Today, I am thinking of my dear friend Edouard. The contents of his family’s historic 12th century Chateau de Chassagny is being auctioned.
This beautiful Chateau is about 20 minutes south of Lyon. It sits at the edge of the village that bears its name - on the Mornantet river, facing the ...
Everyday France
Spring Time is Rosé Time by Tanisha Townsend
As the days get longer, and we start to see the blossoming of flowers and the trees gaining their leaves again, we think of spring. When I see the cherry blossoms reveal their pink blooms and smell their delicate aroma, I think rosé.
So, right now my friends, it’s time to start thinking about ...
In honor of Cécile Marie Jeunet Spalding
One year ago today, my cherished friend Cécile Spalding passed away.
I met Cécile shortly after moving to Louisville, Kentucky. I had spent the prior six months in Lille, became fluent in French, and didn't want to lose my language skills.
Cécile welcomed students into her home and privately ...
The Inspiration and Origins of the Luxembourg Garden
Did you know the Luxembourg Garden was modeled after the Boboli Garden in Florence?
Italian style became prevalent in Paris during Marie de Medici’s reign. The magnificent Medici Fountain is just one of many examples of that influence. Tucked away in the northeast corner of the garden, the ...
The Bleu, Blanc Rouge of the French Flag
Celebrating France is always a joy, but there’s something especially meaningful about Bastille Day—when people around the world come together to honor the passion, history, and ideals of this extraordinary country. From fireworks over the Eiffel Tower to village festivals and public concerts, July ...
The Festival of Lights: A Lyonnaise Tradition
The Festival of Lights or le Fête des Lumières, in Lyon, France expresses gratitude toward Mary, mother of Jesus around December 8th of each year. This uniquely Lyonnaise tradition dictates that every house place candles along the outsides of all the windows to produce a spectacular effect ...
