Everyday France

Bringing France Home, Wherever You Live

Porte de Vanves

Paris is known for its fabulous brocantes (flea markets), where you can find everything from fine china and designer scarves to framed artwork and antique door knobs. There are typically brocantes held every weekend, rotating through various neighborhoods (see the brocante tour I did in the Marais ... VIEW POST

Monet’s Home and Gardens

If you're visiting Paris, you'll definitely want to plan a day trip to Monet's home and gardens in Giverny, France. This beautiful, historic site is easily accessible from the city thanks to the French train system, and can easily be experienced without having to stay overnight (although I think an ... VIEW POST

Marble Cake Recipe

This recipe has been adapted from Frank Barron's "Sweet Paris" cookbook, which you can purchase here. I did not include the glaze for my cake to keep it from being too sweet, but I have included the recipe for it in the recipe card below in case it interests you. ... VIEW POST

La Fête du Muguet

The tradition of gifting Muguet (Lily of the Valley) to family and friends is said to have begun with King Charles IX of France, who was gifted these fragrant, white flowers by one of his knights. It is said that he enjoyed the flowers so much, he started a tradition of gifting them to all of the ... VIEW POST