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Category: French Lifestyle

Discover authentic ” French Lifestyle” that embodies elegance, quality, pleasure, simplicity, and common sense. Living well is an art, it’s what the French call “art de vivre” or “savoir vivre” celebrating the “joie de vivre” with its simple pleasures.

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The Most Authentic French Breakfast

December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 Guylaine S Gamble

No, French people don’t eat croissants from the boulangerie every day! Instead, most French people will have des tartines beurrées ou à la confiture to dip into or pour faire trempette in a big bowl of café au lait ou … Continue reading The Most Authentic French Breakfast

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Made in France Gift Ideas

December 1, 2025 Guylaine S Gamble

Made in France –Fabriqué en France celebrates French savoir-faire artisanal that sustains French heritage and economy. Most Made in France products are created in century-old traditional French Maisons or establishments that represent the best of France’s artisanship and craftsmanship over the years, … Continue reading Made in France Gift Ideas

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Francis Cabrel – Trobador Tour North America and Canada 2024

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Francis Cabrel will be back in the U.S. and Canada with a few dates in June during his Trobador Tour. The artist had not been back since 2016 and had to cancel his 2020 tour due to the pandemic. Nonetheless, … Continue reading Francis Cabrel – Trobador Tour North America and Canada 2024

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Slimane Announces US World Tour 2025

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

A Native of Chelles (Seine-et-Marne), Slimane-born Slimane Nebchi on October 13, 1989, is a French singer, songwriter, and actor. He won the 5th season of  The Voice: La plus belle voix in 2016. That year, he released his debut album “À … Continue reading Slimane Announces US World Tour 2025

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Fun French-Inspired Brand Items

October 9, 2023May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

A small selection of fun and whimsical French-inspired items from well-known French brands, upcoming brands, and/or Made in France brands with one thing in common: they are French quality made, and best of all they’re right on budget for that … Continue reading Fun French-Inspired Brand Items

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La Vie Est Belle de Lancôme, Paris

March 7, 2023May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

“La vie est belle,” a French expression meaning “life is beautiful,” is about choosing your own path to happiness and inspiring others. Lancôme was founded in 1935 by Armand Petitjean and co-founder Guillaume d’Ornano in France. “Why did I create … Continue reading La Vie Est Belle de Lancôme, Paris

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L’art de vivre à la française

January 8, 2023May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

There is a subtle Art of French Lifestyle or l’art de vivre à la Française. As a French native-born raised in France as well as in the United States with both cultures, I am keenly aware of the many cultural … Continue reading L’art de vivre à la française

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Best Made in France Brands

December 3, 2022May 15, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Made in France – Fabriqué en France is a merchandise mark indicating that a product is planned, manufactured, and packed in France. It celebrates French savoir-faire artisanal that sustains French heritage and economy. Most Made in France products are created in … Continue reading Best Made in France Brands

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Real French Lifestyle

October 10, 2022July 22, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

There is a subtle Art of French Lifestyle or l’art de vivre à la Française. As a French native-born I was raised in France and in the United States with the French culture, I am aware of the cultural differences … Continue reading Real French Lifestyle

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French Lifestyle: Faire la Grasse Matinée

September 5, 2022May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

It is indeed an art to sleep in later than usual and have breakfast in bed or Faire la grasse matinée et prendre son petit déjeuner au lit. This is part of the French Lifestyle or l’art de bien vivre … Continue reading French Lifestyle: Faire la Grasse Matinée

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Coco Chanel Perfumes

June 15, 2022May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

With so many wonderful French perfume classics to choose from such perfume houses as Chanel, Givenchy (from my hometown), YSL, Thierry Mugler, Guerlain, Christian Dior, Jean Patou , or the newer ones like Annick Goutal, and Dyptique, it’s going to be a … Continue reading Coco Chanel Perfumes

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Classic French Men’s Perfumes

June 13, 2022May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Classic French Perfumes share that exquisite timeless essence and refinement magically captured in a bottle by the expert noses of the prestigious French House of Perfumes. What makes a perfume a great perfume is the subtle alchemy of scents intuitively … Continue reading Classic French Men’s Perfumes

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