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!


\"GREEN\"Why is the textile industry one of the most polluting industries in the world?

In our clothes everything pollutes: pesticides for cotton, dyes, glues, oil to make polyester, transport, microfibre rejects at each wash, final destruction. Starting from there, it is enough to adapt this notion to the 80 billion garments manufactured, per year, in the world! As you will have understood, the real problem with textiles is that we buy/consumer too much of them. In France, we throw away an average of 12 kg of clothes every year, and we only wear 30% of our wardrobe! We hardly dare to imagine the figures on a global level...

\"GREENWhy do we \"consume\" so much clothing?

Because we are extremely influential, our relatives, friends, family, colleagues, magazines and ... social networks (Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook and others). And the \"Influencers\" of which I am one! And who influences us influencers? Fashion and therefore brands! And these, understanding the stakes, have increased the number of collections per year. For some brands, fashions even change every week. The goal is of course to push consumption!

Before, clothing was a necessity, today we buy clothes to shine in society and on the networks! Clothes end up accumulating in our wardrobes (7 out of 10 are almost never worn).

How to dress eco-responsibly?

To switch to an eco-responsible dressing room, you must first agree to change your buying behaviour and avoid impulse purchases. But you must also work on your own  wardrobe and look for ethical brands on the internet. Here is a kind of 9-point instructions for use.

1: Consume better

Look at the labels to check the origin, the manufacturing conditions and the raw material. For the \"GREENmaterials prefer organic cotton, hemp, linen and recycled fibres. Buy clothes from Fair Wear factories (where the people involved in making the garment work in decent conditions). Be careful: if the raw materials cost more and everyone in the production chain is better paid, the garment will necessarily cost a little more, so it would be wise to consume less...

2: Consume less

To adopt this strategy, we have to reduce our wardrobe to the maximum, buy what we need and nothing more (hence the interest in buying beautiful quality pieces that please every time we wear them). The rotation in the wardrobe must be perfect! The impact on the environment is already huge.

3: Consume less and better

Instead of buying 10 t-shirts a year, buy 4, but in organic cotton or recycled fibres. Or even better, buy them second-hand (this means that you don\'t have to draw on natural resources again to produce a new garment). A tip: to be sure to keep a piece of clothing as long as possible, you have to make sure that the size and cut are appropriate, in addition to the quality.

\"GREEN4: How to dress for less money

The best expense is the one you make! Instead of buying new clothes, wear them until their last breath, i.e. take extreme care of them (wash at 30°C maximum, no tumble dryer, and as soon as the first signs of wear appear, mend them urgently!).

5: Boycott fast fashion brands

Now that we know that the big fashion brands exploit workers, create a lot of ecological damage and use synthetics that are toxic to our bodies, stopping subsidizing them is the first thing to do.

6: Stop seeing shopping as therapy

We live in an age of materialism and consumerism that promises to make us happy if we buy constantly. To believe that we will forget all our problems by buying this beautiful skirt or this shirt is completely false.

7: Look for ethical brands\"GREEN

This may take a little time, since unlike conventional brands that are within everyone\'s reach, ethical brands are essentially sold on the Internet.

Learning about and finding out about the brands on the fairtrade fashion market is one of the first things to do when you want to adhere to responsible fashion. To get started, just do a Google search.

8: Review your wardrobe

\"images\"Analyze your wardrobe to decide what to do with each piece of clothing: keep, repair, recycle or donate. And... choose the basics: that way, you\'ll always have something to wear. The basics necessarily rhyme with quality and beautiful materials. Having a minimalist wardrobe means dressing sustainably. With time, you start to realize which colours are best for you, so focus on those colours!

9: Watch out for sales and buy second hand

Watching out for special offers from ethical brands is always the right plan when you want to save money. Buying ethically and responsibly also means reusing.

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?


\"e6ac7f0bcae9638a7ed00692a494d7cc\"What makes the French capital, more than any other city in the world, considered THE romantic city par excellence and THE destination par excellence for Valentine\'s Day getaways and newlyweds.

The beauty of Paris

With the great central Paris designed by Baron Georges Haussman, as well as the charming cobbled streets of Montmartre and the Marais, it is no wonder that Paris is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

A walk through the city hand in hand is certainly more romantic than a ride on a bus or metro, and the small size of Paris and its wide streets make it an ideal place to stroll around and admire the scenery. There is always something beautiful around the next corner.

