avignon and then take a car to explore the area, so we know Avignon pretty well now, & it’s always so beautiful & peaceful. We love to walk around the old city center, visiting the Palais des Papes, Notre Dame de Doms, the garden of the cathedral, the bridge, eating on a terrace, & walking down Rue des Teinturiers (a picturesque cobblestone street along the river).
More continues in pinned comment!!]()
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![More tips, tricks, & locations below & link is in my bio for over 60% off lifetime access to Rosetta Stone!
I think I get asked the most about flea markets in Paris, so here is my full guide with all the tips & tricks for the markets because weekends in Paris are for flea markets☺️
Tips to make the most of it:
• Bring cash — most sellers don’t take card
• Go early (around 9–10am) to beat the crowds, or later if you want to haggle as they pack up
• Haggle — it’s normal here, so don’t be shy!
• Learn a few French phrases — even just “bonjour” and “ça, c’est combien?” goes a long way
• Website to find locations in Paris - https://vide-greniers.org , it lists all the vide grinners, brocantes, and marches that happen every day in Paris and all around France
Markets this weekend:
Saturday, September 13
* Rue Caulaincourt (18eme)
🕕 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
* Fête Vivre autour des Gare (10eme)
🕕 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
* Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves (14eme)
🕕 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
My favorite market shown in this video!
* Brocante Professionnelle Village d’Auteuil (16eme)
🕕 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Professional antiques market with high-quality items.
* Marché du Livre Brassens (15eme)
🕕 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Ideal for book lovers and collectors!
Sunday, September 14
* Grand Vide Grenier de Quartier (6eme)
🕕 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
* Carré Bastille (11eme)
🕕 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
* Boulevard de Port Royal (14eme)
🕕 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Another one of my favorites that happens once a month!
Another most asked question I get is how I learned French, & honestly I’ve been learning since I was a teenager, & I used to use Rosetta Stone even back then! So I am so beyond grateful to be partnering with Rosetta Stone to show how easy they have made it to learn French naturally, whether you’re at home or on the go. You can practice anytime — on the train, while walking between markets, or at home — so you’ll feel confident chatting with vendors and navigating like a local!
Let me know if you have any other questions about the flea markets in Paris!
What’s the best flea market find you’ve ever had? Or which Paris market is your favorite to explore?
#rosettastone #rosettastonepartner]()
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![More from our trip to the South of France🥰
I also mentioned an exciting potential workshop in yesterday’s video description — would love for you to check it out and let me know your thoughts! 💭
All my outfits are linked in my ShopMy (via the linktree in my bio)
1. Lola living her best life in France 🐾 — one of the many reasons I adore it here: so incredibly pet-friendly!
2-6. My dream chateau 😍 chateaustvictorlacoste , who kindly hosted us and gifted our stay. I share more about its history in yesterday’s video, but I have to say… this place felt like stepping into a dream. From our room, to their sunlit kitchen (where I baked with the season’s best produce and all the best Provence has to offer — recipe in yesterday’s video!), to the pool and courtyard… every detail was pure magic. ✨
Also — they still have 2 spots left in their Taste of Provence workshop happening this September, so definitely reach out to them if you’re tempted!
7. Then we went to the nearby town of Uzès (about 20 minutes away) — absolutely storybook-perfect, with its restaurants, shops, and museums.
8-10. And if you’re in Uzès, you must go to the market at Place aux Herbes 🥖🍇 — one of the largest I’ve ever been to! Held Wednesdays & Saturdays. My tip: go early (8am) or later (1pm) to avoid the crowds. Truly unmissable!
11-16. Every street and corner in Uzès felt like a painting — perfectly preserved, endlessly charming, and deeply cared for 🌿
17. Hope you’ve been enjoying following along with our trip! Has it given you any ideas for your next adventure, or have you been to any of these places? Which of these places would you love to visit most? 💌]()
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![Recipe below and some exciting news!
When I tell you that this is the dreamiest and most beautiful and special place, I’ve ever been to, I truly truly mean it. chateaustvictorlacoste is an absolutely stunning chateau that we were so graciously gifted a stay by Alison and Costos, who are the most wonderful hosts. And their love and care for the chateau is so evident with how they have kept the chateau in its restored glory. The kitchen alone is something out of my dreams, that oven ooolalala😍! So I knew exactly what I wanted to bake, something seasonal and using the best of Provençal ingredients!
The chateau was originally built in the 16th century to an Italian banker and gifted by the king of France, so it retains that classic Italian villa flare but with the beauty and subtley of Provençal charm. The walls and rafters still retain the original hand painted murals, it’s truly a breathtaking place with such a rich history and the most welcoming hosts that make you feel right at home.
