Léonce Chenal is more than a blog—it’s a curated journey into the heart of French fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Founded in 2018, this space began as a creative escape during my time in London, where I sought to share my love for effortless French style. What started as a personal passion has grown into a destination for aesthetes and lovers of timeless living.
Here, you’ll find carefully curated Parisian fashion trends, coveted French beauty rituals, and lifestyle inspiration—all woven together with a touch of je ne sais quoi. From exclusive discoveries like Les Collections Particulières to personal reflections and stories with Les Lettres, Léonce Chenal is designed to inspire moments of beauté in your everyday life.
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Bonjour, I’m Léonce—though my real name is Mathilde Pittet, the woman behind Léonce Chenal. As a French creator, I bring you a curated perspective on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. I grew up in Bonneville, a quaint town at the foot of the French Alps, where the natural beauty of my surroundings first inspired my appreciation for art and refinement. In 2018, while working as a data analyst in London, I launched Léonce Chenal as a passion project to share my love for le chic à la française.
Since then, my journey has taken me from Paris to Amsterdam and now Bordeaux, where I continue to craft stories inspired by authenticity and the art of living beautifully. My days are often filled with moments of quiet joy—whether baking pâtisseries, wandering through out-of-the-ordinary museums, or discovering the next extraordinary perfume to add to my collection.
Through Léonce Chenal, I invite you to explore the timeless allure of French style, woven with personal reflections and curated inspirations designed to add a touch of beauté to your everyday life.
For a deeper glimpse into my world, take a look at my responses to the Proust Questionnaire. Proust believed these questions reveal one’s true nature, and I hope my answers give you a window into mine.
Merci for being here, et à bientôt!
P.S.: My name is Mathilde, but I go by Léonce—my middle name. This platform is named in honor of my grandmother, whose grace and spirit continue to inspire everything I create.
My commitment to you, my readers, is built on four core principles: authenticity, integrity, quality, and transparency.
1. I’m dedicated to sharing content that’s authentic and trustworthy. Each blog post is thoroughly researched to ensure the information is honest, reliable, and genuinely helpful.
2. Integrity is at the core of everything I do. I’ve chosen not to accept sponsorships because I want to keep things real and honest with you. The only ads you’ll see on the blog are small inserts, which are always clearly labeled as “advertisement.” While I do use affiliate links, they never influence my editorial decisions—I only recommend products I truly love and think you will, too.
3. I strive to provide content that’s relevant, timely, and tailored to your interests. I regularly review and update posts to ensure the information is accurate and up to date.
4. I occasionally receive products or gifts from brands, but when I do, it never affects how I write about them. It simply allows me to discover things I might not have come across otherwise. Receiving a gift doesn’t guarantee a feature or a positive review—everything I share is based on what I genuinely find valuable.
If you have any questions about my disclosure practices, feel free to email me at bonjour[at]leoncechenal.com. I’m always happy to answer any questions or hear your thoughts!