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Obsessions du Moment Summer is in full swing, and there is so much going on in France as well as for us francophiles in the US. Here are...

A Heartfelt Memoir of Life in a French Village Within five minutes of meeting Joni Sutton, I knew I wanted to be her friend. She is...

Marie Aries Groisiller Marie Aries Groisiller generously shares her expertise on her favorite part of Normandy: the North Cotentin...

How has your creativity taken flight? Many of us have had more time on our hands during this past year. For creative types, this can...

Choosing a more authentic life It could be the plot for a feel-good movie, but his story is true. What makes it even sweeter is that the...

It may seem odd to write about outdoor activities while many places are covered in a blanket of snow - even Moulin Castelas olive groves...

Wishing you great adventures in 2021 Every year I like to take stock of the past year - observe the highs and lows - and see what I have...

For the "frenchie" on your list Fear not, Twin Cities! There is STILL time to get a special gift for the lover of "All-Things-French" on...

Free samples: Don't we miss them?! It was a divine right we had come to treasure - grazing while strolling through a gourmet food shop. ...

DOESN'T HAVE TO COME FROM AMAZON HOW OUR ARTISANS ADAPT IN 2020 Artisans are resilient by nature. They are passionate about what they...

(Click here to read the article as published in France Today Magazine) I think we are all ready to bid adieu to 2020! With no France...

In these trying times, Beaujolais Nouveau gives us pause to celebrate! The third Thursday of November = the official launch of Beaujolais...

She did it Again! As a native Minnesotan, it is no coincidence that many of my French friends are Breton or Bretonne. (From the region...

The olive groves in Les Baux-de-Provence are majestic and beautiful, but there is also a delicious aroma - earthy, floral and fruity ...

La Confiture aux Framboises Pas loin des rives du Lac Supérieur se trouvent des collines parsemées de grands sapins et de petites fleurs...