 

 

The cinema, ambassador of the city\"Midnight-in-Paris-2011-Woody-Allen-04\"

Over the years, many films such as \"French Kiss\", \"Amélie\" and \"Minuit à Paris\" have incorporated a certain idea of the French capital that is difficult to shake. Not to mention Woody Allen and his romantic betting show.

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The romantic aspect is a cultural and artistic heritage.

Because it is considered a romantic city, and many artists have portrayed it as a city where love is king.The romantic aspect is a cultural and artistic heritage, with the romantic current in literature (Rousseau, Hugo, Mme de Staël, Musset, Chateaubriand...). It is also tributes in music in the repertoires of Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Joe Dassin that have contributed to the popularity of this expression. Paris is an open-air museum-city, which offers many activities commonly considered as \"romantic\": walks along the Seine, strolls in parks and gardens, visits to museums, cruises on flyboats, the many restaurants celebrating French gastronomy...

 

 

The reputation of Parisians, romantics and flirts?

The French are considered to be romantic Latins. Being the \"lovecapital, foreign tourists will therefore often associate Paris with the fact that it symbolizes the whole of France and therefore the city of lovers. Moreover, throughout the world, the French have indeed the reputation of being effective seducers. The French language, itself, is often considered one of the most beautiful and therefore seductive by foreigners. True or false, this first factor could explain the influence of Paris as \"the most romantic city in the world\".

The capital of idyllic and romantic photos on Instagram

It is therefore the cliché of a postcard famous for its monuments (Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Coeur, Pont des Arts, Louvre, etc) and its particular light that make it an ideal setting for all romantic tourists who wish to take idyllic photos on Instagram ;)

Romantic places on every corner

\"loveBut Paris is above all romantic places everywhere! Unusual or famous, the city abounds with places, good deals, activities to do as lovers to spend delicious moments. There is something for everyone. Because of its history, its fame and its landscapes, Paris shines among the European capitals. The richness of its places, the beauty of its landscapes, the fact that one can believe oneself in a romantic comedy at any moment give it that special aspect. Paris therefore seems to deserve its title of \"the most romantic city in the world\".

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...


\"Make - consume - discard - make - consume - discard - etc.\". Why not put an end to this cycle which will inevitably run up against the depletion of the planet\'s resources? \"is the kind of sentence we often hear on the terrace of trendy Parisian cafés or on the way out of Parisian schools.

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Indeed, whether it is a fashion effect or a collective awakening, the Parisian woman has become aware of her negative role with an over-consumption of objects of all categories, from fashion to decoration and food. \"By modifying my consumption habits a little, I can considerably extend the lifespan of my objects, which will decrease production and reduce the quantity of waste\", Martine tells me in front of a window at the department store of Le Bon Marché de Paris.

\"OUROf course Martine but not only… Beyond slowing down the impact of our consumption on the environment, all these actions are very often a source of savings!

But how do you explain this? Concretely: borrowing, renting, buying second-hand rather than systematically buying new, and repairing, giving, reselling, exchanging rather than throwing away, allows us to optimize the use of our objects and postpone as late as possible the moment when we have to get rid of them.

Buying new but responsible? Yes, but how?

Before buying a new product, the first reflex is to ask yourself: will it really be useful? Why not borrow it from those around me, rent it or buy it second-hand? ... If buying a new product finally meets a real need, we might as well make the right choices so that it lasts as long as possible and thus contribute to preserving the planet\'s resources while doing good to our wallet.

In France, environmental labels indicate to the consumer that the products on which they are affixed are more resistant, easily dismantled, repairable, simple to maintain or that they benefit from an extended warranty...

Discover all the environmental labels classified by product category.

https://www.ademe.fr/labels-environnementaux

Ideas received for which we must fight....\"OUR

The list of preconceived ideas that prevent people from changing their consumption habits can be a long one. And yet, avoiding systematically buying something new or throwing away things that could still be useful is within everyone\'s reach! And there is often much more to be gained from it than one might think.

