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.

Building Bridges • Paris would not be Paris without the Seine, nor its spectacular bridges that take us safely from one bank to another.

Book Club

All Is Calm • Tout est calme en hiver. And Château de Moissac, a restored 17th-century castle near Aix-en-Provence, provides the ideal backdrop for a quiet Christmas spent with family and close friends.

Crème de la Crème

Light As A Ferther • Jardin Plume (Feather Garden) wears its name well. From the outside, this intricate and sophisticated design appears to be as light and carefree as the touch of a feather.

Holiday Entertaining with a Party Planning Legend Just Between Us… • After months of uncertainty, change and confinement, it’s more exciting than ever to plan this year’s holiday celebrations with family and friends.

Maison Méert • During the turmoils of the French Revolution in the late 18th century, Lille was experiencing a decidedly sweeter phenomenon: the arrival of master chocolatier Sieur Delcourt. Centuries later, his legacy, Maison Méert, remains one of les Lillois’ favorite places to indulge.

Travels With My Mother • Antiques dealer Charles Spada recalls the memorable moments that made up a very special road trip he took with his mother, Mae, across France.

Comfort & Joy • This season, we revisit the traditional. Natural elements cozy up to vintage china against a backdrop of pine green and a dusting of gold. A chic and intimate Christmas awaits…

Celebrating Champagne • Discover the origins of the world’s most celebratory drink with a trip to the birthplace of bubbly — an abundantly lush landscape that offers history, heritage and more than a bit of sparkle.

Making New With Old • This 1920s building was destined for demolition before designer Annabelle Brun transformed it into a bright home and concept guesthouse.

THE MFCH Holiday Gift Guide • Say au revoir to indecision and the last-minute holiday dash! Our French gift guide, curated to help you through the holidays, has something special for every madame and monsieur in your life, including stocking stuffers and foodie favorites.

That’s a Wrap • Our favorite kind of gift wrapping is creative, eco-friendly and begs to be opened.

Cocoon of Comfort • A short drive from Caen, this beautiful but neglected 18 th -century manor was rescued by a local couple, Lise and Gilles — who converted it into a magnificent home and guesthouse.

Le Sabotier de Bethmale • A stone’s throw from the glassy Bethmale Lake in the Ariège Pyrénées lives an artisan that specializes in the most typical of the region’s savoir-faire.

Réveillon de noël • The official start of holiday festivities in France, this evening meal on December 24 th (also known as le Réveillon) is a time to gather and indulge with family and friends. The more decadence, the better…

A Private Invitation • Vaux-le-Vicomte symbolizes ingenious design, courtly drama and nearly 400 years of history. Thanks to the new coffee table tome, Vaux-le-Vicomte: A Private Invitation, you can now step inside the château that was the inspiration for Versailles Palace.

Antiquaires of France Family Heirlooms • The name of Camille Cuvelier’s antique jewelry shop, Galerie Pénélope, is an homage to her...