They currently have 2 spots left for their Taste of Provence workshop for later this month. This workshop is for 3 nights at the chateau where they will show you exactly what life is like in a beautiful French chateau, visiting food markets, antique markets, exploring the local area, touring vineyards and giving a cookery class in the chateau’s kitchen. You can contact them for more info and to reserve your spot!
Also, after spending time at the chateau, baking in their kitchen, and exploring the area, we are thinking about maybe doing a workshop as well! This would be a similar workshop where I would teach how to bake & cook some of the French seasonal classics as well as taking trips to local food and antique markets and visiting a vineyard! This would take place in May 2026, so comment below if this is something you’d be interested in!
Also, I will link my outfit in my Shopmy as well as all the tools I used to make the cake - links are in the linktree in my bio!
The recipe for the fig cake will be in my pinned comment! (Sorry, my caption is too long to include the recipe😅)]()
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![South of France travel diaries 🇫🇷✨ More info below!
We spent a few dreamy days in the south of France this week, and it was exactly the little escape we needed 🥰 I’ve saved all the restaurant + location recs in my story highlights if you’re planning a trip soon!
We took an early train from Paris to Avignon(only a 2.5 hour ride!) then we rented a car at the Avignon station, and drove to Les Baux de Provence first, which was about a 20 minute drive. Parking is just outside the city too! (On your way there, stop at Vue Sur Les Baux to get a view of the city from afar😍) also to do at Les Baux de Provence is to see the chateau at the top or see the Carrieres des Lumieres - an exceptional light art show in the rocks of the cliffs of Les Alpilles.
Then we drove for 20 minutes to Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole, an 11th century monastery turned into a psychiatric ward in the 19th century, where famously Van Gogh stayed after he cut off his ear. You can see all the places that he drew inspiration from in his most famous artworks 😍 and the cloister during June /July is also very beautiful when the lace day is in bloom!
This is just right outside St Remy de Provence, another beautiful village where we stayed for the night. It has lots of great local stores, restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops.
Our first day started off with a surprise storm (actually quite a big storm😅) — and since it was a Monday, a lot of places were closed anyway — but honestly, we still had the best time exploring, eating, and soaking in all the charm this part of France has to offer ☺️
✨ Travel tip: If you’re thinking of visiting the French Riviera or Provence, September (or May) is such a good time to go — fewer crowds, cooler weather, better hotel prices, and just a generally slower, more peaceful vibe. Highly recommend!!
Also I’ll link my outfit details on ShopMy — link is in my Linktree in bio !
Can’t wait to show you where we stayed next… it might be the most beautiful place I’ve ever been 😍 Stay tuned tomorrow for more of our trip — it was an absolute DREAM ✨]()
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✨ Well, since my little Paris apartment is always being compared to the one in the movie Ratatouille, I figured now—before summer veggie season ends—was the perfect time to make the most of them with, well, a ratatouille!😂🍅🥕
(Tian vs Ratatouille- I understand, but it’s just a reference to the movie RATATOUILLE and the way they presented it, I’m recreating it here. It’s nothing serious to argue about☺️)
I also get a lot of questions about whether I have a recipe book, and while I don’t (yet 👀), I do use recime.app! It lets you save all of my recipes in one place, plus you can add ones you find on TikTok, Pinterest, or anywhere else. It makes meal planning, grocery lists, and cooking so much easier 🙌Try the app by saving my ratatouille recipe below !
📲 Link in bio to try the app!
Also, if you click the linktree link in my bio, I have linked all the tools (even my hanging fruit baskets!) that I used in this video !
Also all my outfits like this one are linked, link is in my linktree in my bio!
Ratatouille
* 2 zucchini + 2 yellow squash
* 2 eggplants
* 6 tomatoes (3 for sauce, 3 for topping)
* 2 onions + 1 carrot
* 2 roasted bell peppers
* 4–5 garlic cloves
* ½ cup (120 ml) wine (white or red)
* Fresh thyme & rosemary + 1 tsp herbs de Provence
* Olive oil, salt & pepper
* Fresh basil, parsley, or chives for garnish
Sauce
1. Roast peppers: 220 °C / 425 °F until blackened; peel & deseed.
2. Prep tomatoes: Blanch 3 tomatoes, peel, and dice.
3. Cook base: Sauté onion, carrot, garlic until caramelized (8–10 min).
4. Add flavor: Stir in tomatoes, wine, roasted peppers, herbs, salt & pepper. Simmer 10–12 min.
5. Blend: Use immersion blender until smooth; simmer 5–10 min more.
Veggies
* Slice zucchini, squash, eggplant, and remaining tomatoes thinly (2–3 mm) or use mandoline
Assemble & Bake
1. Spread sauce in a baking dish.
2. Layer veggies tightly in spiral (zucchini → eggplant → tomato → squash).
3. Drizzle olive oil, season, cover with parchment.
4. Bake 180 °C / 350 °F for 40–50 min until tender.
Serve
* Spoon reserved sauce on plate, top with ratatouille.
