From the heart of the Cannes Film Festival!
Friend to the Loulabelle's podcast Ruby Boukabou chatted to me a few weeks ago to prepare me for what to expect at the Cannes Film Festival but nothing could prepare…
Mon histoire française, my French story!
I have always had a love of France as long as I can remember. When I was a little girl, my home was filled with old music and the old…
Pack your bags! We’re headed to Annecy!
Catherine Berry has appeared on the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles podcast previously way back in episode 39 when she chatted about her own life story of taking her family to live in…
Loulabelle & Ruby chat on our Cannes Couch!
Ruby Boukabou has been on the Loulabelle's podcast a number of times and now she and I are headed to the wonderful Cannes Film Festival! Ruby has been attending as…
Life in an idyllic French village.
Sara Marner divides her heart between her holiday home in Normandy and her Melbourne life. After a 2008 visit to her husband's English family, Sara with her husband and kids…
The rebirth of Notre Dame… it’s all on track!
Claudine Hemingway has chatted with me on the podcast before. She and I have stayed connected and she has become a lovely friend who keeps my Frenchy vibes going with…
Going back in time… one Aussie discovers her French history.
A number of years ago Emily Lawrence Gazal brought her family from Bondi in Sydney Australia to live in Chatou 20 minutes from the centre of Paris. Emily knew her…
A local’s look at the beautiful Burgundy region ❤️
Lindy Viandier is an accomplished author who has written about her wonderful home Les Libellules in Burgundy which she has owned for around five years with her French husband. Lindy…
French design chic… an expert guide!
Ann Dennis is an artist and interior designer who is passionate about interiors, art and antiques. Many of us Francophiles benefit from by following her socials with exquisite and sumptuous…
Haggling, bargains & French chic… beautiful brocante in France.
I'm not exactly sure of the origins of all the differing types of brocante markets in France, but it seems that most regions have little antique markets or at least…