A Week in the French Alps: Skiing, Friendship, and Alpine Charm

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There’s something undeniably special about skiing in the French Alps. While I’ve been fortunate to ski at wonderful resorts in the United States, the Alps offer something beyond the slopes themselves—the ambiance, the culture, and the people you experience it with. This trip began with an invitation from very dear…

The Paris Postcard: Snowy Slopes, Haute Couture, and Free Museum Nights

le 31 janvier 2026 Bonjour, mes chers amis, This week’s Paris Postcard arrives a little later than usual—because I’ve been trading cobblestones for snow-covered peaks in the French Alps. Our trip was perfectly timed, just before the vacances scolaires began, which meant fewer crowds and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. We…

Five Paris Chocolatiers to Know—Beyond the Classics

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Americans who love Paris often arrive with a chocolate checklist already in mind. La Maison du Chocolat, Debauve & Gallais, perhaps Jean-Paul Hévin—iconic names, elegant boutiques, and a sense of history that feels unmistakably French. But Paris’s chocolate scene doesn’t end with the grand maisons. Quietly—and sometimes deliberately—other chocolatiers have…

The Paris Postcard: The Winter Calendar Decoded

le 23 janvier 2026 Each week, the Paris Postcard shares what’s new, noteworthy, and utterly enchanting in the City of Light. Paris in late January has a particular charm—quieter streets, a wintry light, and a calendar filled with cultural pleasures for those who know where to look. This week, the…

How My Name Sparked My Love for France

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My last name, Bergeron, has deep roots in France. It comes from the Old French word berger, meaning “shepherd,” and over time it came to mean “the son of the shepherd.” A name that traveled from the quiet French countryside to bustling towns—and eventually all the way across the Atlantic…

The Paris Postcard: Inspiration, Art, and Cozy Vibes

le 16 janvier 2026 Your weekly Paris Postcard is here—bringing you the city’s latest delights, secret spots, and little moments of magic, all wrapped up in Parisian style. With a wealth of special events and attractions throughout the city, colder days are doing nothing to slow anyone down. Paris Déco…

About-Jeannine
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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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