I apologize for the lack of posting on Instagram. Besides regular work, I had three bonus trips to the Prefecture this week, which are always so enjoyable. Everything seems to be worked out now which is great, because we left for Normandy Thursday evening. It’s always wonderful to be here, and I’m pretty sure given the choice Boomer would never go back to Paris again. Although he would miss all of the bonus treats he gets from his friends at Le Voltaire and Les Antiquaires. Some of my favorites from Weekend Links Week 19 include a look at some stunning Chanel sets, fabulous hotel rooms on the French Riviera and a guide to Antibes. Enjoy!
Weekend Links Week 19
Île De Bendor: How An Iconic French Island Is Being Brought Back To Life
A Sleeper Train Service Between Edinburgh & Paris is Coming, But You’ll Have To Wait
‘Overheating’: Parisians Have the Highest Risk of Heat-Related Death in Europe
Thieves Lift Nearly $8 Million Worth of Jewels From Bulgari’s Paris Flagship Store
Sotheby’s to Host Design Sale Curated by Pablo Picasso’s Granddaughter in Paris
France to Spend 2 Billion Euros to Boost Bicycle Usage

39 of the Most Breathtaking Chanel Sets Ever
The Fashion Editor’s Guide to Saint-Germain-des-Prés
See Inside the 5 Most Expensive Hotel Rooms in the South of France
France’s Affordable Family Holidays for Summer 2023, from Glamping to Manor Houses
Mash Canned Sardines Into Butter For The Ultimate French Umami Spread
How (and Where) to Shop Like a True Parisian

Home of the Week: This $20 Million Medieval Castle in the South of France Took 15 Years to Renovate
7 Cities and Towns for Discovering the Real South of France
Why You Need To Stop In Antibes, A French Riviera Gem, This Summer
Discover Provence, France In Style With These 5 Incredible Luxury Villas
Inside the Met Gala 2023: How Karl Lagerfeld’s Vision Was Brought Back to Life
Une Fille, Un Style: Inside Model Ivanka Smilenko’s Family Home in Normandy
Paris Plans Swimming Areas for Its Iconic Seine River

Two French Gourmets, One Petite Kitchen. Here’s How They Make it Work.
Halleroed Mixes French and Japandi Influences Inside L/Uniform’s Paris Boutique
Tour a Paris Apartment That’s Expansive, Unexpected, and “Not So Parisian”
Princess Margaret’s French Riviera Estate Up for Auction
This 700-Year-Old French Château has a Winery and Over 100 Fighter Jets
I hope you enjoyed week 19 of Weekend Links! I’d love to hear which articles about France were your favorites. Feel free to send me an email or leave a comment below. Bon week-end à toutes et à tous!