French la Vie https://www.frenchlavie.com French la Vie Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:36:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://www.frenchlavie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/poppy-1-150x150.png French la Vie https://www.frenchlavie.com 32 32 https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/26/the-most-lovely-review/ The Most Lovely Review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970408001/0/tongueincheek~The-Most-Lovely-Review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970408001/0/tongueincheek~The-Most-Lovely-Review/#respond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86655 « There is something magical about a brocante tour with Corey that has very little to do with what comes home in your suitcase. It’s the laughter, the beautiful little villages, the early mornings spent searching for treasures, the wonderful people you meet along the way, and those unexpected moments that somehow become your favorite memories. […]]]>

« There is something magical about a brocante tour with Corey that has very little to do with what comes home in your suitcase. It’s the laughter, the beautiful little villages, the early mornings spent searching for treasures, the wonderful people you meet along the way, and those unexpected moments that somehow become your favorite memories. And oh yes , the singing! »

« Our time with Corey was simply happy — truly, joyously happy. The kind of trip where you find yourself smiling at the end of the day, tired from walking, perhaps carrying one treasure too many, and already wishing you could do it all over again. »

« And we will! We’re returning next summer, and just knowing that another adventure through the brocantes of France is waiting for us makes me happy all over again. Some trips give you beautiful things to bring home. The very best ones give you beautiful memories — and dear friends — to keep forever. ❤🇫🇷 »

Thank you, Pam for such a lovely, generous, thoughtful review!!!

Creating the French la Vie is a combination of how I discovered so much of this country—not through guidebooks or grand monuments, but by following the trail of objects and stories, and letting them lead me behind the scenes, behind the facade, into the soul of it all. And best, is how I can continue to share it with you xxxxx

]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970408001/0/tongueincheek~The-Most-Lovely-Review/feed/ 0 https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/25/day-four-with-the-french-la-vie/ Day Four with the French la Vie https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970213958/0/tongueincheek~Day-Four-with-the-French-la-Vie/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970213958/0/tongueincheek~Day-Four-with-the-French-la-Vie/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:43 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86646 Traveling without touring is discovering a place long enough to feel its rhythm, sharing laughter and conversation with kindred spirits, and wandering where history lives daily. The most treasured souvenirs are pieces of a place, carrying the hands, hearts, and stories of those who came before. The journey is measured by the moments that stay […]]]>

Traveling without touring is discovering a place long enough to feel its rhythm, sharing laughter and conversation with kindred spirits, and wandering where history lives daily. The most treasured souvenirs are pieces of a place, carrying the hands, hearts, and stories of those who came before. The journey is measured by the moments that stay tucked within our hearts.

Perhaps you’ll join us someday—to slow your pace, follow your curiosity, and discover beauty in the ordinary xx

]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970213958/0/tongueincheek~Day-Four-with-the-French-la-Vie/feed/ 2 https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/24/where-do-we-go-during-the-french-la-vie/ Where Do We Go During the French la Vie https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969996302/0/tongueincheek~Where-Do-We-Go-During-the-French-la-Vie/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969996302/0/tongueincheek~Where-Do-We-Go-During-the-French-la-Vie/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:47 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86629 Here and there throughout Provence. Connecting and reconnecting with our favorite brocante dealer. Wining, dining, enjoying, and being happy while seeing Provence through the lens of the brocante. Simply being in the moment whether at a shop, private home, or at a market. With artists, creators, collectors, storytellers- Where we go during the French la […]]]>

Here and there throughout Provence. Connecting and reconnecting with our favorite brocante dealer. Wining, dining, enjoying, and being happy while seeing Provence through the lens of the brocante.

Simply being in the moment whether at a shop, private home, or at a market.

With artists, creators, collectors, storytellers-

Where we go during the French la Vie? Where the beauty of everyday life is mixed with passion and joy.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969663125/0/tongueincheek~The-Tag-Along/feed/ 6 https://www.frenchlavie.com/2026/09/22/and-away-we-go/ And Away We Go https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969506003/0/tongueincheek~And-Away-We-Go/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969506003/0/tongueincheek~And-Away-We-Go/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000 https://www.frenchlavie.com/?p=86605 Thank you for all the lovely messages yesterday! ❤️! I hope one day that I can meet all of you. Here we are digging through boxes, climbing up flights of stairs to one of a kind places. You never know what you will find, And sometimes I think it finds you. Thank you for tagging […]]]>

Thank you for all the lovely messages yesterday! ❤! I hope one day that I can meet all of you.

Here we are digging through boxes, climbing up flights of stairs to one of a kind places. You never know what you will find, And sometimes I think it finds you.

Thank you for tagging along xx

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How many of these have I done? I’ve never been very good about counting, adding, or keeping a tally. But if I were to give it a wild guess, I’d say at least 45+—and still, it feels like the first time.

Four guests arrive tomorrow.

Maureen has been here a few times, and what adventures we’ve had! The best part about doing this is that people come back, and friendships are established, even among one another.

Then there’s Jan. She came before I started doing groups, and she came to my town, rented an Airbnb, and we hung out together. Now she’s coming to join us for a French la vie! She’s bringing her friend Mary, who is a newbie.

And then there’s Marilyn. I met her last year in Willows. She’s been reading my blog for a very long time. If you read my comments, you’ll see her there. If you leave comments on my blog, I feel like I know you because I’ve been reading your comments for so many years.

Okay, now I have to get back to doing what I’m doing—preparing the rooms, writing the menu, cutting flowers, and making sure that everything is just so.

I hope you’ll follow along. It’s going to be a wonderful week!

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