Life & Culture

When I first moved to France and began visiting Paris on a near-monthly basis, I quickly learned (from observation and from the lessons my French …

Happy National Croissant Day!!!! I love to travel and I love food. The two items are woven together, unable to be separated and are the …

We’ve come full circle! I started out this past year with the springtime version of this series, moved into summer and then autumn. Today I …

Unless you live in the desert as I do, the weather is shifting and with the chill in the air, it’s the perfect time to …

Is it me or does it seem like it is infinitely easier to find a bathroom in the United States than just about anywhere else …

One of the best ways to experience the most delicious food that France has to offer is at an outdoor market (farmer’s market) or marché. …

Summertime is the best reading season! I feel like it is the time of year (except maybe in comparison with the holidays) that books are …

I’ve been to Paris every month of the year and in every season, so I have a pretty good handle on what you need to …

Because Paris is always a good idea and always top of mind with me, it generally means that I usually have my nose in some …

As a tried and true francophile, I have tons of books on France, Paris, French culture, studying French language, and plain old books in French. …

Voila! My gift guide for the francophile in your life! Do you have a friend or family member that goes gaga for all things French? …

It’s been a très long time since I’ve written a French Friday post, but my week in Paris for Thanksgiving has me a little inspired, …