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Comfort, respite, delights, and leisurely everyday enjoyment.
All of these descriptors and more fill my being and flood my memories when I even think about my time in France.
And with reference to the comfort the French culture has for so long brought into my own life experience, that is our focus in this year’s Annual celebration of all things French. Because even when we cannot be in France, we can draw upon what has spoken to us, what has taken our breath away, what has seemed to ‘speak our language’ even if we don’t speak the French language well or at all, and then infuse our days with touches or an abundance of that which the French culture opened our eyes to and we can no longer go back to living or doing something the old way again into our everyday life wherever we call home.
Why? Because we have witnessed the quality of our daily living experience elevate, and paradoxically deepen the everyday experience of life. So why would we?
Without giving too much more away, as I want you to look forward and anticipate each day, twice a day!, what will be shared so you can savor it, let’s talk quickly about what you can look forward to over the next seven days:
If you are new to TSLL’s Annual celebration of all things French during our French Week now in its nine occasion, you are in for a treat. Here is what you can look forward to beginning today and running through next Sunday August 18th:
What to Look Forward to This Week During TSLL’s French Week
- Six giveaways, one being announced each day of the week (beginning today) with the Grand and final Giveaway being announced on Friday August 16th with only a 24-hour window to enter, so do be sure to stop by throughout the week to enter.
- At least TWO posts every day this week, running through Saturday August 17th, and all of the winners will be announced in the final post on Sunday August 18th.
- A limited-time and limited inventory opportunity to purchase the two French-themed notepads for daily and weekly planning.
- A new podcast episode (The Simple Sophisticate), French-inspired, complete with a French Petit Plaisir – episode #386.
- Engagement, ideas and memories shared from all TSLL readers regarding their affection for the French culture in the comments section of each post.
- Be sure to explore becoming a TOP Tier Member (monthly, quarterly or yearly options available) — ad-free reading AND exclusive ability to enter all of British and French Week’s giveaways, unlimited reading of all TSLL’s content. Yep, even the exclusive content which includes TSLL home and garden tours and Shannon’s Journey posts (what made me smile, Saturday Ponderings and the monthly A Cuppa Moments video chat).
- And the first giveaway is live now on the blog (click here to have a look and enter!) – be sure to log in if you are a TOP Tier Member, or become one so you can enter.
Now, I don’t know about you, but I am so eager to begin this week of celebrating culture française. So, let’s get started, shall we? Today, there are two posts (excluding this one you are reading) to kick us off well. One that is a giveaway and it’s all about chocolat (oh la la !), and one that is about . . . well, discover it here. Three new posts for you to enjoy until tomorrow when two new posts will be shared. Allons-y !
New to TSLL’s Annual French Week? Where to Find all of TSLL’s French Content & Info
If you are a Francophile, and I have a feeling you are, there are oodles of posts and episodes to explore and all are French-Themed. And be sure to explore past French Weeks as well. Let me show you how ☺️
Enjoy all of the posts at an easy to find location on TSLL blog, reading at your leisure.
~Simply click on “French-Inspired” on the Menu bar just below the header, and then a drop-down menu will appear. Then click “French Weeks“, and it will take you to the page you see below. Catch up on past French Weeks, or check in on the latest post shared during this year’s festivities.
The official illustration seen at the top of today’s post was created by Sarah Lœcker, the illustrator behind all of the illustrations in my most recent book The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment, and years ago I shared, when the illustration was first revealed, that it was inspired by my trip to Paris in 2022. Discover what each of the details included are and where they were seen and experienced. You can read that detailed post here (scroll half-way down the post).
Traveling to France?
Be sure to check out TSLL’s Travel Guides, organized by regions of the country:
1.First, you will see “Travel Guides” on the menu bar on the blog (blue circle below). Click this to be taken to the designated page for all of TSLL’s travel guides.
2. Then, you will see that my Francophile and Anglophile destinations are front and center. Click on France, the image on the right (blue circle).
3. Then you will be taken to the page that contains all of the regions I have visited over the years.
I continue to add to this list, edit and update it with each trip (my most recent being in April 2022).
Simply click on the region (or city) and a full page (especially for Paris) will appear, sharing a Google Map as well to help you see where you are in proximity to other recommended locations.
These lists are entirely Free, and I look forward to adding more discoveries and places in the coming years whenever I am fortunate to return.
