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J’adore #86
I’ve had a lot of fun the past few months curating for my month Frenchie Finds (see Jan and Feb) and while exploring I’ve seen and tried lots of non-French products that I am adoring, so I thought it...
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge: The Pungo Unit
Recently I wrote about a very family-friendly spot to see bears in North Carolina. Today I am sharing what I think is the BEST spot to see them. It is a little more remote, meaning it is not on...
J’adore Frenchie Finds February 2021
The French do most definitely celebrate Valentine’s Day, although, for the most part, they give chocolate. Not a bad gift at all, but if you are looking for ideas for Valentine’s gifts for Francophiles, I’ve got you covered. If...
Paris in February: Things to Do, Events, Weather and What to Pack!
How would you like to spend Valentine’s Day in one of the most romantic cities in the world? Visit Paris in February, and fall in love with its unique charms—some of which you can only experience in this particular...
La Chandeleur: France’s Crepe Holiday!
If you like crepes (crêpes), France’s paper-thin pancakes that melt in your mouth then you will love La Chandeleur. Chandeleur or La Fête des Crêpes is France’s annual day of crepes celebrated every February 2. As early as a...
Why is Paris called the City of Love?
There is a reason that people repeat the Audrey Hepburn “Paris is always a good idea.” line from the movie Sabrina! Paris is one city that is on a lot of people’s wish list. The annual number of visitors...
Paris in January: Winter is the best time to visit the City of Light
Did you know that one of the best times to visit Paris is in January? People think that the summer season is the most ideal time to go to Paris (and it does have its perks) but I would...
Paris (and Beyond) Filming Locations for Lupin
Mr. Misadventures and I just binged watched the latest rendition of the classic French character, Arséne Lupin, the gentleman thief featured in Maurice Leblanc novels. It’s called Lupin. One of the things we most enjoyed was spotting...
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Guess what? The best place to see bears in North Carolina is NOT the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but rather in the coastal region. In fact, the Albemarle peninsula has the highest density of black bears in North...
J’adore Frenchie Finds January 2021
It doesn’t have to Christmas for you to need a gift for a Francophile (for example my birthday is in January), or a little treat for yourself if you are a Francophile. If you are looking for the best...
French Onion Soup: Paris’s Ultimate Hangover Cure and Comfort Food
I totally want to call this the “ultimate guide to French Onion soup,” but it sounds a little crazy to bestow such a heavy name on such a simple soup. So, I am going to share what it is...