* Garnish with fresh herbs & drizzle olive oil or balsamic.
Et voila, bon appétit!]()
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![This past week of baking, Paris walks, flea markets, and caferevelotion ❤️
1. Tiny kitchen & tinier puppy🥹
2. Still enjoying a more quiet Paris in August
3. Tropezienne - one of my favorite desserts😍
4. Walks with Lola
5. All my outfits are linked on my Shopmy, link is in my bio in my linktree!
6. My whole entire heart❤️
7. I love how cute Paris can be and all the people that enjoy it
8-13. All the bakes for caferevelotion I did last week, including the cookies I painted! We’re at Place Monge every Friday and Sunday from 8am-13:30, serving coffee and my pastries!☺️
14. So much I love about this photo, especially the painting in the background😂
15. 😍🥰
16 -17. Changed some things around the home recently. Also, all things are linked in the home section of my Shopmy☺️
18. The most perfect sized umbrella for Lola we found at the flea market 🥹
19 -20. Some quiet moments from a stroll around our neighborhood
I can’t believe August is almost over, I mean where has this year gone?! But I’m so very excited for the fall ahead, and I hope you all have a lovely rest of your week!❤️]()
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✨ Wandering through history in Paris, save this for your next Paris adventure !✨
I’m take you to some of the city’s oldest and most charming places — places that have been around for centuries, quietly carrying Parisian heritage into the present.
Also, my outfit is linked in my Shopmy, link is in my bio!
📍 Sennelier magasinsennelier – legendary art supply shop (opened in 1887), beloved by Picasso and Cézanne. 3 Quai Voltaire, 75007
📍 Debauve et Gallais debauveetgallais – historic chocolatier since 1800, once serving French royalty. 30 Rue des Saints-Pères, 75007
📍 Cire Trudon trudon trudon – the world’s oldest candle maker (since 1643). 78 Rue de Seine, 75006
📍 Café Procope restaurantprocope1686 – the oldest café in Paris (1686), a meeting place for Voltaire, Rousseau, and revolutionaries. 13 Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 75006
Should I turn this into a series exploring more of the oldest spots in Paris? 💭🇫🇷
Also I’ve been thinking about making more detailed itineraries and maps of all the places in Paris and around France that I love that you could download, would this also be something you’d be interested in?]()
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Oh là là, Tropézienne 😍 One of my all-time favorite French desserts—this dreamy treat takes me right back to sunny days in Saint-Tropez, where of course we had to try the real deal!
It’s soft brioche soaked in fragrant orange blossom syrup, filled with a luscious mix of crème pâtissière and whipped cream, and topped with crunchy pearl sugar. Basically… heaven on a plate. ✨🇫🇷
As always, if you click the linktree link in my bio, I have linked similar vintage bowls & plates that I have that you can purchase online! I have also linked my outfits as well as all the tools and some ingredients like my oven, pans, etc used in this video and baking cookbooks I recommend!
Please don’t repost full recipes. DM to collaborate or share with credit + permission. 💕
Dough
* 170 g regular plain flour or T55
* 20 g sugar
* 1.5 g salt
* 8 g fresh yeast
* 2 eggs
* 100g butter room temp
Craquelin Topping
* 30 grams each of room temp butter, flour, sugar and a pinch of sugar and sliced almonds and pearl sugar (optional)
For the dough:
Combine all ingredients (except the butter) and knead in a stand mixer on medium speed for about 10 minutes. Add the butter and continue kneading until the dough detaches cleanly from the bowl and passes the windowpane test. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Once risen, roll the dough into a 9-inch (22 cm) circle, at least 1 cm thick. Cover and let rest for 45 minutes.
For the topping:
Mix all topping ingredients together until clumps form.
When the dough is ready, brush with egg wash, sprinkle the topping over, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool, then cut in half.
Syrup
Combine 75 grams of orange blossom water, 25 grams of sugar, and pinch of salt in a pan and bring to simmer just to dissolve sugar. Then brush on brioche.
