Festive, sweet, and delicious for an outdoor summer gathering. 2 Tablespoon of Grand Marnier 2 Tablespoon of Cognac 2 Tablespoon of Coulis de Fruit Rouge – which is just a fancy way of saying, puréed strawberries and raspberries. Place the ingredients in a flute and fill the remainder of the glass with…
One of the best things about summer in Paris—aside from rosé on café terraces and evening strolls along the Seine—is when friends come together. This summer? A total jackpot. Not only did a few familiar faces roll into town, but Christie’s Education decided to host a reunion. Cue the champagne…
On the rue Passy rests an unassuming little café that could easily go unnoticed by passers by – there’s no view, no celebrity clientèle, no historic relevance and no tree-lined terrace. In fact, there’s nothing at all remarkable about this little place. What is does offer, however, is the ideal…
The French don’t just drink coffee—they elevate it. Coffee in France isn’t about the caffeine rush; it’s about timing, taste, and tradition. And how the French “take” their coffee changes depending on the hour of the day. In the morning, start your day like a local with a café crème…
Wandering near Boulevard Saint-Michel recently, I couldn’t resist turning the corner to see my old residence hall at 93—my home-away-from-home so many years ago. That summer, while studying at the Alliance Française, I had stayed there for a few weeks, and walking past it again brought a rush of memories:…
In yesterday’s post, I mentioned that the Jardin du Luxembourg is one of my favorite spots in Paris. I fell in love with this garden when I was a college student. Back then, I rented a room at the Foyer International des Etudiantes on Boulevard Saint-Michel, on the east side…
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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