Nassie    Published: April 23, 2026 We are finally having a sunny week here in the Paris region, which is good because the kids are on school holidays yet...

Nassie    Dive into the life of Diane de Poitiers, the royal mistress of King Henry II of France, her rivalry with his wife Catherine de Medici.

Nassie    Published on: April 2, 2026 So I’m not quite sure what is going on with the weather here in the Paris region at the moment because, since my last...

Nassie    Tender instant Pot lamb stew simmered in a rich, savory sauce with vegetables and herbs. Easy and comforting, this lamb mijoté is one to love.

Nassie    Crispy air fryer puff pastry rolls filled with creamy Boursin cheese and savory ham. An easy appetizer or snack with flaky layers and rich flavor.

Nassie    Published March 12, 2026 It is a surprisingly sunny start to March here in France No groundhogs around here, but I’d say spring is sprung. The last...

Nassie    Explore beautiful French expressions and proverbs about spring, from classic sayings to poetic phrases celebrating the return of sunshine, flowers,...

Nassie    Published: 13 February 2026 Mid-February, and you know what that means: no, not Valentine’s day but rather Chandeleur (Candelmas) Yes, this may not...

Nassie    Pan-seared magret de canard with crispy skin and tender pink meat, finished with a quick balsamic glaze. A classic French duck recipe that’s simple,...

Nassie    Published: 22 January 2026 It has been surprisingly balmy the past couple of days here in the Paris area, and my goodness it is welcome. January...

Nassie    Published on: 8 January 2026 Bonne année and happy new year Yes, the Christmas holidays have wrapped up. And we are now debating if it is too early...

Nassie    Published: December 18, 2025 We’re off to a surprisingly balmy (but unsurprisingly grey) December here in the Paris area. So warm, the gloves and...

Nassie    Discover how many days you really need for sightseeing, food, museums, and day trips in and around Paris. Plus tips for first-timers and families.

Nassie    Discover the top 9 things to do in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, from mountainous landscapes, roman ruins, alpine lakes, charming villages, and standout food.

Nassie    And just like that, it is Black Friday week here in France Yes, happy thanksgiving to all our American friends, and thank you for sending us on this...

Nassie    Published: 13 November 2025 And just like that we are nearly into Christmas No, Mariah Carey has not yet made her appearance on French radio, but the...

Nassie    Published: October 23, 2025 It has been a cold blustery month in Paris, and the weather here is not great either. You may have heard, there was an...

Nassie    Journées européennes du patrimoine, meaning European Heritage day is one of the most popular weekends in France, and especially in Paris. This is the...

Nassie    Published: September 26, 2025 Well it is a cold and rainy September in Paris, no late summer days in the sunshine here. Apparently it has been the...

Nassie    Published: 4 September 2025 And just like that it is September. Back to school for my little écoliers, all scrubbed and clean with their shiny new...