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 any international destination, things occasionally do. Here is a guide to what you need to know, what to look for,
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
A Touch of Provence for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, we want to offer a gift that feels thoughtful, useful, and full of French charm. For this special Box, we partnered with Panier des Sens, a beloved
Strawberry Season in France
Spring in France arrives with a sense of renewal most vividly felt at the market. Stalls begin to change as winter produce fades and spring ingredients take their place. Among
A Spring Gift for Women Who Love France
Spring invites a quieter kind of renewal. When windows open to softer light and the home begins to shift gently into a new season. As the days grow longer, attention
Best Flower Farms Near Paris
Once Paris starts to warm up, it is hard to stay in the city all weekend. People begin to leave, even if only for a few hours, in search of
Behind the Brand: Château d’Estoublon
Château d’Estoublon sits in the Alpilles, in the heart of Provence, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Wine remains central to its identity, with olive oil produced alongside it, both
Spring Markets in France: From Market to Table
Spring markets in France take on a different energy as the spring season settles in. The stalls grow fully, colors deepen, and the scent of fresh herbs and vegetables carries
Best French Spring Cheeses
Spring is one of the most exciting moments in the calendar for lovers of French cheeses. As the countryside awakens, pastures fill with fresh grasses, wild herbs, and new flowers.
Box N°38 Theme Reveal
As winter begins to loosen its grip and the first blossoms apprear in the garden, we find ourselves drawn once again to outdoor dining. Beyond what is served, we indulge
Box N°37 Reveal
For the past year, Sharon has been quietly working behind the scenes, balancing her business while creating something she’s long dreamed of… a book to share her love of French