I do hope you all had a lovely Christmas Day. It turned out to be a magical day here, very sunny and quite warm which was a surprise. We had a fairly low-key celebration but now it’s Boxing Day so there will be another day […]
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Grasse Gains Recognition From UNESCO For Its Perfume Savoir-Faire
For the perfume lovers out there this is great news. This week Grasse has been recognised by UNESCO and inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Grasse is a town in the Alpes-Maritimes region of France, located near Nice and […]
The French Big Weekend : Bastille Day / La Fête Nationale + Champions du Monde in the Football
Hello everyone. I do hope your summer / winter is progressing smoothly. I wanted to do a quick post on the huge weekend that France has just seen. It was truly memorable for the spirit and joie de vivre that illuminated the small town I […]
May Day Muguet
This is a post that I had planned for earlier in the week but my house moving completely took over my life. There was a lot of physical labour involved from dawn to the early hours and a fair bit of angst over what to […]
Happy New Year 2018
Hello dear readers I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. May you follow your dreams and be true to yourself and do whatever makes your heart skip a beat. To kick off the New Year music wise, here’s an upbeat, feel good […]
Life In France : French Presidential Election : First Round Today
Voting in the first round of the French Presidential election takes place today and it’s been the talking point now for many months. It’s been a roller coaster ride with eleven candidates in the mix but now a tight four way race between Jean-Luc Mélanchon, Marine […]
Mimosa Parade in Sainte Maxime
The rain began to make its presence felt two hours before the commencement of the annual mimosa celebration last month in Sainte Maxime. A little unfortunate perhaps but it didn’t deter anyone from getting outside to watch the spectacle. Mimosa is a brightly coloured yellow plant introduced from […]
January Favourites : Who hates January?
January is my least favourite month of the year (when living in the Northern Hemisphere) and I tend to feel a little on the low side. My tiny town in France turns into a shell of itself as many of the cafes and businesses shut down to […]
Merry Xmas and Joyeux Noël
A very quick message to say I hope everyone has had a festive day whether with family, friends or alone. I’ve just returned from an intergenerational gathering, where the youngest was three years of age to the eldest who has reached the grand total of ninety-two […]
Perfume Tour Of Parfums de Nicolaï : A Glimpse Of The Head Office, Laboratory and Store In Paris
Hello perfume lovers today I’m going to give you a glimpse of the interior of the Parfums de Nicolaï head office, laboratory and main store as well as their gorgeous smelling wares. Perfume lovers are probably well acquainted with the Parfums de Nicolaï perfumes and founder Patricia […]
Favourite French Things : Supermarket Specials : Ambrée Authentique from Mont St Michel
I noticed an interesting fact when I had a peek at my most read articles for the year. The second most popular piece is on the Bien Être colognes that are sold at supermarkets all over France. Those of you who come here will know […]
Smelly Interludes : Music Gigs : Top 5 Smells
Music gigs are magic. There’s nothing like hearing live music to transport you from daily life. Last week I attended two gigs which is totally out of the ordinary. I would love to see and hear more music acts but Paris gets everything and occasionally an […]
Megan In Sainte Maxime 