Timeless rituals of living well in every moment and cultivating more joie de vivre.
Some lifestyle habits are typically French and will make you feel more French. It’s all in the details, and if you don’t have them already, invest in a few French Lifestyle Basic Items. Why not start by using a huge … Continue reading How To Feel More French?
French summers are sacred and a time to decompress from the daily routine to enjoy a slower rhythm filled with invigorating sea air, warm water, and sun. Days are longer, meals are lighter, rest and relaxation are on the agenda. … Continue reading Vive les Vacances ! Vacation French Style
To embrace the Art de Vivre is to transform the mundane into the magnificent. It is a tribute to the quintessential French philosophy that life is not merely to be managed, but to be savored with intention and elegance. Continue reading L’art de vivre à la française – Basic Rituals
Discover the authentic French spirit beyond the clichés. Explore the resourcefulness, discretion, and mindful choices that define the real art of living well. Continue reading Discover the authentic French spirit beyond the clichés.
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
“Bonjour, un café, s’il vous plaît!” Growing up in France, good manners, politeness, and étiquette is a way of life or savoir-vivre dating back to the noblesse and bourgeoisie. In terms of politeness at home and especially in public, little … Continue reading Bonjour, un café, S’il Vous Plait!
There is an art of gift-giving in France; faire un cadeau is an exquisite, gracious gesture built into the French lifestyle, etiquette, and savoir-vivre. For example, it is still considered lacking manners to show up at someone’s house as a guest … Continue reading The Art of French Gift-Giving
