Bonjour and Bienvenue! Want to hop on a plane and travel to France? Why not join me and indulge in a bit of “armchair travel.” As a writer and artist based in Paris, I try to dive beyond the surface, past the elegant historic monuments, and into what it is really like to live in France.
The daily life, the ups and downs, and the everyday moments, let’s go on a little jaunt, shall we? Bon voyage!
LIVING IN FRANCE
Get the countdown of the famous French songs that have stood the test of time. …
When trying to learn a language, there is nothing like reading a good book. …
Learn about the most influential and famous French artists, and those making France their home. …
Visit the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, home to Claude Monet’s Waterlilies and other impressionist …
From queens to commoners, and fighters to scientists, get to know the most famous French …
Find out the most interesting French superstitions and what people in France use to ward …
FRENCH FOOD
Find out what a typical French breakfast looks like, with ideas and dishes that you …
This delicious savory puff pastry called a “tarte soleil” makes for a lovely French appetizer …
Get the easy recipe for périgord salad from the Dordogne-Nouvelle Aquitaine region of France. With …
Find out what a typical French lunch looks like, with ideas and dishes that may …
Get the classic recipe for Aligot, a traditional French dish of cheese and mashed potatoes …
Get the classic recipe for the Alsatian flammekueche (German flammekuchen) that the locals like to …
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TRAVELING IN FRANCE
Visit the coach gallery at the Palace of Versailles, and see some of the fanciest …
Find out which museums in Paris are free and which ones are worth visiting. From …
Get the guide to Musée Picasso in Paris, and find out if it is worth …
Learn about the Church of Saint-Sulpice on Paris’s Left Bank. From its history, what to …
Get the guide to Musée Eugene Delacroix in Paris, and find out if it is …
From Bertillons to Square Barye, find out the top attractions on Ile Saint Louis, an …