\"Buying second hand is too risky.\"

\"Better buy than rent\"

\"Better to buy than borrow\"

\"Fixing it isn\'t worth it.\"

\"Buying sustainable, it\'s not profitable.\"

\"Reselling things is complicated.\"

\"Barter is outdated.\"

\"Offering, there\'s not much point\"

To all his preconceived ideas, we say No !

Our objects have not one but many futures. Why should they necessarily have to be bought new when they can be borrowed, rented or bought second hand? Why should they have to be thrown away when they could be repaired, given away, resold or exchanged?”… Carole, 21 years old, law student at the University of Assas in Paris.

Long life to our objects!

New mobilization campaign to extend the lifespan of objects!

\"OURIn order to find their way around and adopt the right reflexes, the French Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity Transition and the ADEME agency (1) have created a site with all kinds of practical advice, news, tools for sharing your objects with your neighbours or even diagnosing equipment breakdowns... But it is also and above all a directory through which you can quickly identify the professionals best able to meet your needs, whether it is a question of finding an alternative to buying new or a solution to avoid throwing away anything that might still be useful.


https://longuevieauxobjets.gouv.fr/

And to accompany the action, the site presents tutorials, tools to share our objects between neighbours, to diagnose the breakdowns of numerous devices and a directory giving access to the contact details of a large number of professionals whose activity or service offer makes it possible to extend the lifespan of our objects.\"OUR


The new communication campaign \"Our objects have many futures\", presents everyday objects - a telephone, a toy, a chair, a dress... - in a humorous and offbeat way and shows the multiplicity of choices available to us to consume differently.

Bravo !!!

(1) The Ademe Agency helps to finance projects, from research to implementation, in the following areas: waste management, soil conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energies, raw material savings, air quality, noise abatement, the transition to the circular economy and the fight against food wastage.

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.


\"11470cc8128c821f264590831431083f\"Everybody talks about Parisian charm. Perhaps part of our charm stems from being mysterious. We’re like hidden, genetically programmed behavior codes that only other Parisians know how to read and use. You hear a lot about French attitude or typically Parisian behavior. Well, I guess it’s true. We have typical ways of acting with our friends, our men, our kids, and strangers. We know what we want and how to get it, but we won’t reveal our strategy too much. 

There’s the native Parisian, born and bred in Paris, and then there’s the “Parisian by adoption.” As it turns out, it can be hard to tell them apart. Fortunately, you don’t have to be born Parisian to become Parisian. According to Karl Lagerfeld, “You don’t even have to be French to be Parisian”— provided, however, that you have a good friend like me, a benevolent godmother who takes you under her wing and reveals all the tricks of the trade. And, of course, provided you have the proper survival guide from which to extract essential pearls of wisdom as needed. Where can you find it? It’s in your hand! 

Be careful. Becoming Parisian is possible, but it’s an art. It takes a lot of work to achieve the supreme result: perfect style that looks natural and spontaneous. One day you’ll finally \"30438603567190ccf731178a69984bab\"mange, but watch out—if you want to stay glamorous, there’s no letting up. One slip and you’re a “has been.” Not that I want to be discouraging. Hang in there and follow my advice. Write my tips on post-its and stick them on the fridge, on your bathroom mirror, and on the dashboard of your car. In no time, “Parisian-ness” will soon become an automatic reflex. 

Another part of our appeal is the way we mix our grandmothers’ traditions with the latest trends. We dream of traditional dishes with rich sauces but nourish ourselves on steamed haricots verts (French beans) with barely a dash of olive oil. We enjoy simple and light nouvelle cuisine but also love not-so-light Italian recipes that we happily blend into our own culinary heritage. This is sometimes known as “the French paradox.” It is the art of masterfully juggling styles, of nimbly shifting back and forth between apparently contradictory trends. It is an acquired skill. 

We’re brought up to be careful about the way we speak; language is part of our image and bearing. Yet we don’t hesitate to adapt some of the “in” expressions of our teenage children, which are not always refined but are an unavoidable part of urban life. Pop slang one moment, literary discussion the next—it’s not always easy to keep up with our conversation, but that’s just the way it goes, for the Parisian does not have a moment to spare! 

We are said to be elegant. Even if our style is meticulously planned, it must look very natural. Once again, we have our little secrets. There are strict rules for being and staying chic, whether we’re getting married, strolling the banks of the Seine, or sipping a cocktail at Café de Flore, a legendary sidewalk café in the quaint Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. The same goes for our \"18ed3d4c278f86998c2134deb1ad202e\"kids. They must be well bred, well behaved, and impeccably dressed.

