Have you heard of the Witch Trials in Aix-en-Provence? Beginning in the early 1600’s, cases…
The Fashionable Hiker – French Style
When hiking, first and foremost, you must be well dressed…
I’m sure you have heard the best way to dress for hiking largely depends on the conditions you plan on hiking in … clothing that wicks away moisture with less coverage in the summer and extra insulating layers in the winter – blah blah blah, yawn!
I’m not talking about good hiking boots, and sunscreen here…Nope! I’m talking about STYLE! Make the frenchies proud of you by remembering every outing, no matter the season or the destination, is an opportunity for style. It’s the French way after all!
Roussillon – A Very Colorful Day in Provence
The village of Roussillon is a tiny village filled with cafés and galleries selling pottery, art, and souvenirs. It is a quaint little village perched on top of a hillside, pigmented in red to match the nearby ochre mines and splendid against a sparkling blue sky. Roussillon is well worth a stopover to wander the narrow streets and enjoy the panoramic views, or for a light lunch or an ice cream, but the main attraction around here are the ochres mines…
Found: French Shopping Paradise
All Across France – C’est les SOLDES ! This year I discovered the sales at the Factory Outlet Malls (“magasins d’usine”) – and that was a revelation. Everything is already discounted at outlet pricing which is typically around 20% to 30% off the regular price. But then during the bi-yearly sales you add another 50%, 60%, 70% off the already marked down price – and paradise you have found!
A Futuristic Spaceship? Robotic Beetle? Floating Metallic Cloud???
Musée des Confluences A Museum of Knowledge and Iconic Gateway into Lyon Architecture Part of…
C’est la Fête des Pères – Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day!!!
Tourists Beware – What NOT to Wear in Paris
DON’T be a Target… Why should you care about how you look and worry about…
French Beauty Secrets Revealed
The Secrets behind French Beauty Skin Care.
French women are known not only for the amazing sense of style, but also for their beautiful skin. How do they manage to have such glowing healthy skin throughout their lives? What French beauty secrets are they hiding??? To begin with, French Women know that being beautiful is not only about looking beautiful, but more importantly about FEELING beautiful and confident.
How To Be French 101
The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Becoming More French. Dreaming of that natural sophisticated class that…