Finding French Inspiration – In August

I’ve got to tell you, I’m pretty excited about the word August popping up on my calendar. You see, it means I can start saying that I’ll be back in France next month! It’s so exciting.

Of course, I’m blithely overlooking the truth of the matter – we don’t actually fly until the last week of September. But I don’t care – our next trip is starting to seem like it is just around the corner.

With that being the case, most of my internet time is currently being spent in planning and research mode. I’m starting to think about what I’ll be packing, which trains we should catch, where we should eat (in case bookings are required) – you know, all the usual stuff. And this trip, we have a few little quirky bits and pieces on our radar which are requiring a touch of thought.

But while my focus has been on our upcoming five week break, I’ve still managed to track down a few inspirational bits and pieces for all of you.

Paris

Paris is our usual starting point and this month is no different. August is often considered a less than ideal month to travel to Paris – primarily because the Parisians tend to head out of town for their vacations, leaving their city to the tourists. But there is still a lot of fun to be had in Paris during August, as this piece from Paris Perfect shows.  And as an aside, I loved an Instagram pic from MessyNessyChic last week which highlighted all the empty seats at Parisian cafés. Definitely one reason to visit Paris in August.

One thing I do miss while travelling is my regular yoga class. And that is why I was excited to come across this list of yoga studios in Paris. Whether I’m actually brave enough to attend a class is quite something else…but at least I know where to go if I do decide I’m brave enough.

On French Culture

One of my favourite things about the French is their approach to food. I love the fact that food is something to be enjoyed and savoured, rather than something to be feared or avoided. The team at The Stylist publish numerous articles on all things French, and this piece entitled 20 ways to eat like a French woman captured my attention.

Finally, Some Light Reading

Once upon a time I would read stacks of different blogs. Of course that was before I started writing one of my own. Now, due to time constraints, I’m only dedicated to only a handful. One of these is Save. Spend. Splurge. While this is not typically a French influenced blog, I do enjoy Sherry’s tips and every now and then she will post something with a definite French flavour like this piece on stylish Parisiennes.

Another blog I keep an eye is Hudson & Seine. Last week Laura posted a nice little shopping list of French inspired stationery. I’m a massive stationery fan and so I just had to share.

Wishing you a wonderful month, full of French fun.

And until next time – au revoir.