*edit!** it seems my automatic messaging didn’t work for some for the rest of the recipe, so since I can’t pin my own comment, I had Lev comment, so I could respond with the rest of the recipe😂 I tried to manually message everyone the recipe, but after 2 hours with no end in sight, I figured this was the best solution!]()
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![My August in Paris so far ☺️ (Also, I’ve started posting longer videos on YouTube and want to make a Q&A—comment any questions you have!)
1. August is usually a slow month in Paris, but for Lev and me it’s been busy, full, and inspiring! We’re so grateful for everything that’s come our way🥰
(All my outfits, like this dress, are linked in Shopmy—link in bio!)
2-9 My walk to Place Monge every Friday & Sunday for caferevelotion, and some pastries I’ve made ☺️
(Check my last reel to see our best-selling Gateau Breton.)
caferevelotion is the business Lev & I built together. Lev engineered a custom cargo bike with a state-of-the-art espresso machine, & I make the pastries!
Café de la Révelotion is a pun on vélo (bike) & a nod to revolution. The logo I designed shows Marianne, the symbol of the French Revolution, holding a bike & coffee stamp, inspired by an Art Deco poster.
The “revolution” is also in the design: unlike standard 3-wheeled carts, ours runs on 2 wheels, with everything built in—so we can set up a café anywhere in Paris! We also do private events & catering, & the support so far has been amazing.
10-15 As most Parisians escape the city to enjoy their last weeks of summer, Paris in August means quieter and empty streets with many shops closed—walking around feels so peaceful.
(I usually post “Paris Spam” from my walks in my stories, so if you like these photos/videos, check them out!)
16. My raspberry tart—crispy buttery shell, luxurious cream, seasonal fruit—my favorite dessert to eat & make ☺️
17. My take on the Black Forest gateau—anytime I post a cake without saying it’s my version, not the traditional way, it causes quite a stir 😂 but I do love the enthusiasm though!
18-19 Lola & her tiny paws 😭🥹 she may be 1.5kg/3lbs, but she’s faster & has more energy than me in a week!
20 We’re going on a short trip to the South of France first week of Sept!(But we’ll still be at Place Monge every Fri & Sun for caferevelotion) we’ve been a couple of times before (let me know if you’d like a dedicated post about that!) but this time we’re going to Uzes, Les Baux de Provence, & St Remy, so I’d love any recs!
Thank you all for your love & support recently♥️]()
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Baking my favorite French pastry today (and probably my most popular recipe!)— but first, I’m grabbing the recipe from Instagram and saving it straight to my recime.app app! 🥐✨
With Recime, you can easily save recipes from Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and more — no more endless searching or bookmarking! Plus, it helps you plan your meals, create shopping lists, and cook faster. 💚
If you love finding recipes online, this app will change how you cook! Download Recime now and organize all your favorite recipes in one place.
🔗 Link in bio to get the app!
Try the app by saving this gateau breton recipe below!
Gâteau Breton - 9inch pan
(my original recipe uses 1 egg and 5 egg yolks, plus egg wash, but for those worried about waste or being more cost efficient, this is my altered recipe)
-500g plain flour
-300g sugar
-250g salted butter (room temp, preferably European or all east 82% fat)
-2 eggs
-2 egg yolks (+ 1 yolk for egg wash)
-1 tsp of vanilla & 1/4 tsp almond extract
-Dash or two of brandy or rum (optional but highly recommended!)
-3 tbsp jam (raspberry or your choice)
-Sliced almonds (optional)
-Raw sugar
1. Mix flour and sugar, then rub in room temperature butter until sandy. Add eggs, yolks, extracts, and rum, mixing until a dough forms.
3. 3. Roll half the dough between parchment paper to fit the pan. Press into a buttered pan, spread jam (leave a border).
5. 5. Roll the remaining dough and place on top. Even out with a spatula.
7. 7. Brush with egg yolk, mark with a fork, and sprinkle with raw sugar and sliced almonds.
9. 9. Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes, then lower to 180°C and bake for another 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
10. Cool completely before serving, best the next day.
If using a springform pan, wrap foil around the base to catch any butter leakage. Bon appetit!
Have you tried this recipe before?!
#collaborationcommerciale]()
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![This dreamy linen sondeflor dress feels like something out of a storybook — honestly, it’s everything I want in a dress😍 The perfect shade of red — rich and warm, like late-summer berries — and somehow it manages to feel both elegant and effortlessly comfortable♥️
It’s one of those pieces that makes even the simplest moments feel a little more special — like you’re allowed to be slow, cozy, and romantic about everything… even dessert.
