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Pancake Day | La Chandeleur in France
Every year on 2 February it is pancake day… or rather La Chandeleur in France, the day of the crèpe (French for pancake). The ‘Fête …
The fabulous topiary of the Marqueyssac Gardens, Dordogne
The Marqueyssac Gardens and Chateau: High up on a cliff overlooking a valley in the Perigord Noir department of France is a beautiful Chateau with …
French Style Party Ideas
How to add some French style to your festive event, whether its for Christmas, a birthday or any other reason to celebrate – The Good …
Santons of Provence
In many parts of the world, Nativity scenes make up a part of the Christmas decoration but in Provence, they are taken to the extreme. The …
Creating The French Look by Annie Sloan
Annie Sloan’s book does exactly what it says on the cover – it is an inspirational book which helps you to create the French look …
Designer dolls and Wonderful Paris Tibute
I recently came across an unusual but wonderful auction that takes place annually known as “Frimousses Designers”. A “Frimousse” is a strange French word – …
History of Jeans | Denim from France
The fascinating history of jeans and their French origins… Jeans were invented in America in the mid-19th Century by a young man called Levi Strauss. …
10 great tips to help you look good while travelling
Rachel Khoo, author of My Little Paris Kitchen and My Little French Kitchen is constantly travelling between France and London for work. She says she …
Incorporating French Décor into your home
The French have style, even when they are finishing rough masonry (rusticating), and when French Décor is spoken of it usually refers to a …
The Royal Picardy Hotel Le Touquet Paris-Plage
The incredible story of the biggest and most luxurious hotel in the world, built in France in the 1920s – a place so grand …