10 Surprising Anglophones Who Speak French
Parlez-vous français? (“do you speak French?”) For most of us the answer is non, but there are more people who have mastered the language than you might expect. Let’s look at a few.
Queen Elizabeth...
Foodie Faux Pas: What Not to Say in French Restaurants
One of the highlights of France is its fabulous food but beware: Even with faultless French grammar, you can unknowingly upset a lot of people! To avoid upsetting the waiter or shocking the chef,...
Popular French Baby Names: Yesterday and Today
When you think of classic French monikers, names like Brigitte and Jacques come to mind. But are they still popular? What are today’s parents naming their children? Let’s take a look.
Most Popular Names
In 2018,...
My Life in Paris: Life is Sweet
Berry smoothies, high-class confectionery and kombucha tea all helped Theadora get through lockdown in France.
March
In the beginning, I was doing okay – plus, I felt more than prepared in the self-care department. Just days...
Le Dernier Mot: COVID Greeting, One Elbow or Two?
To bise, or not to bise? Kristin finds the traditional French greeting just got trickier
Heading out for une soirée in nearby Cassis, I paused to recite the doormat drill – you know, that mental...
La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin: Bacchanalia in Burgundy
Beaune, located in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or region and celebrated for its vineyards, brings a twinkle to the eyes of wine enthusiasts. It is also famed as the seat for La Confrérie...
The Changing World of Work in France
A lot has changed since 1990. Back then, Kevin Costner was starring in Dances With Wolves, you could board a flight without walking through an X-ray machine, and the smartphone was still just a...
Retail Therapy: Gadgets and Gizmos
We recommend these snazzy pieces of tech for the tinkerers and big kids among you
Stacks of Fun
What respectable Francophile can resist a crêpe? Coming from kitchen king Tefal, the party crêpière boasts six non-stick...
Chapeaux for all in Caussade
Northeast of Montauban, on the road to Cahors, the hat industry in Caussade employed more than 2,000 people during the 19th century. Among its specialities was the canotier style of straw boater, as worn...
My Life in Paris: The Cat’s Whisker
Theadora considers the early influences on her 'you do you' mood board
Startled by an elbow jab, I nearly drop my reporter’s notebook and swag bag. “They wish to take our photo,” the head-to-toe zebra...