Le Dernier Mot: Birds of a Feather
...flock together – and are loyal to a fault, says Kristin Espinasse
There is never a dull moment in our three-generational nid here in La Ciotat. Recently, my mom called out, “Five green parrots!”, sending...
My Life in Paris: Monument Woman
Dazzled by Dalida's tantalising bust, Theadora Brack fantasises about her own memorial
It’s Saturday morning and I’m jogging through Montmartre with Lady Gaga on the earbuds going full blast and the news cycle far from...
Le Dernier Mot: Affair of the Heart
More than two decades on, France and its people still make Kristin Espinasse’s heart skip a beat
You have probably stumbled across the word terroir (especially if you are a wine lover) and have a...
A Sparkling Gala for the American Library in Paris
The American Library in Paris recently celebrated its Gala dinner at the Bibliothèque Clément Bayard of the Automobile Club of France. This sparkling soirée is one of the most significant fundraising events of the...
Check out Rachel Cobb’s Gorgeous Photos in “Mistral, the Legendary Wind of Provence”
There is something mythical about the mistral wind-- the strong, northwesterly blast that funnels down the Rhône Valley and sweeps across southern France. It creates the climate, and it's part of Provençal culture. Renowned...
My Life in Paris: Going Down in Style
After a close call, Theadora Brack goes the shelter-chic route and plumps for trendy bolsters
I'm at Fran’s place, watching her cat while she’s away, and have just settled in for the evening when the...
Thirst for Knowledge: Wine Immersion Experiences in France
Jeffrey T Iverson reveals the top intensive classes for those who want to be able to do more than navigate the crisp whites and robust reds in their local wine shop, including a luxury...
Le Dernier Mot: Inside Job
An unlatched portillon opens the floodgates of Kristin Espinasse’s overactive imagination
Returning home from my morning walk, I noticed my mom pacing in the garden. “Kristi,” she said. “The front gate was open.” The two...
The Lot-et-Garonne: One of the Best Kept Secrets in France
The Lot-et-Garonne department in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region of Southwest France has been described as "the France that you always hoped existed but could never quite find". It's idyllic; a paradise.
I looked over at...
Interview with Janet Hulstrand, Author of “Demystifying the French”
Travelling to France and baffled by the cultural code? Keen for insights even as a long-time expatriate? Pick up a new book by Janet Hulstrand-- writer, editor, writing coach, teacher, and France Today contributor--...
