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.

The Must-Visit Openings of 2021 • Following a difficult year of closures due to the pandemic, we are thrilled to announce a few grand openings! Read on for both brand new and recently renovated hot spots around France that we can’t wait to visit.

Repas de Famille • When it comes to meals, Sophie is old school.

A Bohemian Hideaway • At the furthest tip of the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy, a little house has resisted the region’s winds for over two centuries. Inside its stone walls, Parisian decorator Estelle Quilici-Tournier has used her expertise to create a flower-filled family escape.

The Source of Good Living • In a fast-paced world, focusing on the simple and natural is paramount. Rachel Baker transformed her life by doing just this. She shared her experience and a series of immune-supportive recipes created exclusively for MFCH.

The Chocolate Box Village • The center of the triangle made up of Beauvais, Rouen and Amiens, Gerberoy lives up to its name as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France.” Join us on a tour around this enchanting rose-covered hamlet in the heart of Oise.

The Happy List • Just Between Us…

Le Petit Bijou • Vicki Archer’s guest house in Saint-Rémy is a true gem that embodies the essence of Provençal style.

The Lesser-Known South • Thousands of years of history, a burgeoning gastronomic scene, quaint villages and a rugged, untouched landscape, the Gard has all the charm of Provence with half the tourists. Get to know this underrated southern gem in our latest “Discovering France” guide.

The Atelier • Hard work and serendipity came together to make Benoît Rauzy and Anthony Watson’s house both their home and seat of their successful brand, Atelier Vime.

Southern Charm • Both stylish and easy-going, cane furniture and accessories bring an eclectic touch to all interiors.

The Secret Gardens of Saint-André • Concentrated on finding their treasure, most visitors to the Villeneuve-lès-Avignon antiques market are unaware that on the hill above them lies a serene and wondrous garden…

Book Club

The Stamp of Time • Some traditions carry the weight of a people’s history. Heraldry, the representation of a family’s history and philosophy through symbols, is one such tradition. Based in Paris, Maison Agry is one of the world’s oldest and most reputed heraldry and engraving experts.

You Say Tomato…

The Wine of Tomorrow

Antiquaires of France • In an abandoned factory in Nogent-le-Rotrou, Arnaud de Saint Martin has a collection of ancient doors waiting to find new homes.

UNE FEMME D’AFFAIRES * with Carla Coulson • An author, photographer and life coach, Carla Coulson is a master of reinvention. We chatted about her numerous professional experiences, lessons learned and how we can reinvent ourselves — at any age.

Sun Dance • At the height of summer, when the more delicate spring blooms have faded, sunflowers take center stage to make a bold and beautiful bouquet.

Here little BLACK BOOK

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

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