Skip The Long Flight And Enjoy A Taste Of Paris Right Here In Montana

As Audrey Hepburn's character once said, "Paris is always a good idea." And while that may be true, Paris is also always very expensive and extremely far away from Montana. For a little taste of French culture and cuisine without the jet lag, all you'll have to do is head to Hamilton. This small town has a charming little fine-dining French spot, and it's phenomenal.

You'll find Taste of Paris on North 4th St. in Hamilton, where it has spent the better part of a decade delighting locals and tourists alike.

This charming French bistro is a welcome addition to the small, quaint city.

Step inside and prepare to be transformed, especially if you dine in the Eiffel Tower Room.

Of course, on a warm, sunny afternoon, there's no better place to be than on the patio with a glass of French wine.

The chef uses only the highest quality ingredients in the state-of-the-art kitchen, and it shows.

The menu here is seasonal, although they always keep a few favorites on hand.

Since the restaurant opens at 11 a.m., you can enjoy freshly baked croissants, breads, and fruits each morning.

The soups, salads, and sandwiches are tasty for both lunch and dinner.

Don't pass up an opportunity to try the French onion soup here.

Of course, the rotating weekly specials like Ratatouille and Provence Salad are also hard to resist. While the theme here is decidedly French, Taste of Paris also serves some scrumptious Spanish cuisine.

They regularly host Spanish cooking classes for anyone who would like to learn.

Taste of Paris is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. There's no need to fly to France when Hamilton is just a short drive away (at least in comparison to an international flight).

Have you ever dined at Taste of Paris? You can stay up-to-date on the restaurant's current happenings on its Facebook page.