Venite in vacanza a Parigi, e vi piacerebbe conquistare un principe azzurro del posto? Per capire come piacere a un uomo francese, la prima cosa da fare è sapere quello che a lui piace in una donna. In linea di massima, ai francesi piacciono le donne …

The food products are so numerous that it would take an infinite amount of time to decode the packaging in order to understand its composition. Then, according to statistics, it takes no more than 30 seconds to choose a product! No wonder then that we let ourselves be deceived: reading the list of ingredients on the packaging makes us more responsible and allows us to be better informed about the product and its effects on our health...

The Covid-19 unfortunately continues its progression in France and the French are also rushing to the supermarkets to stock up on food: pasta, pasta and more pasta... However, simple rules exist to continue to eat healthily during the quarantine. Here are 10 recommendations that can be read in the French press these days… (attention all these recommendations are only during this crisis, it is important to exercise also at home and to maintain a healthy lifestyle as much as possible).

Under the effect of an ecological awareness, Parisian women are turning more and more to eco-responsible fashion: attention to the quality of the fabrics (organic cotton, leather "vegan" ...), their origin and the manufacturing process of the garment.  They are more and more attracted to a timeless, quality and sustainable fashion, in short a fashion that takes care of the planet. Here are our little secrets for you too to participate in this wonderful trend!

Paris and romance, they go together like champagne and oysters, coffee and croissants, that's why beloved couples make a pilgrimage to the French capital every year on Valentine's Day or go on honey moon in the Ville Lumière. But why is Paris the "city of love" and does it really deserve the title?

La Parisienne likes healthy and natural things a little bit in all areas and this is also true for her hygiene, beauty products or even the care of her teeth. Before moving on to more aggressive treatments to whiten her teeth, which moreover lose their effect after six months and which are expensive and can damage the enamel, she will first use some of her grandmother's good secrets! Here are some of them, as well as a little lesson on teeth...

Focused on the notion of well-being, the sustainable commitment is essentially part of new codes of consumption for the Parisienne. It is not only the threat of disastrous global warming that motivates her, but also the desire to belong to a tribe concerned by the green attitude. As a result, she willingly lends herself to earth friendly initiatives even if it upsets her organization! Starting with her philosophy in terms of consumption...

Are you in the hunt for a chic and effortless Parisian looking? The hairstyle is fundamental and for the last two years the fringe cut have been everywhere. But as always the Parisian woman even with fringe has a style all her own. Let's try to decipher together... First rule: while bangs can be worn on most hairstyles, they don't necessarily fit everyone and can't necessarily correspond to all hair types, so you'll have to be critical in front of the mirror and make a few adjustments to its shape or length for a true Parisian look. If you've always hesitated to adopt it in 2019, this year it's almost unavoidable in Paris provided you choose the right fringe.

Depending on the district, Parisians benefit from a mixture of groundwater and drinkable river water. Whatever its source, the water that comes out of the taps, “l’eau de Paris” is of excellent quality, everywhere in the Ville Lumière. The water distributed is rigorously and permanently monitored, and its traceability is total.

A Parisian, or Parisienne in French, is a charming woman, often chic but complex and paradoxical. Let’s be clear: you can be charming without an ultra-bright smile and chic in blue jeans. The Parisian has an elusive personality that’s hard to pin down. At first, she comes off as distant and a little cold. But fairly quickly you realize she’s refined but nice. She’s saucy, with a stinging sense of humor. She likes to surprise you. She’ll open up when you least expect it, then suddenly pull back into her shell, and finally go back to being her charming self again.

The Parisian stands straight and walks with her head high. Haughty, superb, proud and snobbish? Not more than anyone else. Perhaps it’s just natural, genetic and involuntary? Certainly, the Parisian is aware that she belongs to an elite lucky enough to live in the city of light, the capital of style and romance. Does the way she carries herself have anything to do with this? Or is it a question of upbringing that engenders such haughty behavior? So, improve your posture and borrow an “unwittingly” superb attitude and perhaps obtain this, so Parisian, slightly snobbish charm.

Imprescindibili nel mondo della moda, le blogger diffondono le tendenze, condividendo le proprie « cotte » con i loro fan. Ecco le blogger francesi che hanno saputo inserirsi in questo mondo che appartiene loro a pieno titolo.

