As I step into my garden with the promise of new growth all around and high hopes for my climbing roses to flourish, La Fine Fleur (The Rose Maker) feels like the perfect cinematic companion. This charming film is truly a breath of fresh air — one that blossoms with…
le 4 avril 2026 Bonjour from home—just barely. I have just returned after nearly a month in Paris, and this Paris Postcard is arriving a little late this week. My apologies. The journey back was a long one, with flight delays due to mechanical issues in Paris, followed by weather…
I’ve always referred to my in-town apartment as a pied-à-terre. It sounded chic and cosmopolitan—the perfect city base, a “foot-on-the-ground” for someone who mainly lives elsewhere. In my mind, it was a convenient little nest for errands, short stays, or easy escapes from the suburbs. But my French girlfriend recently…
le 27 mars 2026 Bonjour from Paris! Early spring is the perfect time to visit France. The weather has been extraordinarily good—Paris is blooming early and warmer temperatures seem to have put everyone in a good mood. Even though it’s not tourist season yet, parks, streets, and cafés are alive…
When I studied French in college, reading classics like Les Misérables and Candide felt more like an academic obligation than a cultural adventure. At the time, I didn’t realize how profoundly these books would shape my understanding of French culture, humor, and even the French way of seeing the world.…
le 20 mars 2026 Bonjour de Paris! The weather continues to be extraordinarily good—just one day of rain in the past ten, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures hovering in the 60s. Today is no exception! Perhaps best of all, we are in the weeks just before true tourist season…
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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