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Bringing French Style Into Everyday Life

A wonderful guest post by creator, writer and certified Style Coach, Janelle Gould from the popular blog Distant Francophile. Janelle personifies elegance and style and shares her tips with us today…

Hello busy francophiles! My name is Janelle. I believe that women everywhere can bring French style and inspiration into their life, no matter where they happen to live in the world. And I’m very pleased to meet you all.

The francophile bit was a given. Readers of A French Collection are clearly discerning lovers of all things related to France.

A French Weekend – Bastille Day and the FIFA World Cup

What a very French weekend it has been with Bastille Day (le Fete nationale) celebrations followed by the winning of the FIFA World Cup by Les Bleus (The Blues). I can’t imagine a bigger weekend of French celebrations can you?

Top 100 French Blogs and Websites

Top 100 French Blogs and Websites and A French Collection

A French collection has been chosen by Feedspot as one of the top 100 French blogs and websites for Francophiles in the world and we are so excited to share this news with you.

A French Birthday Party – A Bite Too Far

Guest post by my friend Keith Van Sickle, part-time Frenchman and author of One Sip At A Time, a guide to learning to live in Provence…

My wife and I spend several months each year in Provence and it’s allowed us to learn the language and appreciate French culture. We knew before we moved there that food and wine are a big part of French life but we didn’t realise quite how big until our neighbour Fabienne gave us a “taste” of real French life…

It was Fabienne’s birthday and she was kind enough to invite us to her party. She and her husband Pierre had set up tables in their garden, with coloured tablecloths and umbrellas to keep the sun off our heads. I hoped my French would be good enough to get by.

Megaliths in Brittany and the Stones of Carnac

Megaliths in Carnac and Brittany

Article on megalithic monuments of Brittany written by guest writer Lauren of Lux Authority.

Boulders towering over their landscape can seem majestic, but when they’ve clearly been moved to create a monument over thousands of years ago, it is breathtaking. Many people recognise the name Stonehenge, a circular megalithic monument in Wiltshire, England, but this does not compare to the plethora of manmade masterpieces that litter the northwest of France.

Maintaining A House In France From Afar

Are you dreaming of owning your own slice of rural heaven in France? If so, have you wondered how you would maintain a French house from afar? And is the reality as good as you may have dreamt?

I say the reality is even better than the dream and buying our holiday home in France has been one of the most satisfying and rewarding things we’ve ever done. Don’t be deceived though into thinking that means it has always been easy, it has had its challenges, but it has been wonderful and I cannot imagine my life’s book without its ‘French Chapter’.

Lavender In Provence and Why Everyone Is Talking About It

Lavender in Provence and Why Everyone Is Talking About It

The lavender in Provence is on everyone’s lips and wherever I turn there is another stunning photo or article that has me sniffing my computer screen (that doesn’t work by the way) and committing to another trip down south of France at lavender time. If you, like me, love both lavender and Provence then keep reading.

For the very best information on the lavender fields in Provence I searched the internet and visited some of my favourite French websites to draw together this collection of articles. Each featured article is filled with essential information and dreamy photos on lavender in Provence.

After reading these articles you’ll understand why everyone is talking about it and probably want to visit Provence and tour the lavender fields yourself!

Brest – A Beautiful City of France

Paris is often the first stop on a trip to France but with so many beautiful cities to explore the options are endless after that, and one of the cities we’ve enjoyed is Brest.

Living part time in Brittany, Brest has been a city that has offered a lot to us with our three younger children. Brest with its huge marina, aquarium, castle, bridges and parks is a fabulous place to visit, with or without children. If you are interested in history, this town has it in spades and the pivotal function it played in WWII makes it a must see town of France.

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Bringing French Style Into Everyday Life

Bringing French Style Into Everyday Life

A French Weekend – Bastille Day and the FIFA World Cup

A French Weekend – Bastille Day and the FIFA World Cup

Top 100 French Blogs and Websites

Top 100 French Blogs and Websites and A French Collection

A French Birthday Party – A Bite Too Far

A French Birthday Party – A Bite Too Far

Megaliths in Brittany and the Stones of Carnac

Megaliths in Carnac and Brittany

Maintaining A House In France From Afar

Maintaining A House In France From Afar

Lavender In Provence and Why Everyone Is Talking About It

Lavender in Provence and Why Everyone Is Talking About It

Brest – A Beautiful City of France

Brest – A Beautiful City of France

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