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 to know France from a different perspective. Learn about French geography with its many …
Don’t panic, but there are 11 emergency numbers in France. So here is who you …
French lingerie is all about indulging yourself. From what to pick and how to match …
From France, the country that invented the word etiquette, here is the French cheese etiquette …
Get to know the ins and outs of buying a property in France. From real …
Get the local’s guide to visiting outdoor markets in France. From etiquette tips, what to …
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
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 …
Explore Canal de l’Ourcq and Bassin de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. …
Explore Canal Saint Martin in Paris’s right bank. From boat cruises, restaurants, bars, nightlife, top …
Explore the Cité des Enfants in the north of Paris, a science museum designed just …