You don’t need to have, or to be, a baby to appreciate Bonpoint, the French-based, ultra chic baby apparel brand that all the celebs run to when they find out they're expecting. Regarding the number of celebrity mothers spotted at the flagship-store of Bonpoint, the label is a must: Michelle Obama, Claudia Schiffer, Katie Holmes were here. When Brad Pitt showed up with two girls of the tribe, the magazines went crazy. Bonpoint is a brand that is rich with emotion...

Dopo centotrenta anni di vita, l’azienda Paul, uno dei più grandi marchi della panificazione francese, è una vera ambasciatrice dell’Art de vivre alla francese. Presente in più di 33 Paesi, Paul rappresenta l’amore per il lavoro ben fatto, la gioia di offrire ogni giorno dei prodotti di qualità e di accogliere la clientela in una cornice unica e tipicamente francese. Il concetto di PAUL: pane fresco, di vari tipi e di grandissima qualità…

If you’re moving to Paris with teenagers, your teens will be mixing with French teens, which means some pretty strange words will be coming out of their mouths  French teens, like teens everywhere, have their own special language. Don’t panic. We’re here to help.

There are several differences between the French table manners and American dinner etiquette. Table manners in France are fundamental to every public dining situation. And every essential skill has to be built on a solid knowledge base. For French’s dining is more than just consuming calories, it is an Art de Vivre, a part of the partimoine culture. There is a proper technique for eating everything from foie gras to salad… 

Questa estate giravo per strade e mercatini di Parigi (tipo rue Mouffetard, nel 5ème, per intenderci), con Carla, una mia amica italiana, una che ha girato il mondo, sempre assetata di sapere e avida di conoscenze. Con un caldo quasi equatoriale, passiamo davanti a un banco di frutta e verdure dove Carla, scopre qualcosa che sembra interessarla moltissimo. Si tratta di coloratissimi figues de Barbarie, come noi chiamiamo i vostri fichidindia. 

In Parisian tradition, being a first-class hostess is more than pouring drinks and seeing that everyone gets fed. Meticulous attention to detail is very important to us, even after the meal.  Guests must feel pampered and cocooned as they slowly digest and engage in after-dinner conversation. It’s up to the hostess to see that everyone is having a nice time and will have wonderful memories of the evening. It’s time to serve good coffee, relaxing herbal teas, or delightful liqueurs.  If smoking is allowed, it’s also the right time to pass around the cigarette box, and offer the gents hand-rolled Churchills."

Are you enthralled by Paris but only have a few days to discover one of the most bewitching of capitals? Here is an idea of a romantic visit… Montmartre, Medici Fountain, hôtels particuliers (mansion houses) in the Marais...

Imprescindibili nel mondo della moda, le blogger diffondono le tendenze, condividendo le proprie « cotte » con i loro fan. Ecco le blogger francesi che hanno saputo inserirsi in questo mondo che appartiene loro a pieno titolo.

Since 1764 Baccarat has written the chapters of its remarkable history in sparkling letters. Founded in Lorraine, by permission of King Louis XV, the world’s most famous Crystalworks has, over the ages, become a symbol of superb craftsmanship and French Art de Vivre. The name Baccarat reverberates like an echo of outstanding pieces, extraordinary places and unforgettable parties.

Who goes under the table? No, it’s not some new Parisian parlor game, but the celebration of Epiphany. Like every year, all of France is getting ready to “draw kings” in a few days’ time with the famous galette des rois (King Cake). The yearly tradition starts on January 6th and runs for several days. All French kids dream of the same thing; getting that one piece of cake that hides the magic trinket that will earn them the right to be crowned king.

“Tomorrow’s Christmas! Paris has been getting ready for three weeks. From the Christmas lights on the Champs Elysees, to elaborate window displays at the capital’s most famous department stores, everything is magical and enchanting. “C’est TELLement magnifique”, says Mom. My name’s Emmie. I rewrote my letter to Santa Claus five times. It’s not because I kept changing my mind about what Christmas presents I wanted; it’s because I couldn’t find the right words to get him to stay an extra ten minutes at our house so I could give him a hug and talk with him. Daddy said not to be too hopeful. Santa has a lot to do on Christmas Eve and probably won’t have a second to spare.

At an upper crust dinner, how does one seat guests, in a way that shows respect for everyone and hurts no one’s feelings? Seating protocol is a conundrum for many a host and hostess.

