Discover the essence of the French spirit through the timeless rituals of living well in every moment and cultivating more joie de vivre.
This selection of items is specifically Made in France to promote French savoir-faire and sustain our French Heritage and economy. Most are old traditional French Maisons that represent the best of France’s artisanship and craftmanship and are still operating in France. … Continue reading Made in France Gift Selection
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! It’s that time of year again, Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived! The 3rd Thursday of November at exactly 12:01 AM marks the launch of the newly harvested wine the French call “Beaujolais Nouveau” just in time … Continue reading Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! 2019
You can’t bottle it and you can’t buy it! I loved this commercial which to me just reinforces that the French really know how to live and have mastered the art of living or l’art de vivre! As a French-American … Continue reading French-American Love Affair or L’art de vivre! n’est-ce-pas?
Le 2 février en France on fait sauter les crêpes pour la Chandeleur ( Candlemas) pour célébrer le retour des jours ensoleillés ( la crêpe symbole du soleil) ! Aux USA , mis à part le Super Bowl, c’est … Continue reading Faites sauter les crêpes!
La Fête des Rois, or King’s Day, is an anticipated holiday and tradition in France that takes place 12 days after Christmas. To celebrate, La Galette des Rois or a King’s Cake, is baked in many households and sold throughout … Continue reading Bonne Fête des Rois!
May 1st is known as “La Fête du Travail” or Labor Day in France, but it is also “La Fête du Muguet“, a celebration that dates back to the Renaissance during Charles IX. It is a day we celebrate the … Continue reading Le Muguet du 1er mai / May 1st Lily of the Valley
L’apéro, short for l’apéritif, is the French American Happy Hour. Where does the word apéritif come from? It comes from the Latin “aperire” which means to open and, in that sense, to stimulate your appetite before a meal or ouvrir l’appétit. … Continue reading L’apéro French Style
We celebrate Epiphany Day, 12 days after Christma,s with La Galette des Rois reminiscent of the biblical Christian tradition of the three wise men’s journey bearing gifts of gold, myrrh, and incense following the birth of Jesus. The three wise men, … Continue reading La Galette des Rois – Epiphany Day
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