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Call My Agent! The Movie, aka Dix Pour Cent, Le Film, will be released on September 10, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. The original cast is back, along with surprise guest-star cameos by George Clooney and Eva Longoria. Continue reading “Call My Agent! The Movie” Premieres Exclusively on Netflix
Happy Macaron Day! Whether you are a lifelong fan of these delicate Parisian treats or looking for a reason to indulge, today is the perfect excuse to celebrate the artistry of the macaron. Continue reading The Art of the Macaron: Celebrating France’s Most Iconic Treat
It’s official, l’Agence, aka The Parisian Agency, is back with Season 6! The Kretz family, Martin, Valentin, Louis, Raphaël, Sandrine, and Olivier Kretz will be back with 8 new episodes, which will premiere on Netflix on February 5, 2026.*** “L’Agence: … Continue reading L’Agence, aka The Parisian Agency Season 6 on Netflix
Call My Agent! Aka Dix Pour Cent, in French, is back in 2026! Fans all over the world who were requesting new episodes will be happy to learn that this series is coming back as a feature film: Call My Agent! The Movie. The story … Continue reading “Call My Agent! The Movie” Coming in 2026!
Favophilie comes from the word “fève” or “fava bean,” which was originally used in the Galette des Rois. Today, small trinkets have replaced the bean during the “Tirage des rois” at Epiphany. At first, the theme was more religious with … Continue reading Favophilie and Favophiles
In the south of France, you’ll often enjoy un Gateau des Rois or une Brioche Provencale. This specialty of Provence is characterized by its soft brioche crown. It has an orange blossom fragrance. It is adorned with delicious, real candied fruits that look like shiny, colorful jewels. Continue reading Gâteau des Rois ou Brioche Provençale
An epiphany is a sudden and profound realization or insight. In Christianity, Epiphany is a feast day held on January 6, 12 days after Christmas. It celebrates the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the world through the visit of the Magi. This … Continue reading Epiphany Day: A collection of Galette des rois
En France, la Saint-Sylvestre c’est la veille du Nouvel An le 31 décembre ou New Year’s Eve et Le Réveillon du Nouvel An c’est la célébration pour fêter la veille de la nouvelle année accompagnée d’un repas festif de minuit pour réveiller le Nouvel An. Pour le réveillon, … Continue reading Le Reveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre et du Nouvel An
Message de la Fondation Brigitte Bardot : « La Fondation Brigitte Bardot annonce avec une immense tristesse le décès de sa Fondatrice et Présidente, Madame Brigitte Bardot, actrice et chanteuse mondialement reconnue, qui a choisi d’abandonner sa carrière prestigieuse pour … Continue reading Merci Brigitte Bardot 1934-2025
Emily in Paris is back for Season 5, and it should really be called Emily in Paris, Emily in Rome, with 10 new episodes scheduled to stream on Netflix on December 18, 2025. Emily in Paris Season 5 stars Lili Collins as … Continue reading Emily in Paris – Season 5
Made in France–Fabriqué en France celebrates French artisanal savoir-faire that sustains French heritage and economy. Most Made in France products are created in century-old traditional French Maisons or establishments still in operation, representing the best of France’s artisanship and craftsmanship over the … Continue reading Made in France Gift Ideas
This year’s label for Georges Duboeuf ‘s Beaujolais Nouveau was designed by Jean-Philippe Delhomme. The artist presents a composition that is both classical and subtle, simplistic yet vibrant. This Beaujolais Nouveau displays a brilliant garnet color with purple reflections. It offers fresh … Continue reading Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 est arrivé!
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