Savors the flavors of Pablo Picasso’s homeland of Málaga, Spain at La Chambre Bleue, the hotel’s French-Andalusian restaurant. Led by fellow Andalusian and Michelin-starred Chef Dani García, this courtyard eatery is a love letter to Southern Spain, offering everything for saffron-infused paella to seafood.

Cross the Seine River to indulge in fine French cheeses from all regions of the country at Androuet. Open since 1909, Androuet’s cult following has included the likes of Ernest Hemingway and the French author, Colette, and is the only fromagerie to have earned the EPV “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” distinction, joining companies like Baccarat and Hermès.

Start the day in true Parisian fashion with a flaky croissant or decadent pain au chocolat from one of the city’s many local boulangeries, meaning “bakery” in French. Less than a 10-minute walk away, Boulangerie Castellane offers an assortment of artisanal pastries, cakes, tarts, and breads, each made fresh onsite.

Refuel at the end of a day of adventures with a plate of steak frites. Traditionally prepared with savory cuts of faux filet, rumsteak, or entrecôte, this simple yet elevated dish is a hearty French classic. The dish is a specialty of steakhouse Le Relais de l’Entrecôte, only a few minutes’ drive or leisurely 20-minute walk away, smothering the savory meat with their secret sauce.