I take pride in recommending venues I've experienced. While I don't often stay in hotels in Paris, I've stayed at these and highly recommend them. All are in my preferred left bank neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and walking distance to major tourist attractions.
Hotel Pont Royal ...
It’s Mimosa Season in France
Every year from January to March, mimosa shrubs bloom across the South of France. It's vibrant golden flower serves as a wonderful reminder that spring is in the air.
Mimosa is grown primarily in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and exported all over the world. This beautiful flowering ...
Brand Spotlight: DEGRENNE
I am so excited to write about this brand. Not only does the company have a fascinating history, but it also exemplifies elegant design and quality craftsmanship.
Degrenne was founded in 1948 by its namesake Guy Degrenne. Guy was a visionary entrepreneur and passionate goldsmith who used ...
The Art of French Cider
The cider market is booming in the U.S. So, I reached out to my friend Perrine Collette @perrine.c to learn more about this delicious beverage, its origins, and how its made. Perrine was born in Normandy and grew up drinking this regional favorite. Here's what I learned.
Origins
While the ...
Origins of the Fête du Muguet
by Vicky Leah
A sprig of le muguet is traditionally given to loved ones to bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Long associated with spring, renewal and luck, lily of the valley is given as a gift in France on 1 May, a public holiday known as La Fête du Muguet. It’s thought that the ...
Five of My Favorite French Restaurants in Chicago
Let's face it, winter in Chicago isn't much fun and doesn't provide much opportunity for outdoor activities. It is, however, a great time to try new restaurants or go out to a favorite place for delicious comfort food. Given it's February, I thought it would be a good time to suggest a few of my ...