Click here to enter the 1st Giveaway – Alain Ducasse Chocolat
Explore all of the Content Shared During TSLL’s 9th Annual French Week
Oh la la, je suis ravi que la Semaine Française soit de retour!! I am looking forward to every little bit of it! Merci beaucoups, Shannon, et, comme tu dis, “Allons-y!” x Bises x💕
Thank you for stopping by to kick off this special week Rona! ☺️❤️🇫🇷
Hi Shannon, it’s finally French Week!! I look forward to it all year long and I’m sure this year will be as wonderful as past years.
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I do hope you enjoy Nanci! Thank you for stopping by to kick off the week! ☺️🇫🇷❤️
Hi Shannon, I am really looking forward to this week and all the great inspiration you will share 😊 Thank you for this outlet!
Such a fun week and tickled readers enjoy it so. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by as we kick everything off! Enjoy!
So exciting! My TSLL anniversary is during French Week, so it’s extra special. I think it’s been 4 years, maybe? Regardless, I’ve never looked back. So grateful for this inspiring community. Thank you Shannon, and thank you all.
Rona said it best….Allons-y!! 🇨🇵🥐🍫💐🐩🎉😃
Felicitations Melissa! And what a lovely time of year to commemorate your membership. Thank you for your long-time interest in TSLL and I may you enjoy this festive week of all things French! Thank you for your kind words. xo
Here we go! 😃 🇫🇷
I do hope you enjoy Sherala! 🙂
I’ve been looking forward to this week ever since I became a top tier member. I’m ready to bask in luxe Francais! Thank you, Shannon! 🙂
Happy French Week Linda! I do hope you enjoy and may you savor all that is shared. ☺️
Bonjour Shannon!
This will be an exciting week. How nice to keep the French connection going as the Paris Olympic Games are finishing! The week culminates on my birthday August 18:-)))
Cannon
Perfect timing on all fronts, non ? 😉🇫🇷❤️ Enjoy the week and the Closing Ceremonies this evening. I have my rosé and fromage ready to be savored. 🙂
I haven’t spent much time on the TSLL blog of late, so I was pleasantly surprised to log in, et voilà, discover it’s the first day of French Week! I enjoy reading the blog always but especially during French and British weeks!
Mary,
Happy to see you! And what serendipitous timing! 🙂 Tickled you enjoy these annual special themed weeks. Such a celebratory energy and that is in large part due to you all of TSLL community. Thank you for joining us and I do hope you enjoy the week!
Happy French Week on TSLL! How lovely, Shannon, that this coincides with the Paris Olympics. I can savor, savor, savor both! 🇫🇷
I couldn’t believe the timing. C’est parfait ! Enjoy the week here on TSLL Karen and thank you for stopping by and saying hello as we begin!
C’est partiiiiii !
–Angela
Oui ! On y va ! ☺️🇫🇷❤️
Having watched the closing ceremony of the Olympics today, even more special to begin French week. It would be fun to try a variety of the chocolates. I love nuts, so would select a Nougatine & Fleur De Sel dark bar, a French Nuts & Candied Fruit dark bar, and 2 Little Roosters, one dark and one milk. Loved all of the artistry on display at the Paris Olympics. Thank you, Shannon. Phenomenal timing this year. 🇫🇷 🥂
Oops!! Will repost to the correct section.
Magnifique! Over the moon to take an armchair journey with you all to France…
So glad I am just back on time to enjoy the French Week. Looking forward to it – and so much to catch up with already, oh my!
I am sure it is going to be brilliant – it always is. Thank you, Shannon! 🙂
And what a fantsatic way to start, yum! 🙂
My choice would be a selection of their “Tablettes de chocolat Cru d’exception” – I prefer Chocolat Noir. No particular preference – I am curious about all -, with a caveat: the selection would include a Tablette from Sao Tomé e Príncipe, small island in Africa where I lived for some years and a very happy place for me. This would be a 2-in-1, double delicious!
Good luck, everyone!
Oops! Sorry, wrote my comment in the wrong place. I have now copy/ pasted in in the right post. My apologies. We are under a heat wave this week, so my brain is going particularly slow at this point… 😉
No worries at all! And may the heat abate soon! 🙂 I completely understand. Not a heat lover myself. 🙂
Thank you for introducing us to even more tastes of delicious chocolate. I am intrigued!