May/June 2026 Preview

In this issue, we’ve taken the bold transformation of France in spring as our cue. The enchanting gardens of Le Grand Courtoiseau unfold in botanical artistry. In Brittany, a modest farmer’s plot has been transformed into a blooming feast for the eyes. On the banks of the Sorgue River, an abandoned glassworks has been transformed into a dreamy residence. A Provençal farmhouse once immortalized by Vincent Van Gogh is now home to a designer who has infused it with her own artistry. In Arles, Joanna Maclennan captures the pageantry of the annual Fête du Costume. Elsa Lenthal transforms fragrant lavender wands into refined contemporary craft, and Joseph Bayol, a 95-year-old painter in Saint-Rémy, distills the luminous spirit of his region on canvas. Cat Bude reveals the art behind restoring antique copper cookware. Lucie Franc de Ferriere brings a fresh sensibility to dessert, while Eve Cardi turns the humble carrot into vibrant dishes. If spring reminds us of anything, it is that creativity rarely stands still.