My girlfriends in the States are always telling me how Parisian I am and asking me for advice on shopping and style. I take the compliments with all due modesty. Of course, we know all the right addresses in the French capital for just about everything—from the fanciest chocolate éclair to the best private sales. We’re very proud to boast about our “finds,” but only rarely will we actually divulge our “secret” addresses. A Parisienne wouldn’t be a Parisienne without her little black book of the “right places.” After all, whether you’re looking for a soup bar, a hat boutique, or a health spa, “in” is “in, “out” is “out,” and Heaven have mercy on anyone who doesn’t know the difference! 

The Parisian is said to be svelte. But do we ever love our pastries, sausage, and cheese, none of which is exactly great for a woman’s figure! How do we keep the weight off? Let’s say that we are constantly on guard, preferring the philosophy of “preventing and correcting” to that of “repairing and healing.”

Last but not least, the Parisian woman would not be what she is without Paris, a city that is sublime but often gray, an exciting place but also a tough one. Paris is a magnificent setting, a stage for the greatest celebrities of our time. Paris is also a demanding place to live. If you are worthy of the Ville Lumière (City of Light), you won’t be seen dead in baggy sportswear or sloppy shoes. Paris is a city where people are expected to outdo themselves. There are strict rules here about what is and isn’t done. If one is or aspires to be Parisian, one behaves as \"b8073220fef085ed85f172d263840428\"expected 24/7, even when traveling. Paris is a harsh mistress, but the Parisian bends to her strict rules and criticism with pride. She is proud of the beauty of the city and its cultural riches. This pride can be sensed in her character.

To keep her face looking naturally youthful even as time marches on, to keep her figure despite a sweet tooth, and to live up to her famous reputation, the Parisian woman must constantly have the right attitude at the right moment. 

 

If you want to know more about… read my book “Tips from a true Parisian woman” (Rizzoli).

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… 


1. Foie gras

Cutlery: small knife, small fork.

Cut your foie gras with a fork and place enough for one mouthful on a small piece of toast. You can also use your knife (the blades are now made of stainless steel) although a fork is more elegant.

2. Smoked salmon

Cutlery: Fish cutlery.

• With toast

Butter a small piece of toast. Then sprinkle several drops of lemon juice on the salmon on your plate. Cut a piece with your fish knife. Bring the salmon to your mouth with the fork and eat the buttered bread along with it. 

• With blinis

Eat in the same way as caviar with blinis.

3. Shellfish

Cutlery: oyster fork.

Take the small fork found on the left of the forks. Use this very practical fork to detach all of the flesh from the shell and swallow.

You can drink the seawater although delicately without making any noise.

A fingerbowl is required with this dish.

4. Salad

Cutlery: a fork (only).

Never cut lettuce with a knife. Use your fork and a piece of bread to carefully fold the leaves before bringing them to your mouth. In a good house, the leaves should never be too big in order to eat them without difficulty.

5. Cheese

Cutlery: small knife.

Never touch the cheese with your fingers. You should use a piece of bred to hold your cheese and remove the crust with your knife. Never use your fork, even if you’re given one, except for gruyere, if you eat it without bread.

6. Soups, consumes, bisques, fish soups

Cutlery: soupspoon or entremets spoon.

Use the spoon to the right of your knife. Bring it slowly to your mouth and drink out of the end of the spoon. In Great Britain, soups are eaten from the side of the spoon. Never drink from the consume bowl. Above all, never raise the dish if the soup is poured into a soup dish.

Bon appétit, Chantal

© Pictures: front page istock

 

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."

Love in Paris.....

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… 

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…

Buon anno a tutti

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…

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Edizione Italiana

Edita da RIZZOLI, Sophie la Parigina è una guida di stile moderna su PARIGI. Illustrata dai disegni di Alessandra Ceriani, completata da un elenco degli indirizzi preferiti dalla parigina e arricchita di ricette gastronomiche.

 

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Published by RIZZOLI New York, Sophie the Parisian'sis a modern life style guide about PARIS. Illustrated with color drawings, complemented by a list of Parisians' favorite locations and enriched with gastronomic recipes.

 
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