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.
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Editor’s Letter
Contributors • We are delighted to have the following talented writers and photographers contribute to this issue.
The Horses of Camargue • When subject, light and circumstance collide, the result can be pure magic. Photographers live for such rare opportunities, and without knowing where or when this might happen, they are always prepared — never leaving home without their cameras. Yann Villaret, a photographer from the South of France, had one of these fortuitous experiences with the famous horses of Camargue…
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A League of Its Own • Without a doubt one of the most impressive houses in Normandy, this glorious château is full of architectural grandeur, history and decorative charm.
QUOI DE neuf?* • What caught our eye this month
Country Charm • Brocanteuse Nathalie put everything into the three-decade-long renovation of her charming home — a pair of 18th-century vendangeoirs in the Aisne. Enter this romantic countryside universe to see how her hard work and passion paid off.
A Careful Hand • There are thousands upon thousands of historic, time-worn sites across France, patiently waiting for talented, passionate hands to revive them. And where do the most illustrious places turn to when in need? Atelier de Ricou.
Vedettes de Paris • Discover the City of Light in a brand-new way!
Macaron Mania • Macarons are a cornerstone of French pâtisserie, and mastering them is easy with Molly J. Wilk Online Pastry School. Here, Molly shares with us five delicious varieties made from one simple recipe.
Finding French Country • The quest to attain your perfect “French country” — a style hunt that can take years… With her newly published book How to French Country, author Sara Silm gives us a glimpse into how she found hers.
Le Jardiniste • At Manoir de la Pillardière, a 15th-century farmhouse surrounded by rolling fields, landscaper Philippe Dubreuil created his ultimate garden paradise.
Magnetic Monaco • Spanning only three and a half miles from end-to-end, Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, behind the Vatican. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in, well… everything else.
High Society! • We’ve rounded up some essentials to channel your inner Grace Kelly — American actress turned Princess of Monaco, beloved for her timeless beauty and impeccable fashion sense.
The Wild Kitchen • Lilacs, magnolias, violets, pansies, nasturtium, roses, marigolds… edible flowers — with their subtle fragrances and delicate flavors — are a beautiful and delightful add to both sweet and savory dishes.
Southern Comfort • Submerge yourself in spectacular surroundings, local food and thoughtful décor at the Domaine du Castellas — an off-the-radar place you won’t want to share.
The Fleeting Flower • When it comes to seasonal blooms, few give us as much pleasure in as short a period of time as the humble lilac.
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