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Beaujolais: The French Wine Region You Thought You Knew

By |Nov 13, 2024|

This is not an article about Beaujolais Nouveau, the marketing phenom that took the world by purple storm several decades ago, when c’était la fête (it was party time) in restos and bars celebrating the “new wine” from one of France’s lesser-known regions that really needed a publicity boost. Its about the “Real Beaujolais” — wines of character and charm, beloved by other vignerons (winemakers) and wine insiders.

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Arts + Culture

Escapades

  • Le Brusc-Port
Le Var: Le Brusc — My favorite fishing village

By |Nov 6, 2024|

Le Brusc: I usually ride my bike and make my way into the village. The beaches are beautiful, the atmosphere is very local and it feels like it’s been untouched. There is an authenticity about this place and I believe that this is why I like it so much. 

Carennac: One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France

By |Oct 29, 2024|

Carennac: a village where history, culture, and nature converge. Its well-preserved medieval architecture, rich cultural heritage, and stunning natural surroundings make it a unique destination that offers a deep sense of connection to France's past while providing a tranquil retreat in the heart of the Dordogne Valley.

Gastronomie

Beaujolais: The French Wine Region You Thought You Knew

By |Nov 13, 2024|

This is not an article about Beaujolais Nouveau, the marketing phenom that took the world by purple storm several decades ago, when c’était la fête (it was party time) in restos and bars celebrating the “new wine” from one of France’s lesser-known regions that really needed a publicity boost. Its about the “Real Beaujolais” — wines of character and charm, beloved by other vignerons (winemakers) and wine insiders.

Mode + Beauté

Reportage + Société

Vie Française

  • Olive Oil Harvest
Cote d’Azur: Our Olive Tree Harvest

By |Nov 6, 2024|

Our Olive Harvest: There is something quite magical about the taste of olive oil fresh from the press. The rich aromas, the grassy, buttery flavor, as you dip your baguette into the thick green-yellow oil, savouring the peppery, spicy aftertaste—it is an experience you will never forget.

  • Diana Rowdeb
Female Agents Behind Enemy Lines—Diana Rowden: Part 5

By |Oct 1, 2024|

Diana Hope Rowden had a privileged background. Born in London in 1915 she spent her early years at Cap Ferrat and the Italian Riviera where her mother rented a villa and yacht. Coincidentally, the yacht was named the Fearless One, it was a name that would later describe Diana perfectly. After boarding school in England, she returned to France with her mother, embarking on a career in journalism at the Sorbonne.

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