August in France: Why Life Feels Different in Summer
France is remarkably structured for most of the year. Then August arrives. Shops close, cities empty,…
by Rebeca Plantier August 13, 2026
France is remarkably structured for most of the year. Then August arrives. Shops close, cities empty,…
by Rebeca Plantier August 13, 2026
A simple baked ratatouille recipe from my French aunt Mounette — a woman who embodied balance,…
by Rebeca Plantier May 28, 2026
There is something about living in France for the past 25+ years that I’ve come to…
by Rebeca Plantier April 20, 2026
French leek soup is often searched as a weight loss recipe. But in France, it’s not…
by Rebeca Plantier February 18, 2026
I’m often asked for book recommendations about France, and I always hesitate. Not because I don’t…
by Rebeca Plantier January 27, 2026
After more than twenty-five years living in France, I’ve noticed something quietly radical: when it comes…
by Rebeca Plantier January 6, 2026
A warm, personal look inside the everyday French habits that support wellbeing: real food, gentle movement,…
by Rebeca Plantier November 29, 2025
Living near the French Alps has taught me that winter skincare isn’t about perfection—it's about nourishment.…
by Rebeca Plantier November 28, 2025
When I moved to France, I finally discovered a healthier, calmer way of eating. The Mediterranean…
by Rebeca Plantier October 1, 2025
A decade of cold water swimming in Lake Annecy has shaped how I think about identity,…
by Rebeca Plantier February 8, 2023