Walnut Fever in the Périgord
After a lost year, watching the harvest provided a sense of renewal.
Covid Cocooning in a French Château
“Entire house” meant 12,000 square feet, on 13 acres, including orchards.
In Lieu of Travel, a Tour of Trader Joe’s French Cheese
After ten months of pandemic living, foraging for French cheese unlocks memories of past trips and fuels hopes of future ones.
Three Paris Markets That Are Worth the Journey
Open-air markets in neighborhoods all over the city are a foodie’s paradise.
Renting Homes in Five of the Périgord’s Medieval Villages
After the day-trippers leave, one can almost hear the echo of centuries past. What varies in each place are the modern amenities.
Enjoying Besançon Out of Tempo
Long known for its music festivals and 17th-century citadel, this cultural center in northeast France is also an urban forager’s delight.