Are French children calmer than other kids? Honestly, I have no idea. But I do hear a lot of North American Moms saying how well-behaved French kids seem to be. “How do you get them to sit still like that for an entire  family meal?” they ask. Well, childrearing in France is certainly more laid back than when I was a kid, but it’s still pretty strict about lots of things, and that includes bedtime rules. Preschoolers, for instance, are supposed to be in bed by 8pm at the latest (earlier if they’re sleepy), and too bad if Mom or Dad (or both) aren’t home from work yet. Like all children, after a long tiring day at school, French kids may be cranky, anxious, or rambunctious. How do you get them to sleep under those circumstances?

Non dovete sorprendervi se a Parigi tutti vi danno del voi. Vi piacerebbe familiarizzare, entrare un po' in confidenza, provare a sciogliere il ghiaccio del primo incontro, ma non c'è verso. Più vi sforzate di dare loro del tu e più loro insistono nel darvi del voi. Difficile spiegarlo, ma è così…

Ecco il condensato e lo spirito di una delle più belle e originali riviste che siano mai state create. Si chiama ÉGOÏSTE ed è rigorosamente stampata in bianco e nero… Fin dal 1977, anno della sua prima apparizione in edicola, quarantuno anni fa, sono usciti soltanto 18 numeri! Appena si sparge la voce che un nuovo numero di ÉGOÏSTE è in vendita, se non siete dotati di velocità supersonica per recarvi ad acquistarlo all'edicola più vicina, non lo troverete più: è già esaurito!

It’s the new French paradox: we, the French, complain a great deal, don’t have much faith in the future or in institutions and yet, with an average of two children per woman, France, along with Ireland, is Europe’s champion. And this isn’t all. When French women are interviewed, 32% of them dream of having three children… A great many experts correlate the birthrate with the rate of growth and the record French fertility rate is certainly enviable …

Dedicated to all women who recognize Frenchwomen as genuine style models, this book is an appealing, pocket-size guide to French style and glamour, with 103 practical and concrete tips and delightful photos and sketches. 

Just as we like dressing up to go out and wearing beautiful jewels, so table bon ton must reflect our elegance and “savoir vivre”. This French “savoir vivre” should never sacrifice simplicity and naturalness for the sake of being elegant. In Paris, the art of setting the table is a very rigorous art, especially when it comes to silverware. 

First things first, the hostess's polite "make yourself at home" is not to be taken literally! You are not at home, obviously. When it comes to the basic rules of manners that have been passed down from mother to daughter for generations, Parisian women are very strict. When invited by friends in France, some basic good manners to remember are:

Prima regola, non prendere mai alla lettera la frase, detta per buona educazione, dalla padrona di casa «Fate pure come se foste a casa vostra»! È chiaro, non è assolutamente così, non ci troviamo a casa nostra! Le Parigine ci tengono molto alle regole di base del “savoir vivre”, che si trasmettono da secoli di madre in figlia. Allora, se siete invitati a casa di amici in Francia, dovete conoscere alcune regole base della buona educazione, eccole qui:

Have you ever seen how a real Parisian woman eats the most common of sea foods, mussels? Invite her to dinner at one of the many Léon de Bruxelles scattered around Paris. She will be tempted by the most classic dish on the menu, famous "Moules marinière", served in the traditional casserole with cast-iron lid. She will chat pleasantly with you, sip a glass of cool red wine, not a beer, and will have an indescribable expression of satisfaction when the moules arrive at the table. Now, watch her carefully…

There are several differences between the French table manners and American dinner etiquette. Table manners in France are fundamental to every public dining situation. And every essential skill has to be built on a solid knowledge base. For French’s dining is more than just consuming calories, it is an Art de Vivre, a part of the partimoine culture. There is a proper technique for eating everything from asparagus to fish or dessert… 

NATHALIE PEIGNEY, Autrice di Sophie la Parigina (Rizzoli) in onda su Dimensione Suono Roma e su Dimensione Suono Soft.

Oh yes, Parisian ladies have beaches even in Paris: Paris-Plage. At the core of French manners is the "savoir-vivre" and good behavior. Thus, despite holidays being synonymous with rest and relaxation, one should never forget good manners. Here are some basic rules that a Parisian lady must respect when on the beach, whether she is in Biarritz, Brittany, or on the Côte d'Azur.

Il formaggio è uno dei fiori all’occhiello del patrimonio gastronomico francese ed è il prodotto lattiero caseario più consumato dalla parigina. Ma come tagliarlo secondo la forma come a Parigi?

Così come ci piace vestirci per uscire, indossare dei bei gioielli, il bon ton a tavola deve riflettere la nostra eleganza e il “savoir vivre”. Questo “savoir vivre” alla francese non deve mai essere privo di semplicità e di naturalezza, per essere elegante. A Parigi, l’arte della tavola è un’arte molto rigorosa, soprattutto quando parliamo di posate.

