We decided to take a very last minute trip to the Loire Valley to see the châteaux decked out for the holidays. The ultimate bonus was finding a dog-friendly hotel so that Boomer could join us. We’ve only been here a night but absolutely love the hotel so far. I will share lots more details following our trip. Some of my favorites from Weekend Links Week 49 include a look at Brigitte Macron’s White House State Dinner outfit, a new château hotel in the Loire Valley, a description of the festive Plaza Athénée Chalet, and a guide to Paris’ 15th arrondissement. Enjoy!
Weekend Links Week 49
The French Baguette Just Received UNESCO World Heritage Protection
How A Mistake May Have Created The First Croque Monsieur
France to Raise Toll-Road Fees, Boost Frequent-Driver Rebates
Macron to Become First French President in More than 45 Years to Visit New Orleans
French Court Rules Employee Can’t Be Fired for Avoiding Office Drinking Culture
Chateau Lafite Rothschild Adds Its First New Wine in Over 100 Years
The 2024 Men’s Tour de France Will Finish in Nice
At the White House State Dinner, All Eyes Were on Brigitte Macron, Who Wore Louis Vuitton
Emily In Paris Season 3 is Coming – And the Outfits are Better than Ever
I Visited a Tiny American Food Store in Paris. I actually walked by and went in for the first time recently. Be sure to check the expiration dates of things.
Step Inside a Centuries-Old Paris Apartment Defined by Soft Hues and Inviting Textures
Ski Season Is Back! Here’s Where to Stay and Play in the Alps This Winter.
A French Country Home Where Tradition Meets the Unexpected
In This Buzzy Paris Neighborhood, You Can Live Like a Local
The Plaza Athénée Chalet is the New Spot for Ice Skating and Enjoying Jean Imbert’s Fondue in Paris
This Parisian Couple Creates Elegant, Enduring Interiors
Inside an Unexpected Collaboration Between Two of the World’s Best Restaurants
What Makes French Cantal Cheese Unique?
Mâchon: The French Breakfast You Don’t Know
Why Grower Champagne Should Be on Your Radar
State Dinner Niceties Can’t Erase Simmering U.S.-France Tensions
Club Med’s Newest All-Inclusive Ski Resort Opens in the French Alps This Week — Here’s a Look Inside
Hikari Yokoyama Rented An 18th-Century Château For Her Two-Day 40th Birthday Celebrations in France
Eight Works of Art Hiding in Paris
Finally, a Big Screen Escape in Paris
Advice for Dinner Hosts From a French Event Organizer
The Best Ways to Cook Potatoes (According to the French)
How One French Candle Company Is Supporting Bee Conservation Efforts
Truffle-Flavoured Products are a Fraud, Say French Producers
Charlotte Casiraghi is the Definition of Grace Under Pressure
I hope you enjoyed week 49 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!