Soundtrack
Side Doors & Soundtracks of the Holidays
France, Eartha Kitt, and the cultural history that travels to survive
Newsletter
expat life france
A Holiday Milestone: 100 Reasons to Celebrate
Reflections on Reaching 100 Subscribers, France’s Quirks, and the Legacy of Eartha Kitt
Soundtrack
French Christmas Tunes: Classics & Kitsch Disco Delights
Perfect listening, no matter how sincere (or not) you feel about the holidays.
Soundtrack
French Christmas Tunes: Classics & Kitsch Disco Delights
Perfect listening, no matter how sincere (or not) you feel about the holidays.
Table & Foraging
Raclette: The Cheese That Brings People Together
How a Funky Alpine Tradition Warms French Winters
Table & Foraging
Raclette: The Cheese That Brings People Together
How a Funky Alpine Tradition Warms French Winters
cagots france
The Medieval Untouchables of France
For nearly a thousand years, this hidden caste lived on the edges of villages, barred from markets, fountains, and churches — their story still visible in the church doors of Brittany.
Culture
Hidden Histories of France: The Cagots
Church Doors Tell a Story of France’s Untouchables
Soundtrack
Disco Circus: The Unexpected Dance Anthem of Martin Circus
From French Progressive Rock to Surf Covers to Global Dance Floors, a Band That Did It All
Soundtrack
Disco Circus: The Unexpected Dance Anthem of Martin Circus
From French Progressive Rock to Surf Covers to Global Dance Floors, a Band That Did It All
Table & Foraging
Foie Gras Faux Pas: A French Holiday Staple
Ancient & Modern: the Rich History and Controversy food
Table & Foraging
Foie Gras Faux Pas: A French Holiday Staple
Ancient & Modern: the Rich History and Controversy food