This weekend I’m looking forward to starting decorating for the holidays. It’s been hard to wait but it seems like yesterday everyone agreed it was the time to start. I saw the first trees for sale at flower shops and a little boy stopped Boomer and I walking and asked when we were going to decorate our house (he started last night!). I shared two fun personal updates with members this week that I’m keeping exclusive for them. Some of my favorites from Weekend Links Week 47 include sets of photos from Saint-Tropez and Normandy weddings, an expressive Parisian apartment tour and the best dining deal in France. Enjoy!
Weekend Links Week 47
The New Paris Métro Is Coming, And It’s A Very Big Deal
France Worried about Precious Camembert Cheese Packaging
Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Conquers French Box Office Despite Vitriolic Reviews
FAB Paris is Back for its Second Edition: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Street Vendors in Paris are Selling Food Stored in Sewers to Tourists, Report Says. I’ve seen this with bottled water but never food…
Paris Aims to Drive Out Large SUVs By Increasing Parking Fees
Paris Mayor Says Transport ‘Will Not Be Ready’ for Olympics
Louis Vuitton’s Former French Home Helps Pave the Way for the Brand’s Future
France’s National Marine Museum Has a Whiff of Sea Spray
A French Château Could Be Your Dream Home—If You Can Put It Back Together
Double the Space Means Twice the Design Fun in this Expanded Paris Home
Why Paris in Winter Is Always a Good Idea — and What to Do While You’re There
French Advent Calendars Available Online. Now is the time to buy if you want to have your calendar by December 1st – lots are on sale too.
The Rise of Undersea Champagne: ‘I Have Never Tasted Such a Wine in My Life’
For Her Wedding in Saint Tropez, Carla Ginola Wore a Unique Rabanne Wedding Dress with a Pair of Jimmy Choo Pumps with a Hidden Message. The photos are amazing.
Relais Routiers: Is This the Best Dining Bargain in France?. Romain and I love these.
50 French Baby Names That Are Prime for an American Takeover
The True Story Behind Napoleon: Who was the Real Joséphine, First Empress of France?
The Best Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Paris
French Gifts: Gifts for Francophiles Available Online
Where Does Foie Gras Come From? In Modern Times France, but the Food’s Roots are in Ancient Egypt
How Much Will the French Spend on Christmas?
Tia-Thuy Nguyen Encases Chateau La Coste Oak Tree in Tonne of Stainless Steel Strips
Here are Catherine Deneuve’s Three Wedding Dresses – Though Only One Was for a Real Wedding
French Christmas Ornaments Available Online. A great time to buy as there are lots of Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!
Five Places to Fill Up on Good Bread in Paris
In Paris, Asian Creatives Are Challenging What French Culture Can—and Should—Be
Review: La Réserve Ramatuelle. Get in touch with me here for assistance planning your trip to France – including hotel bookings with added perks!
How an Expressive Parisian Apartment Sparked a Career Pivot for this Fashion Designer
I hope you enjoyed week 47 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!