Eh sì, le Parigine hanno le spiagge anche a Parigi, Paris-Plage, e il “savoir-vivre” e il comportamento da avere con gli altri sono fondamentali nell’educazione francese: le vacanze sono sinonimi di riposo e di relax, senza dimenticare mai la buona educazione. Ecco alcune regole base che deve rispettare una parigina quando sta sulla spiaggia, che sia a Biarritz, in Bretagna o sulla Costa Azzurra.

Antoine vive con Adar, ma sogna di stare con Alexis. Louis è innamorato di Matilde ma sta per sposarsi con Juliee. Gérard, che ama solo Hélène, cadrà fra le braccia di Ariel? Tre fratelli in piena confusione. Come ritrovare la giusta strada o... sfuggire alle responsabilità?
Una commedia sull'amore, dove fra tradimenti, equivoci e bugie, tre fratelli proveranno a dare una svolta alla propria vita… Un cast magnifico: Laurent Lafitte, Nicolas Bedos, Benjamin Biolay, Agnes Jaoui, Marie-Christine Barrault, Guy Marchand, Bruno Putzulu, Arthur Igual, Julien Baumgartner, Didier Flamand, Vincent Lecuyer, Irène Jacob

«Grazie a Maria Consiglio Visco Marigliano del Monte per avermi dato la possibilità di partecipare a questa trasmissione che esalta la nobiltà del saper vivere in un'epoca di volgarizzazione e di globalizzazione ad oltranza. La cultura e le tradizioni comuni ai nostri due Paesi, Italia e Francia, sono di eccezionale qualità e devono rimanere presenti in ogni atto della nostra vita», ci dice Nathalie Peigney. Lo sapevate che Parigi ha anche le sue spiagge e le parigine il loro art-de-vivre sulle spiagge? «Anche la spiaggia esige da noi il rispetto di norme e comportamenti dettati da educazione e buon gusto…"

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The charm of Parisians is as unmistakable as it is indecipherable ... Now a book explains their secret to us “ Sophie the Parisian, style tips from a true parisian Woman" (Rizzoli). "We don't look at the appearance," says the writer Nathalie Peigney. "What matters are self-esteem and savoir vivre". By Virginia Ricci for Io Donna magazine.

Il 18 maggio, Francesca Lorenzoni presenterà al Circolo dei Lettori a Torino, il libro «Sophie la Parigina, 103 cose da fare per essere come lei» (Rizzoli), insieme all’autrice Nathalie Peigney. Francesca Lorenzoni è una blogger e scrittrice che racconta, in rete e con un libro, le signore di mezza età. Le ho fatto qualche domanda che interesserà sicuramente tante di noi…

“La parigina è classica nei gusti, eppure risolutamente contemporanea”, dice la scrittrice Nathalie Peigney. Attiva e dinamica, la parigina si muove con disinvoltura tra casa, figli e ufficio. Buongustaia e conviviale, guarda alla qualità dell’alimentazione più che alla linea…

Il fascino delle parigine è tanto inconfondibile quanto indecifrabile… Ora un libro ci spiega il loro segreto: “Non guardiamo all’apparenza”, spiega la scrittrice Nathalie Peigney, “quel che conta sono autostima e saper vivere”. Di Virginia Ricci.

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Published by RIZZOLI, Sophie the Parisian's is a modern life style guide about PARIS. Illustrated with color drawings by Alessandra Ceriani, complemented by a list of Parisians' favorite locations and enriched with gastronomic recipes. After the international success of Nathalie Peigney's first, self-published edition, this luxurious book, will be available for purchase for Fall 2018.

Comportarsi come lei non è facile, ma possibile. Anche per chi non vive nella Ville Lumière. Ecco come fare, in 15 mosse, dal libro SOPHIE LA PARIGINA di Nathalie Peigney (Rizzoli).

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La ballerina del Balletto de l’Opéra di Parigi, appena nominata, quest’anno, étoile, alla fine di una rappresentazione del Don Chisciotte all’Opéra Bastille, si racconta sulle sue passioni. Un colloquio pieno di brio e freschezza, che rispecchia la sua immagine.

Una bellissima cinquantenne madre (juliette Binoche) è divorziata è alla continua ricerca dell’amore, quello vero…  Un film sulla lallazione del discorso amoroso e su una donna che si crede sola ed è tutte le donne.

