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

Eternal Flame • The ethereal floating cauldron of the 2024 Paris Olympics set a magical tone for the event that lingered in the air long after the crowds of elated athletes and spectators had dissipated. Its poetic symbolism lifted spirits worldwide — as well as countless camera lenses.

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

Romance in the Stone • When a couple of architects stumbled upon a ramshackle 15th century farmhouse in the heart of the Luberon, they didn’t just see a fixer‑upper — they saw a long‑held dream waiting to unfold.

Get The Look • Combine charming rustic details with elegant furnishings and decor to capture the Provençal look and feel of Chantal and Harry’s enchanting 15th century farmhouse.

Reinventing French Classics • Contrary to popular belief, “French cuisine can be easy, quick and healthy, all at the same time,” says Géraldine Leverd, who proves this in her debut cookbook The New French Kitchen: Modern Takes on Favorite Classic Dishes.

Royal Roses • This stately former playground of France’s ruling classes was born of an outlandish royal wager…. A survivor of revolutions and World Wars, the Bagatelle today is a refuge from the bustle of nearby Paris, famed for its magnificent roses.

Gilded Age • Behind an unassuming façade in the 17th arrondissement of Paris hides the headquarters of Féau & Compagnie, where teams of skilled artisans and designers create bespoke reproductions of wood paneling from some of France’s most iconic interiors.

Symphony on the Streets • Trumpets sound, drummers pound and angelic voices fill the air for France’s longest day of the year. The annual open-air music festival known as La Fête de la Musique has spread to cities and neighborhoods around the world — but its rhythmic soul remains deeply rooted in Paris.

Between the Country and the Sea • Just a stone’s throw from the sea and the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy, a couple of former Parisians recently opened a guesthouse in a quiet Calvados village. Nestled in the heart of a vast wooded park, Maison Pelloquin is an ideal place to recharge your batteries in peace.

No‑fuss Nibbles • The perfect apéritif deserves the perfect bite. Franck Schmitt shares his suggestions for some elegant hors d’oeuvres that are certain to delight your guests and elevate your springtime cocktail hour.

Book Club

Arcadian Splendor • Blending the grandeur of 18th century architecture with the romance of an English-style landscape, the elegant Château de Chantore is one of Normandy’s hidden treasures, blessed with a fascinating history and singular beauty.

A Brush with Joy • Fabienne Delacroix has been painting for over 30 years, enchanting art lovers with her poetic vision of France. Her work has been exhibited internationally, capturing hearts in galleries across the United States, Japan, South Korea and Europe.

OUR PICKS FROM THE MFCH Boutique • Spring into hosting this season with fresh tableware! On the MFCH Boutique, we have everything you need to make your next garden party table look as fresh as your flowers.

Île de Ré & Île d 'Oléron Dune Dwellers • Jutting into the Atlantic ocean, the sister islands of Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron offer two distinct takes of coastal France. Both share a heritage of salt harvesting and oyster farming, and are marked by winding cycling paths passing...