Life Between the Pages
My blog posts are free to access, and articles are categorized like a bookstore! From architecture and art, to food and history, travel and video tours, you’ll find a treasure trove to connect you with me, Paris, and my travels in France.
Autumn 2025
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Quote : Autumn Gardens And Van Gogh
Experience the magic of Parisian gardens and autumn through Van Gogh’s eyes. From Jardin des Plantes sunflowers to mini-slideshows of Auvers, this curated blend of poetry, art, and videos invites you to feel the season, connect with nature, and savor creative inspiration in the City of Lights.
Nature Urbaine Paris: Urban Gardens and Sustainable City Life
Nature Urbaine Paris offers an inspiring urban oasis with hydroponics and aeroponics gardens, educational workshops, and event spaces. Cultivate your own crops, explore sustainable city farming, and embrace a greener, more creative Parisian lifestyle in the heart of the 15th arrondissement.
Parisculteurs : Urban Agriculture And Rooftop Farming In Paris
Parisculteurs is Paris’ pioneering urban agriculture program, converting rooftops, walls, and open lots into productive green spaces. Since 2016, over 50 projects have flourished. The initiative also offers workshops and resources to empower urban farmers and the public to embrace sustainable city living.
Giverny
Embark on a day trip from Paris to Giverny, where Monet’s house and gardens await at the end of a scenic bike ride. Explore Vernon’s lively farmers market, the medieval mill, and peaceful countryside lanes before arriving at the iconic gardens. A journey woven with art, nature, and timeless French charm.
Seven Great Picnic Spots in Paris
Discover seven of the most enchanting picnic spots in Paris, from the lawns of the Eiffel Tower to the hidden charm of Parc Monceau. Each destination pairs perfectly with a nearby patisserie or bakery, offering the essence of Parisian leisure and elegant outdoor dining.
Paris Museums
The Musée Rodin in Paris unites art, history, and nature in a captivating experience. Housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron, it showcases Rodin’s masterpieces while its rose gardens bloom with over 2,000 varieties. A living tribute to French culture, it invites visitors to wander through beauty and timeless creativity.
Rose : Route
The Route de la Rose in Loiret invites travelers on a fragrant journey through gardens, villages, and historic sites. From Bellegarde’s rose heritage to Orléans’ floral parks, discover roses as symbols of history, art, and culture - woven into the fabric of France’s most romantic landscapes.
Château de Villandry
Château de Villandry, a jewel of the Loire Valley, tells a story of Renaissance rebirth through its terraced gardens, architectural heritage, and organic cultivation. From vegetable checkerboards to labyrinths and sunlit chambers, Villandry remains a living harmony of history and artistry.
Val de Marne
The Roseraie du Val-de-Marne in L’Haÿ-les-Roses, founded in 1894 by Jules Gravereaux, is the world’s oldest rose garden. With over 11,000 roses, it unites history, horticulture, and artistry. Restored with care, it continues to enchant visitors with festivals, research, and timeless floral beauty.
Fleurs-Flowers
Studio Maison Ciero in Paris brings timeless French artistry to floral design. Founded by Romain Pilato, the studio creates fresh and dried arrangements using local blooms, including roses from top French producers. Each creation, from bouquets to the innovative Cube, celebrates beauty and creative renewal.
Living History : Roseraie DUCHER
Discover Roseraie Ducher, Lyon’s iconic rose garden, where six generations of the Ducher family cultivated rare and historic roses. From hybrid tea creations to the famed ‘Never Forget’ rose, explore a floral legacy that intertwines history, artistry, and global admiration.
Herbalists, Gatherers, Distillers
In the heart of Provence’s Verdon Gorge, Verdon Roses & Arômes preserves the art of organic rose farming. Under Yann Potié’s care, ancient methods meet sustainable practices, yielding roses, lavender, and herbs distilled into wellness treasures, rooted in France’s floral legacy.
THE IDEAS : memories & DESIRES of childhood& TRAVEL
Nestled in Haute-Savoie, Les Jardins Secrets is a hidden French gem where nature, art, and family passion converge. With lush gardens, fountains, and poetic spaces inspired by global traditions, it invites visitors into a timeless escape filled with beauty, biodiversity, and quiet wonder.
Books to Read: A Rose in Every Page
From timeless novels to practical gardening guides, this curated collection celebrates the rose in literature and life. Explore English works like The Language of Flowers and French selections such as Les Roses de Verdun. A reading list for lovers of roses, history, and literary beauty.
Paris & the Rose: History & Symbolism
The rose has long symbolized beauty, love, and resilience in France. From ancient myths to royal gardens and revolutionary ideals, explore its timeless presence in Parisian culture and how it continues to inspire art, literature, and horticulture today.
A Rose TO REMEMBER
Follow the story of Rosemary "Rose" Wines, whose love for gardens, the ocean, and cherished family shaped a French journey of home, memories, and artful living. From California to Bretagne, explore her influence, Sunday rituals, and an itinerary inspired by her elegant spirit.
Be Inspired : French Artists to Know
French floral artist Aude Rose transforms blooms into living works of baroque art, inspired by history, symbolism, and fleeting beauty. Her creations, rooted in personal storytelling and contemporary challenges, celebrate life, death, and artistry. Discover her Paris atelier and the soulful poetry of flowers.
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