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Welcome to the November/December 2025 Issue!
As winter approaches, France always seems to sparkle a little brighter. Twinkling lights, festive shop windows and the scent of roasted chestnuts announce that the holidays have arrived, inviting us to pause and indulge in the small pleasures of the season.
In our final magazine of 2025, we are thrilled to share with you the magic of the season in France. Here’s what you can expect to find in our November/December issue:
Christmas in the Countryside
In this issue, we visit Montagnerot, a 15th century château in Burgundy that one family has remade as a chic country retreat that honors their storied heritage. Just a short drive away, a couple shares how they transformed two abandoned village houses into a cherished space for family and friends, while an American fashion designer recounts how she and her partner patiently renovated a 500-year-old property in Uzès.
Winter in Paris
We climb the cobblestone slopes of Montmartre, long a magnet for creative icons and intellectuals. On the Boulevard Haussmann, we invite you to take in the dazzling seasonal windows of the grands magasins, a tradition that has enchanted visitors since the Belle Époque. Meanwhile, our Portfolio feature captures the magical transformation of Paris whenever a rare snowfall dusts the city. We also introduce you to Vanessa Grall, the proprietor of Messy Nessy’s Cabinet, a Latin Quarter shop filled with quirky Parisian treasures.
A Taste of the Holidays
With the end-of-year celebrations just around the corner, we’ve got you covered with new recipes guaranteed to warm your insides. Franck Schmitt has crafted a full menu for Christmas dinner and also leans into the earthy sweetness of chestnuts.
Read on for a closer look at a few more of this issue’s inspiring features in My French Country Home Magazine!
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Portfolio: Paris in the Snow
“Any city looks completely different when it snows, but in Paris it’s even more magical because it’s so rare,” says Logan Louboutin, a Parisian street photographer who has captured this enchanting phenomenon just a handful of times over the last four years. Logan (@imzefyr) shared his shots of Paris dusted in white for this issue’s Portfolio feature.
Discovery Guide: Montmartre
A muse to artists and haven to iconoclasts and revolutionaries, Montmartre has long been the most bohemian quarter of Paris. Perched on its famously steep hill, with ivy-clad houses and winding, cobbled lanes, it feels like a world apart from the grand city below, a place where past and present meet in a tender embrace. Our Discovery Guide for this issue takes us through Montmartre’s fabled steps to reveal the best things to do, where to eat, and hotels to stay at.
Interior: Persistance and Polish
Following a complex, four‑year restoration, this 500‑year‑old property near Uzès has reemerged as a stunning guesthouse where the warmth of an English cottage meets the sophistication of French design. See inside this typically Provençal property in all its glory, lovingly renovated by an American couple.
Recipes: Festive Flavors
Christmas in France is as much about tradition as it is about indulgence: an array of delicate starters to awaken the palate, a golden poultry roast at the center of the table and a sweet, aromatic finale that feels both homey and festive. Franck Schmitt serves up a beautiful spread of French Christmas recipes to inspire you for your holiday table this year.
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We hope the pages of the November/December issue inspire warmth, delight and a touch of festive wonder in your home this season. Wishing you and yours the most joyeux of Noëls and a peaceful end of the year.