My French Country Home

MFCH is a luxurious bi-monthly publication which features the greatest elements of French life. Join us as we explore lush gardens, bustling brocantes, the elegance of baking from scratch, and living simply but well. Our pages will transport you not only to the glamour of Paris, but to the sweeping lavender fields of Provence and the rolling hills of Normandy.

Editor’s Letter

Contributors • We are delighted to have the following talented writers and photographers contribute to this issue.

Les Toits de Paris (The Rooftops of Paris) • Paris by day is spectacular. Paris by night is even better. But Paris by rooftop is the best of all…

Book Club

Christmas in the Gers • Located on the church square of a small village in the Gers, artisans Elodie & Vincent have renovated a 19th-century property, creating a home filled with antique finds and French charm. And during the holiday season, it really comes into its own…

Gilded Tables • Set in front of Paris’ Saint-Lazare train station, Brasserie Mollard is a century-old, Art Nouveau institution that offers guests the chance to step back in time to the Belle Époque era.

Splendor in the Grass • After many years in Sub-Saharan Africa, Michel Bonfils returned to France with a passion for bamboo and other exotic grasses. Eventually, he converted his family’s walnut grove in the Dordogne into an otherworldly oasis.

Dinner in the Library • This year, MFCH is spending the holidays at the stunning Château de Baronville, around a stunning tablescape decorated with antique finds, dusky hues and festive florals.

Spinning Stories • From his modest atelier in the heart of the Perche region, Thierry Soret creates weathervanes for rooftops near and far. Take a spin with us as we take a look behind this rare artisanal trade from a bygone era…

An American in Provence • In 2016, the American photographer Jamie Beck left New York to live in Provence for a few months. Six years on, she is still there… and has no plans to leave. During the pandemic lockdowns, Jamie launched her now-famous “Isolation Creation Series,” where she challenged herself to produce a piece of “photographic art” every day for 60 days. It was not long before her stunning images captured the attention of Instagram.

Normandy, Chérie • Architects Isabelle Juy-Lott and Mathieu Lott renovated a sublime 17 th-century Norman mansion near Deauville with refined yet cozy décor — the perfect backdrop for the ultimate house in the country.

You say Potato … • The humble spud may be a year-round staple, but it truly comes into its own during fall. Comforting, tasty and versatile, it’s a vegetable we couldn’t do without. Here are five recipes to make la pomme de terre really shine!

Winter is Coming • The colder months require careful planning, for even the most seasoned of gardeners. Flower grower extraordinaire Edoardo Grassi is on hand with his best tips & tricks for protecting plants through the overwintering period and beyond.

Fabulous Fontainebleau • Deeply rooted in history, Fontainebleau, southeast of Paris, boasts grandiosity from its royal Château to its famous forest. Just an hour’s drive from the capital, look no further for a trip fit for a king!

MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

QUOI DE neuf?* • What caught our eye this month

A Merry Little christmas • A celebratory menu to celebrate les Fêtes from entrée to dessert!

THE MFCH Holiday Gift Guide • Holiday stress, who? Take the last minute dash out of the season and get your shopping done early with our annual curated gift guide. Courtesy of our favorite French brands, it will ensure that everyone on your list (even your furry friends) has something special under the tree!

Luminous Living • Neutral tones,...