14.42 - Salivating over our #FranceStack library... Where shall we travel today?
In this FREE le Bulletin we dive into #FranceStack Library. The library for francophiles. A wonderful place:~80 of the best France-based writer sites on Substack. You can help me here! Please...
Bonjour friends… I’m thrilled that you’re here again this week - bienvenue !
What’s happening in MyFrenchLife Magazine - new articles.
I love it that our Magazine Contributors take us to their favourite places around France. On y va ! C’est parti !
Here we go to visit:the superb islands of Brittany - have you been there?
and we’re off to Wissant - do you know where that is? Well, you’re about to :)
Next, we explore #FranceStack: The fabulous francophile library established & curated by me here.
We celebrate that Jennifer Andrewes has completed her extraordinary pilgrimage!
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Judy - 26.10.’24
1. Let’s explore & read the new articles in My FrenchLife Magazine
Did you know there are >3000 articles in MyFrenchLife Magazine, where savvy francophiles love to immerse themselves and indulge?
Thank you to all Contributors to our magazine. I love that your articles take us from one end of France to another and constantly remind us of the diversity of this wonderful and diverse country. Merci.
Judy.
Here are the most recently published articles:
Escapades:
1 →Wissant: Beautiful in Summer and Winter — Part 1
by Caroline McCormick-Clarke ←
I love Wissant for its beautiful bay, the uplifting light, the sunsets, the fiercely independent, no-nonsense locals, & the beautiful food. My husband prefers the depths of winter here when the vent du nord is truly blowing, the rain can be relentless and there are minimal tourists.
…Reminding you that Caroline is a new Contributor to MyFrenchLife Magazine, This is her second article. - Welcome Caroline.
2. France: Exploring the Islands of Brittany
by Traci Parent ←
The islands of Brittany: From the nearly 800 islands I've chosen to feature three that are a bit more 'sauvage' to discover and explore. On y va? Let's go!
This is the tenth article by Traci for our Magazine. - Thank you Traci.
↓ CLICK IMAGE & read all the new articles on MyFrenchLife Magazine ↓
2. Salivating over our #FranceStack library
As a francophile where do you go to find your information and inspiration?
We appreciate that there are many sources, and this year we’ve worked hard to build another one: #FranceStack Library, just for you.
I have the pleasure of introducing you to #FranceStack.
Here you’ll find some of the best writers, writing in English from France,
I established and curate this library to provide you with current inspiring material from France.
It is already a library comprising the work of <100 writers, and many of these writers are producing new work each week! The Library is growing fast!
Have you explored it yet?
Our #FranceStack Library is alive, vibrant, and diverse, and it covers writing about travel, moving to France, French food, French wine, French literature, French music, French culture, French politics, French language, moving to France, and life in many different parts of France. Oh and so much more.
This is so much more than a travel library about France. This is a living in France library.
I’ll take you on a mini-tour shall I?
→Here is where you’ll find #FranceStack Library ←
just click to enter and bookmark this link.
There are currently 80 writers in our Library, and we’re adding more all the time as we come across fascinating writing from France which is being published on Substack.
#FranceStack is housed on the le Bulletin newsletter website. ←and it remains pinning to the top, to make it easy for you to find.
Now, about the navigation.
A list of 80 writers writing about different topics presents as quite a challenge in terms of navigation.
How to navigate #FranceStack
When you OPEN the link to #FranceStack,
pause and then,
move your CURSOR over the top left hand side of the page, then right click and a table of contents will appear.
The library contents are ARRANGED alphabetically, and sorted by the name of their publication. Under the listing of each publication, you’ll find the name of the author and what they write about. In an attempt to make this easier for you. The listings are arranged in groups- eg: A-C, D-F, G-I, J-L, M-O, P-R, S-U, V-Z
A peep at the ‘A’ section of the library by way of example:
A B C: [navigation]
A. Absolument by Kelsey Rose
A. An American Designer in Paris by Kathryn Ivey
A. An American Who Fled Paris by Alexandra Marshall
I was a citified Paris correspondent for fancy American glossies who went to Green Acres, a village of 175 people in the middle of a forest. It's been interesting.
A. A Good Vintage by Sasha Cohen
“I will share stories, tips, mis-adventures, and triumphs. My posts include personal essays, observations, and highlights from some of my favorite places in France.” says Sacha
A. An Insiders Guide To The Regions Of France by Thomasina Shealey, Publisher
Daily e-Newsletter · Travel Insights · Insider Intel · Living in France · Cafés · Art Galleries · Antiques · Museums · French Properties · Hotels · Inns · B & B · Weekend Pursuits 🇫🇷
A. Anne of Green Places by Anne Thomas
I write my way through the nooks and crannies of the natural+human world - currently in Grenoble, France, gateway to the French Alps. Place, history, ecology, art.
A. A Photographer’s Life in Provence by Joanna Maclennan
I am an Interiors, lifestyle, travel and portrait photographer living in Provence. Come and join me on my journey as I discover the world of Substack!
A. Aussie On the Metro by John Baxter
A Veteran Australian expat in Paris.
A. A Week in Paris by Emily
A weekly newsletter sharing my family's day to day life in Paris. What we did. What we ate. Where we went. Join us!
So, here is where you’ll find all of these writers from France. #FranceStack is a perfect francophile library in which to spend time.
Now it’s your turn…
I’d appreciate it if you’d play a role here and help me make #FranceStack better…
a) Please let me know if you’ve come across other writers in France with a site on Substack, not already in #FranceStack - have a look…
and
b) Do you have a favourite writer already in #FranceStack?
Please let me know in the comments.
3. …And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram → @MaVieFrançaise
Images and so much more… Stories…. Each day, each week we offer something fresh!
Bursting with news, views and articles, video chats, poetry, introductions to new magazine contributors… and more… follow us and join in @maviefrancaise … See you there soon, I hope.
Jennifer Andrewes: Pilgrimage Report
The only constant on our INSTA account for the last 107 days has been the weekly post by Jennifer Andrewes on her 2024 solo pilgrimage - Via Francigena - Canterbury to Rome: 2500km
Having crossed northern France, then the St Bernard Pass, (the third highest) from Switzerland to Italy, through Sienna… and onward toward Roma.
Rome was only 20km away when she wrote these words:
Roma here we come, ready or not. After 2,385km of anticipation the last 20km awaits.
Bonus playlist song today: Starship, ‘Nothing’s gonna stop us now’.
‘… Let 'em say we're crazy, I don't care about that
Put your hand in my hand baby, don't ever look back
Let the world around us just fall apart
Baby, we can make it if we're heart to heart.’
Our momentum overcomes all obstacles.
You can read the details and see her progress map in her weekly guest post on our Instagram account @maviefrancaise
AND NOW, SHE’S ARRIVED in ROME, 2409km from Canterbury, and the day before her birthday… Congratulations Jennifer Andrewes!
How do you challenge yourself?
Have you ever undertaken what you’ve called a ‘big’ challenge?
Do you have a message for Jennifer?
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