Every year at this time, I think about my life and what I can do to make it a little more enriching. Inevitably, keeping up on my French language skills comes to mind. So, I thought I would share some tips in the hopes of inspiring you.
Read French Books and Magazines
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Culture and Tradition
A New Chapter for the Château de Chassagny
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 ...
Five Reasons to See Monet and Chicago
French Style is about bringing everyday France into your everyday life, and I can't think of a more authentic way to do so than visiting museums. In Chicago, we are fortunate to have some of the world's greatest cultural institutions - notably, the Art Institute of Chicago.
Now through June 14, ...
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 ...
Place Dauphine
I just love the architecture of Place Dauphine. It reminds me so much of Lille, a city in northern France. I lived in Lille for a while and will always have soft spot in my heart for that city. The people, food, and architecture are wonderful and the surrounding landscape in the Pas de Calais region ...
