15.37 - French Wine, Wild Surf & 1960s Fashion: Your Weekly Dose of French Culture
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Bonjour mes amis !
It’s wonderful to have you back here with me today! Bienvenue !
In this newsletter, you’ll find fresh articles, “French Wine, Wild Surf & 1960s Fashion: Your Weekly Dose of French Culture ”
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***AND if you’re at a loss to understand what the heck is going on in France at the moment… the “Bloquons tout” movement, and how the political scene works - I have prepared an EXPLAINER article, where I try to explain how the French system and culture works/or doesn’t ;)
À bientôt !
Warmly,
Judy - 13.09.2025
1. MyFrenchLife™Magazine new articles
“There are many talented contributors to MyFrenchLife Magazine and I thank all of you for sharing your experiences with us in such an engaging manner.
You take us right across France & deep into many worm-holes. We delight in discovering
and learning more about France beyond the cliché”
Merci
Judy
a) White Wines of Northern France
by Eveline Chartier
Flowing from the Atlantic to Vouvray, to the Loire... This article will truly wet your appetite, and all while learning more about these delicious wines!“
All with Eveline holding your hand.
b) On the Côte Sauvage
by Nick Garnett
I always thought that if you wanted to surf you had to go somewhere like Maui in the Hawaiian islands, or at least look like you’d auditioned for Baywatch in a previous life.”
But that’s not true as we discovered when we first visited the French Atlantic coast at Lit et Mixe. About thirty minutes south of Arcachon and the Dune du Pilat, Lit is a sleepy little town with a hidden secret; and it’s a secret that belongs to most coastal towns and villages on the nearly 200 km stretch of coast from Arcachon to Bayonne - the wild Atlantic surf,” writes Nick.
c) 3 ways to bring 1960s French fashion into your wardrobe
by Laure Albouy
Fashion in the 1960s was the perfect mix of modern, daring, and elegant.”
It’s so distinct that imitating it can feel like playing dress up. So instead, here are 3 ways to sprinkle and own the spirit of the 1960s in our 2025 outfits,” writes Laure.
2. Merci mille fois
“Thank you for subscribing to ‘le Bulletin’, the newsletter of MyFrenchLife Magazine.”
Judy MacMahon
Chers amis (dear friends)
As always, I'm here celebrating the beautiful tapestry of French life with all of you wonderful readers. Your enthusiasm for these stories makes writing this newsletter such a joy.
Each week when I sit down to curate these pieces, I think about how they might spark something special for you. Perhaps a wine recommendation for your next dinner party, a new destination for your travel dreams, or simply a moment of French-inspired beauty in your day.
I love how our community has grown into this wonderful space where we can share these authentic French experiences. Whether you're reading this from Paris, Sydney, New York, somewhere in France, or anywhere in between, we're all connected by our shared passion for the richness of French culture.
Your comments and messages tell me these stories resonate, and that means everything to me. Don't forget to keep an eye out for Saturday's special PAID subscriber le Bulletin, it may just tempt you to upgrade your subscription.
Until then, I hope you'll savour each of these stories like a good French wine - slowly, with appreciation for all the layers of flavor. Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey.
Warmly yours,
A bientôt
Judy
judy@myfrenchlife.org
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