Every year, on the third Thursday of November, le Beaujolais Nouveau is released for sale in France.
Beaujolais wine is unique in that it is harvested, fermented, bottled and shipped within six weeks. Thus, the term “nouveau” is assigned to the wine. According to tradition, at one minute past ...
The Paris Blowout Ritual
Have you ever noticed how many beauty salons there are in Paris? It truly feels like there’s one on every corner—and now I understand why.
While living in Paris, I quickly adopted the beloved ritual of the weekly brushing: a simple shampoo and blow-dry that delivers effortlessly polished hair for ...
Bringing Paris Home – Penny Drue Baird
The other night, I headed to the Alliance Française de Chicago for a lecture and book signing by New York Interior Designer Peggy Drue Baird, author of Bringing Paris Home.
Ms. Baird gave a terrific talk about how she became interested in French culture and how she incorporates French style into ...
Europa Books – The Best Resource for French Publications
Europa is one of favorite bookstores in Chicago. It's just down the street from Loyola University (my alma mater) and around the corner from the Alliance Française - two destinations I know all too well.
I've been going to Europa for years and can't think of a better resource for books, ...
Alliance Française de Chicago
Joining your local Alliance Française is one of the most meaningful ways to bring a touch of everyday France into your life—no passport required. With more than 100 chapters across the United States, the Alliance Française network offers a vibrant gateway to French language and culture in ...
