With the reopening of Paris and so many of us making travel plans, it’s a good time to suggest some of my favorite restaurants – all of which have a beautiful outdoor terrace. Restaurant Drouant │ 16-18, place Gaillon 75002 Tél: +33 1 42 65 15 16 Founded in 1880,…
If you’re looking for a destination just outside of Paris, I highly recommend renting a car and heading to Champagne. In less than two hours, you’ll find yourself in one of the most welcoming wine regions of France. I’ve been to Champagne several times and have always had a great…
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…
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…
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 tutored…
Working from home this past year has resulted in a shift away from my daily cosmetics routine to an increased interest in skincare. So, when my good friend May @noisette1420 encouraged me to try Sisley-Paris and introduced me to the Vickie, director of the Sisley boutique in Miami, I was…
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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