My French Country Home

MFCH is a luxurious bi-monthly publication which features the greatest elements of French life. Join us as we explore lush gardens, bustling brocantes, the elegance of baking from scratch, and living simply but well. Our pages will transport you not only to the glamour of Paris, but to the sweeping lavender fields of Provence and the rolling hills of Normandy.

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Olive Season • A crisp autumn breeze ruffles the sage‑green leaves of olive trees heavy with fruit. Music drifts through the air as the sun rises over the Alpilles mountains, and harvesters are already hard at work. It’s a bright, chilly morning in Mouriès, where William Révoil moves steadily through the rows, shaking branches with mechanical forks to release olives into nets spread across the ground.

QUOI DE neuf ? • What caught our eye this month

Serenity in Saint-Rémy • As a child, Sophie Douzal — a Paris‑based PR executive and founder of the fashion and textile brand, Le Château de Ma Mère — spent every vacation ather grandmother’s home in the Luberon, basking in the timeless charm of Provence. So when it came time to find a retreat of her own, this region was the obvious choice.

Get The Look • Color-drenched, crafted and confidently vintage, Sophie Douzal’s Provençal home is a study in joyful layering. Channel the mood with bold textiles in mismatched prints, playful ceramics and timeless woven accents for that sun-soaked, soulful feel.

At Home in Provence • Since trading London life for vineyard living in 2010, Jeany Cronk has immersed herself in Provençal culture, infusing her interiors, recipes and gatherings with a distinctly modern yet authentic southern French sensibility. Co‑founder of the acclaimed rosé wine producer Maison Mirabeau, Jeany brings the same charm and creativity that made her wines a global sensation to a beautiful new cookbook!

Floral Frenzy • As Artistic Director of Dior Maison and head of her own interior architecture studio, Cordelia de Castellane shares her boundless love of flowers — whether in her interiors, her garden in Picardy or her newest venture: a café flower shop on the Rue du Bac in Paris.

Gothic Guardians • Grotesque. Gruesome. Hardly words you’d associate with Paris. And yet, above the city center’s crowded cafés, intricate façades and zinc rooftops, something darker broods — a strange parliament of monsters, and the city’s most unlikely guardians.

ARTISANS OF FRANCE Sitting Pretty • You’ve seen it gracing café terraces from Montmartre to Marseille — that charming rattan chair with the jaunty weave. Instantly recognizable, the bistrot chair is a symbol of French flair. But what few people know is that most of these iconic seats come from a single, storied workshop.

Noble Revival • When a pair of seasoned Parisian designers discovered an abandoned château in the Limousin, its faded grandeur and Louis XVI elegance sparked an ambitious vision. What followed was a meticulous restoration that marries 18th century refinement with modern comfort, breathing new life into a cherished local landmark.

Saffron Secrets • Vibrant and aromatic, saffron adds a touch of luxury to everyday dishes. The delicate red threads, hand‑harvested from mid‑October to early November, are a prized spice that infuses countless recipes with warmth, color and intrigue.

DESTINATION FRANCE Heritage in Bloom • Château de La Bussière, in the Loire Valley, has borne steady witness to the shifting winds of French history, its stones and gardens evolving across centuries. Its current owners, Laure and Bertrand Bommelaer, have lovingly restored their family estate, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in its timeless beauty.

OUR PICKS FROM THE MFCH Boutique • Welcome the cozy charm of the harvest season with our collection of...