Years ago, my friend Michael recommended the best chocolate shop in Paris: Debauve & Gallais. He was absolutely right. Every chocolate I’ve tasted from this maison is rich, perfectly balanced, and utterly memorable. While they are a splurge, the high cocoa content makes every bite worth it. Nestled on the…
During the annual Fêtes des Jardins, when parks and gardens across Paris open their gates for concerts, guided tours, and special events, I returned to one of my favorite hidden corners of the city: the Le Parc and Château de Bagatelle. On my first visit, the château itself was closed,…
It’s beginning to feel a bit like fall. It’s still warm and sunny, but the leaves are changing color and chestnuts are falling to the ground. Throughout the city, I’ve noticed children enthusiastically running around like little squirrels collecting them. The other day, I went to my friend Cécile’s house…
I had read that the Petit Trianon and its furnishings had been fully restored thanks to generous support from the watchmaker Breguet, so I made my way out to Versailles to see Marie-Antoinette’s country retreat for myself. What I didn’t expect was to arrive right in the middle of something…
The Perrier-Grenadine is a beloved classic in France, especially during the warmer months when people are out enjoying the sunshine. While it’s a simple concoction, the tradition behind it holds a bit of charm. Grenadine, which originates from the French word grenade (meaning pomegranate), is a sweet, syrupy drink made…
The Chateau de Chantilly is enormous and impressive. It sits on nearly 20,000 acres in the middle of one of largest forests in the country. As with many of the chateau in France, Chantilly began as a defense fortress constructed in the middle-ages. It was transformed into a magnificent residence…
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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