About

Léonce Chenal is a quiet, curated space dedicated to the art of living beautifully—the kind of place where fashion, beauty, and lifestyle come together with elegance and intention. I started this project in 2018 while living in London, simply as a creative escape—a way to share my love for effortless French style and to stay connected to something deeply personal. What began as a small blog has grown into a destination for aesthetes and lovers of timeless, considered living.

Here, you’ll find a collection of stories, inspirations, and reflections shaped by the French art de vivre—from Parisian style edits to treasured beauty rituals and poetic glimpses of daily life. With each post, each newsletter, and each handpicked recommendation, I hope to create something meaningful: a space that invites you to slow down, seek beauty, and find your own version of French chic.

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Bonjour, I’m Léonce—though my real name is Mathilde Pittet. I’m a French writer and creator offering a curated perspective on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle—an ode to le chic à la française. I grew up in Bonneville, a quiet town at the foot of the Alps, where the stillness of nature shaped my early love for refinement and simplicity.

Since launching Léonce Chenal, my path has taken me from London to Paris, Bordeaux, and now to Amsterdam—always guided by a desire to create with authenticity. When I’m not working, my days are often filled with quiet rituals: baking pâtisseries, wandering through out-of-the-way museums, or discovering rare perfumes to add to my growing collection. Through my collections, my letters, and my stories, I invite you into a world of everyday poetry.

This platform is named after my grandmother, Léonce Chenal—a woman whose spirit continues to inspire everything I create. For a more personal glimpse into the sensibility behind this space, I invite you to read my responses to the Proust Questionnaire, a tradition I cherish for the way it reveals the essence of a person beyond titles or trends.

I’m so grateful you’re here, and I hope you find a little joy and beauty in this space, as I do in crafting it.

As this platform has grown, so too has my commitment to preserving the values that shaped it from the beginning. Léonce Chenal is entirely self-funded and editorially independent, which means I do not accept paid collaborations or sponsored blog posts. This choice allows me to maintain complete freedom in what I create, when I create it, and how I choose to share it.

My work is grounded in four guiding values: authenticity, integrity, quality, and transparency.

1. Every recommendation and reflection shared on Léonce Chenal comes from genuine personal experience. This is not a commercial platform, it is a curated expression of taste and a space for sincere discovery.

2. I do not publish sponsored content. I believe your trust is worth more than any brand deal, and I want you to know that everything you read here is honest and never shaped by outside influence.

3. Whether it’s a seasonal edit or a personal letter, every piece is crafted with care. I regularly review and update my content to ensure it stays relevant, accurate, and aligned with your interests.

4. I do use affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase something I’ve recommended. These links never affect what I choose to feature. I occasionally receive gifts from brands, but a gifted product does not guarantee a feature, and it never guarantees a positive one. It simply allows me to discover things I might not have come across otherwise. Only what I truly love makes it onto these pages.

5. From time to time, I may receive a small bonus for sharing links to brands I genuinely love and already feature here—simply for continuing to highlight pieces I use, wear, or admire. These are not sponsored posts: there are no creative requirements, no scripts, no deadlines, and no obligations. I’m never told what to say or when to say it. It’s simply a gentle incentive that rewards consistency when I happen to link to a brand I already love. That way, every recommendation remains authentic, editorial, and entirely my own.

While I do not accept paid collaborations or sponsored content, I remain open to discovering beautifully aligned products, maisons, and concepts that resonate with the world of Léonce Chenal. If you believe your brand is a genuine fit, you’re welcome to get in touch. I always appreciate thoughtful introductions :).

If you have any questions about how I work or what I share, feel free to write to me at bonjour[at]leoncechenal.com.