Sophie the Parisian is a "French style" magazine that brings a contemporary look at Parisian life : culture, social events, fashion, gastronomy, education… Visit Paris in the company of Sophie and ten of her friends, who each have their own specialty on the blog.
Nathalie Peigney is the creator of the Sophie the Parisian concept: the blog, books, podcasts and soon a fashion service. Marketing consultant, journalist, and ex-fashion designer, she is guaranteed editorial quality.
Long candy, square candy, round candy… the Parisians love all sorts of bonbons. For some of us candy is a treat, for others, an indulgence. The French have had a sweet tooth for over 2,000 years! French confectionary comes in all shapes and sizes, depending on our tastes and mood. Les bonbons, c’est si bon! Even if we know very well that sugar is not so “bon” for health! That’s what candy means to us! And you?
Le Train Bleu is one of those mythical addresses that only Paris can boast. A Belle Epoque setting that has remained intact in all its magnificence. Built for the 1900 World's Fair as part of the new station of the Paris-Lyon railway line, the new restaurant on the second floor of the central building was christened Buffet de la Gare de Lyon.
Edward VII was a fan of crêpes, Henry IV launched the fashion for “Poule au pot” (chicken in broth), Chantilly cream has celebrated 400 years... All these stories are part of the French culinary heritage, and to know them is to give the final brushstroke to the identity of the dish, in the same title as its area of origin and its flavors.
The Bonnotte de Noirmoutier is a French potato... but what an incredible potato with a magical flavour, a harmonious combination of salty and sweet... Check out this recipe from Alexandre Couillon, chef at the “La Marine” restaurant in L'Herbaudière, awarded his 3rd Michelin star on 2023!
Fashion designer Christian Louboutin has developed an international following for his distinctive red-soled footwear. But he happened on his life's passion by accident: all it took was a trip to a museum where he saw a sign indicating that high heel shoes were not permitted there. “I was totally fascinated by that sign. I'd never seen shoes like that”…
Focused on the notion of well-being, the sustainable commitment is essentially part of new codes of consumption for the Parisienne. It is not only the threat of disastrous global warming that motivates her, but also the desire to belong to a tribe concerned by the green attitude. As a result, she willingly lends herself to earth friendly initiatives even if it upsets her organization! Starting with her philosophy in terms of consumption...
Are you coming on vacation to Paris, and would you like to win over a local prince charming? To figure out how to please a French man, the first thing to do is to know what he likes in a woman. Generally speaking, French men like women ...
Are you in the hunt for a chic and effortless Parisian looking? The hairstyle is fundamental and for the last two years the fringe cut have been everywhere. But as always the Parisian woman even with fringe has a style all her own. Let's try to decipher together... First rule: while bangs can be worn on most hairstyles, they don't necessarily fit everyone and can't necessarily correspond to all hair types, so you'll have to be critical in front of the mirror and make a few adjustments to its shape or length for a true Parisian look. If you've always hesitated to adopt it in 2019, this year it's almost unavoidable in Paris provided you choose the right fringe.
The cooking of meat depends on the result we want to achieve. Some meats, such as beef tenderloin or roasts, need to be cooked aggressively (the fibers scar, thus retaining sugars), resulting in a greater nutritional and taste effect; other meats, such as muscles, jowl, and bacon, require slow cooking at a moderate temperature for the meat to be softer...
In the jewellery world, there’s only one brand out there that causes everyone to say ‘oooh’ when they hear its name; Cartier! Although luxury watches are what this jewelry house is best known for, there’s plenty more to it than meets the eye…
Sophie the Parisian is a "French style" magazine that brings a contemporary look at Parisian life : culture, social events, fashion, gastronomy, education… Visit Paris in the company of Sophie and ten of her friends, who each have their own specialty on the blog. Nathalie Peigney is the creator of the Sophie the Parisian concept: the blog, books, podcasts and soon a fashion service. Marketing consultant, journalist, and ex-fashion designer, she is guaranteed editorial quality.
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