One of the things I love most about France is that everyone seems to have a story—and often a passion project. Several years ago, while being driven across Paris by a private driver, we began chatting about his life and work. To my surprise, he let me know I was…
le 26 juin 2026 Bonjour Mes Chers Amis, your weekly update of all the latest happenings in Paris has arrived. If you’ve been following the news, you’ve likely seen that much of France is once again in the grip of an early summer heat wave, a.k.a. a canicule. Temperatures are…
Many years ago, I spent three weeks in August traveling from Paris to Carcassonne with two French girlfriends. We made our way slowly through France, stopping in small villages, enjoying long lunches, and exploring along the way. With France once again enduring record summer temperatures, I often find myself thinking…
le 19 juin 2026 Late June is one of my favorite times of year in France. The summer solstice on June 21 marks the longest day of the year, and in Paris, those extra hours of daylight and the sound of music throughout the city, seem to invite everyone outdoors.…
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary, making this a fitting moment to reflect on the ideas and thinkers that helped shape the nation. Among them, five French philosophers stand out as both foundational and enduring. My introduction to political philosophy didn’t happen in Paris or in some grand…
le 12 juin 2026 Bonjour mes chers amis, June is unfolding beautifully in the capital. After last week’s extraordinary heat followed by dramatic downpours, the city seems to have settled into the rhythm that Parisians wait for all year long. Gardens are lush, café terraces are full, and the social…
I launched French Style in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, how to make the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life – no matter where you live.
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