Diana è “La” parigina per eccellenza. Alta, slanciata un portamento ineffabile e un carattere dallo charme pazzesco e sorprendentemente contrastante, grazie al quale passa da improvvisi scoppi di risa a sguardi pieni di emozionante tenerezza. Direttrice legale – nella vita –  di un’importante radio, Diane riesce a destreggiarsi tra un’argomentazione giuridica e una chiacchiera mondana, e riesce anche ad affrontare un colloquio confidenziale con il brio di una gran signora. In sua compagnia, si potrebbero passare ore e ore…

Più di 4.000 paia di stivali: tanti sono quelli confezionati, ogni giorno, nella fabbrica di Aigle a Châtellerault! Stivali mitici per le parigine come noi, ma anche per le nostre madri e nonne, per le nostre cugine di provincia che vivono in montagna, al mare o in campagna. In effetti, se la vita all’aria aperta fa parte della storia di Aigle fin dai suoi esordi nel 1853, il marchio è andato a spaziare in altri campi, passando dalla vita agreste alla città, e affermandosi come uno dei protagonisti dell’outdoor lifestyle e come un elemento basic del guardaroba delle parigine.

Being Parisian? It’s feeling the mad energy that makes Paris so vibrant; it’s soaking up the culture in every corner of the city; and it’s the people you meet here. Parisianness means elegance and a certain lifestyle. It means keeping your smile, despite the Parisian reputation for being so bad-tempered. It also means travelling a lot, although you would never think of living anywhere else!

Brigitte de Roquemaurel è un’autentica parigina, ha lo charme, l’intelligenza pratica e ironica e, per finire, la classe così innata delle donne che vivono nella Ville Lumière, un’eleganza natural-chic, che non cade mai nell’esagerazione. A suo parere, l’«Essere parigina» vuol dire avere carattere, personalità, femminilità e una certa dose di sensibilità…

Béatrice, Brigitte, Catherine, Cécile, Chantal, Charlotte, Isabelle, Marion, Nicole, Maxime e io Sophie, tutta la squadra del blog Sophie the Parisian vi augura un bellissimo e felicissimo Anno Nuovo. Siete stati molti, moltissimi, a seguirci da tre anni, grazie di cuore! Per noi, il 2018 sarà un appuntamento importante, con l'uscita a marzo della nuovissima edizione di Sophie la Parigina pubblicata da Rizzoli e la creazione di nuovi prodotti per la boutique di Sophie. La nostra missione sarà sempre e comunque divertirvi e informarvi, per raccontarvi la vita a Parigi e svelarvi i segreti di una parigina dei giorni nostri. Buon Anno a tutti!

In French culture, there are rules about how certain foods are to be served at formal occasions. The most difficult dishes to serve are not necessarily the most difficult to enjoy. Serving foie gras, smoked salmon or fish to Parisian guests? In French tradition, there’s special etiquette for serving these dishes. Here are a few do’s and don’ts for the perfect hostess or host…

For a very long time in France, cheese was considered food for the masses, and therefore actually low-class. Until the French Revolution (1780), cheese was hardly mentioned in French menus. However, for a large part of the French population, cheese constituted the only source of protein in their diets. Nonetheless, certain dairy products, such as crème fraiche (sort of like our sour cream) and fresh soft cheeses (akin to our cream cheese or cottage cheese) were considered worthy of aristocratic palates.

In French culture, there are rules about how certain foods are to be served at formal occasions. The most difficult dishes to serve are not necessarily the most difficult to enjoy. Serving grapefruit, a nougat glacé or a cantaloupe to Parisian guests? In French tradition, there’s special etiquette for serving these dishes. Here are a few do’s and don’ts for the perfect hostess or host…

There are several differences between the French table manners and American dinner etiquette. Table manners in France are fundamental to every public dining situation. And every essential skill has to be built on a solid knowledge base. For French’s dining is more than just consuming calories, it is an Art de Vivre, a part of the partimoine culture. There is a proper technique for eating everything from asparagus to fish or dessert… 

Have you ever seen how a real Parisian woman eats the most common of sea foods, mussels? Invite her to dinner at one of the many Léon de Bruxelles scattered around Paris. She will be tempted by the most classic dish on the menu, famous "Moules marinière", served in the traditional casserole with cast-iron lid. She will chat pleasantly with you, sip a glass of cool red wine, not a beer, and will have an indescribable expression of satisfaction when the moules arrive at the table. Now, watch her carefully…