Travel
French Influence in the U.S. You Probably Didn't Know About
When we talk about Francophone regions, we usually think of France first, then perhaps Belgium, and maybe Quebec or Morocco. But we often overlook the…
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On My Father’s Land: How French Led Me Back to Him
Something inside us, I think, craves seeing new places, whether a coastal town 30 miles away or a picturesque medieval city 3,000 miles across the…
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Beyond the Frame: Art Experiences in France Outside the Museum
Art is ubiquitous in France. From admiring creative graffiti in Paris, to watching light change the colors of Mont Sainte-Victoire in Aix-en-Provence the way Cézanne…
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Louis Sel: A Sprinkle of Magic from the Special Salts of Brittany
My love affair with France began in high school when my father let me tag along on a business trip. Armed with my high school…
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Everything You Need to Know About The Tour de France
The United States has the Superbowl, France has the Tour de France. It’s the same thing if you replace the ball with a bike and…
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From Boston to Paris: Embracing the Spirit of Marathon Season
I love this time of year in New England. Not only does the weather improve and the city become more floral, but we also anticipate…
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6 Gardens in the Francophone World to Visit and Celebrate Spring
Spring has finally arrived! Here in Boston, we're witnessing sprouts pushing through the soil, daffodils peeking out, and eagerly anticipating the magnolias in front of…
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Four Libraries You Should Visit for National Shelfie Day
National Shelfie Day is an annual celebration where people share photos of their bookshelves on social media. It promotes literacy, community, and the love of…
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365 days as an au pair in France
I have mentioned here and there how I came to learn French, but I have never really shared my whole experience as an au pair.…
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Memories of Paris: Rereading Balzac’s Le Père Goriot
Where do you keep your souvenirs? Mine are in my own personal memory book: a dusty old scrapbook filled with unsent postcards, diary entries, and…
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