Inside the November/December 2026 Issue
The approach of the Christmas holidays in France is always a liberating time. For a few weeks, everyday rules are suspended. We stay up a bit later, open that special wine we have been saving, invite friends we haven’t seen in a while. In a culture where pleasure is woven into the everyday, the season offers an irresistible excuse to take it a little further.
It is in this spirit, then, that we present our final issue of 2026, filled with new ideas for entertaining and pampering your loved ones in style.
Festive Recipes
Left: Franck Schmitt | Right: Arnaud Delmontel
Our ‘French Table’ contributor Franck Schmitt has prepared a series of recipes for delicious holiday bakes. The sweetness continues with a selection of classic French pastry recipes from pâtissier Arnaud Delmontel’s book Paris Patisserie recently translated into English.
Home Holiday Decor Inspiration
Photo by Franck Schmitt
Sara Marner, a friend from Australia, takes us on a tour of her stunning manor house in the Perche, where her family gathers each year to celebrate and enjoy time together. Elsewhere, a renovated 19th-century brick house in the Oise invites us to linger by its roaring fireplace, surrounded by old wooden beams, and, in the shadow of a majestic church in Provins, a home steeped in literary history has been transformed into a cozy family retreat.
Snapshots in the Snow
Left: Antoine Bonin | Right: Eric Sander
We revel in a photography Portfolio of atmospheric images captured by Antoine Bonin in the gardens of Versailles under a heavy blanket of snow, and photographer Eric Sander reveals the beauty of the gardens of Musée Quai Branly in Paris’s 7th arrondissement in winter contrasted with the same shots in the spring.
Our Holiday Gift Guide
Our annual Gift Guide brims with French finds for everyone on your Christmas list. You’ll find recommendations for your family, loved ones, the home, children, and even furry friends!
Subscribe Now
If you aren’t subscribed to the magazine yet, CLICK HERE to get a copy of the November/December issue in print or digital.
Continue Reading
