Vin Chaud: A French Winter Tradition
The scent of a French winter Few things capture a French winter quite like vin chaud. Walk through any Christmas market from Alsace to the Alps, and you will find
The Best French Cheeses for Fall and Winter, and How to Serve Them
Any good fromager will tell you that cheese is not the same all year round. As the herds move from high summer pastures down to their winter barns, the milk
40 Subscription Boxes: A Little France, Sent Around the World
When we packed our very first Box in February 2017, we set out with a single wish: to share the France we love with people around the world. We never
Beyond the Brand: L’Artisan Brossier
In the Côtes d’Amor region of Brittany, one family has been crafting handmade brushes since 1805. L’Artisan Brossier is a French maison built on ancestral expertise – guided today, as
Box N°39 Reveal
The pleasure of being well-equipped while traveling, of reaching into your bag and finding exactly what you need – high-quality, thoughtfully chosen items – makes all the difference. Our Box
Box N°39 Brand Reveal
As we pack our Box N°39, Bon Voyage, we could not resist sharing a little something with you before it ships. Today, we are introducing a brand that is entirely
France’s Most Beautiful Villages: Five Worth the Detour
France has an official answer to the question of which of its villages are worth seeking out. Les Plus Beaux Villages de France is a designation created in 1982 and
Travel Insurance: What to Know Before Visiting France
A trip to France is an investment – in flights, hotels, experiences, and time. Travel insurance exists to protect that investment when something goes wrong. And in France, as in
The Window Seat: A Guide to France’s Most Scenic Train Journeys
The TGV is a marvel of engineering, and no one disputes its efficiency. But efficiency in France has never been the whole point. The regional lines – slower, less celebrated,
August in France
Every August, something remarkable happens in France. The restaurants post their fermeture annuelle signs. Pharmacies cut their hours. The dry cleaner locks up, and entire neighborhoods go quiet in a
France’s Palace Hotels: 5 Worth Knowing
In France, the word Palace is not a marketing term. It is an official government distinction, awarded by the French Ministry of Tourism to a small number of hotels considered
How to Claim Your VAT Before Leaving France
France charges a 20% value-added tax on almost everything sold here. If you live outside the European Union, a portion of that tax can be returned to you before you
Box N°38 Reveal
As spring unfolds across France, the rhythm of daily life shifts gently outdoors, to sunlit terraces, open windows, and tables set with care. This long-awaited season has inspired our Spring
Box N°39 Theme Reveal
Every Parisian leaves Paris in August. The city empties, the shutters close, and life moves south, to the coast, to the countryside, or abroad. It is a French ritual to
The Best French Rosés to Drink this Spring
France produces rosé in many regions, but not all French rosé is the same. The grape, the soil, the climate, and the winemaking approach vary so significantly from one region
Behind the Brand: La Sablésienne
In the heart of the Loire Valley, in a town that shares its name with the biscuit, La Sablésienne has been perfecting a single recipe since 1670. The Petit Sablé