The French Art of Summer

Summer Almanach 2026

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The most recent essays and stories, gathered with care.

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7 French Summer Outfits That Always Look Chic

Simple, elegant ideas for dressing well in summer, from embroidered white tops and linen trousers to cotton dresses, tailored shorts, and flat leather sandals.

Codes of Style

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You’re Allowed to Look Like Yourself in Paris

On French style, travel, and the freedom of dressing beautifully without disappearing into someone else’s idea of elegance.

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What French Women Pack for a Chic Summer Holiday

A personal summer packing list of dresses, linen pieces, sandals, swimwear, sun care, and the little things that make a holiday wardrobe feel complete.

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20 Chic Summer Dresses I’d Wear as a French Woman

The summer dresses that caught my eye this season; pieces chosen for ease, movement, softness, and the quiet pleasure of feeling beautifully dressed again.

Table & Recipes

Creamy Pistachio Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

A rich, creamy pistachio ice cream made with toasted pistachios and a classic custard base, no ice cream maker needed.

Le style

Observations and pieces that shape the season’s quiet chic.

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What French Women Pack for a Chic Summer Holiday

A personal summer packing list of dresses, linen pieces, sandals, swimwear, sun care, and the little things that make a holiday wardrobe feel complete.

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20 Chic Summer Dresses I’d Wear as a French Woman

The summer dresses that caught my eye this season; pieces chosen for ease, movement, softness, and the quiet pleasure of feeling beautifully dressed again.

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20 Chic Summer Shoes French Women Wear With Everything

From ballet flats to leather sandals, espadrilles, and elegant slides, these are the summer shoes that bring ease, polish, and that French finishing touch to everything you already own.