A rock star welcome for a venerable French pâtisserie
Ladurée has brought its little taste of France to Sydney, where it has made a rock star-like entry.
Ladurée has brought its little taste of France to Sydney, where it has made a rock star-like entry.
The big question once Gabriella arrived in Europe was which country she wanted to live in. Sweden was too cold, obviously. She thought that Italy or France might be a possibility.
French psychologist Maryse Vaillant encourages wives to welcome their husbands’ affairs as a sign that their marriage is healthy because, as she says, “a pact of fidelity is not natural but cultural.”
“Before then, I had no ambition to live in France, couldn’t speak French, and knew Paris only as a periodic visitor. It quickly became apparent that this was the city where I was always destined to put down roots.”
“Growing up surrounded by books has definitely influenced my creative endeavours. I started to read from a young age and had already devoured most books from Flaubert, Balzac & Zola before going to college. So I’ve always had this ‘dreamer’ personality and the will to invent my own reality.”
In Australia, it seems that opportunities to gamble are everywhere. In France, by contrast, gambling is largely limited to casinos and betting shops (PMU). But does this mean France is free from problem gambling?
As someone who doesn’t like heights and gets a pit panicky in a pair of high heels, I was fascinated to talk to a couple who earn their living from teaching others to fly.
Je tiens à rappeler que la première génération des députés représentants les Français de l’étranger sera la plus importante. Si je suis élu, je ne compte pas faire de la figuration.
Last month marked the launch of Jane Webster’s new book ‘French Ties’. Following on from her first book ‘My French Table’, it chronicles her life after purchasing a run-down chateau in Normandy.
Giving 100% personalised service is one thing but when guests return saying how wonderful their hosts and B&Bs were, it is reassuring and a guarantee that the service is foolproof and we provide what we promise.