I’m so excited to share that you can now shop their new Fall/Winter collection with 15% off using my code AINSLEY15 — valid from August 15–31!
You’ll find this dress and the full collection linked in my Linktree in bio.
Collaboration commerciale — merci sondeflor ❤️
Recipe for Raspberry Tart
Crust (8in/20cm)
100 grams plain flour
50 grams butter (cold and diced)
15 grams of almond flour
35 grams of powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
1 egg yolk
-Rub the dry ingredients & butter together till sandy texture. Add egg and mix till combined. Place dough in fridge for 30 minutes. Roll dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper with flour to size of tart pan. Place dough in tart mold, making sure that dough is pushed downward into corners, so it doesn’t shrink while baking (You can use pie weights etc to blind bake if you prefer). Cut off edges, prick bottom all over with a fork then put in fridge or freezer for at least 30 minutes. Bake in preheated oven at 350F/175C about 10-12 minutes or golden brown. Leave to cool
So I usually don’t do things like this, but for some reason every time I try to pin my comment for the rest of the recipe, the option isn’t available for me to do so, and them my comment with the recipe gets lots and then I get very angry DMs from eager bakers😂. So as to avoid that, if you comment « raspberry♥️ », I’ll DM you the rest of the recipe!
(Also I haven’t found anywhere online how to fix this issue, so if you have any ideas, please let me know!!)]()
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Making the most of the last cherries of the season 🍒🇫🇷
I came across some late-season cherries at my local market at Place Monge and couldn’t pass them up as they’re one of my favorite summer fruits☺️
So I made a classic Black Forest Gâteau - layers of chocolate sponge soaked in amaretto syrup, mascarpone whipped cream, and cherries in a rich jam, finished with a smooth dark chocolate collar for a simple, elegant touch— a quiet farewell to summer’s sweetest fruit
As always, if you click the linktree link in my bio, I have linked my outfit as well as all the tools and some ingredients used in this video. I have also linked similar vintage plates, bowls, and aprons that I have that you can purchase online!
I also put the links in my stories as well! Also if you like daily Paris spam, make sure to check out my stories as I post almost daily my walks about Paris with locations and tips along the way☺️
Black Forest Gateau
6 eggs
225g sugar
50g cocoa powder
100g plain flour
150g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Pinch of salt
1 tsp of vanilla
-Melt butter and cool slightly. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, & salt. Whip eggs with sugar until thick, tripled in volume, & falling off the whisk in ribbons. Sift half the flour mixture and gently fold it in. Repeat with the remaining flour. Add a small amount of batter to the melted butter, mix, then fold the butter mixture back into the batter gently. Pour into two greased 8in/20 cm pans. Bake at 180°C/350°F for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Ganache
Heat 100g of cream to simmer, pour over chopped 100g chocolate with pinch of salt. Let sit for 5 minutes then whisk till smooth.
Pit and chop about 250 grams of cherries then mix with 2 tbsp or so of homemade or bought cherry jam.
Recipe continues in pinned comment!☺️
Have you ever tried tempering chocolate?!]()
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![So a bit of exciting news! I uploaded my first YouTube video where I give a tour of my apartment! I was a bit nervous hitting the upload button for the video, but I hope you enjoy it, and it answers some of your questions about our home🤍 link to the video is in my linktree in my bio! Also let me know what type of videos you’d like to see me make for YouTube!
These photos and videos are some snippets of what our weekends usually look like!
All outfits are linked in my Shopmy, link is in my bio in my linktree☺️
2. What my walk looks like going to Place Monge for caferevelotion every Friday & Sunday. Even though I leave very early in morning, Paris in August is so quiet right now as most Parisians have left for their holidays. It’s all so peaceful☺️
3. Walks with Lola in the park
4. A flea market (or two or three!) I was lucky that I had 2 markets nearby me at Place Maubert and Jussieu!
5 -8. Wow thank you so much to everyone that has come to caferevelotion ! We have been so busy lately, so we are eternally grateful for all the support🥹♥️
9-10. What our walks look like taking Lola to her favorite park in the Marais, Square Georges Cain
11. 🥰🥰
12 -14. Neighborhood looking very cute recently, especially at the Jardin du Luxembourg
15. The way Lola is looking up at the books🥹🥹 I also love going to this bookstore on Rue de l’Odeon and really all the shops on this street are so beautiful and quaint
16. Lola’s favorite pillow♥️
Hope you all have a lovely start to the week!]()
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