My French Life

Café de Flore, les Deux Magots and Le Lipp, built in the 1880s and located on Paris’ famous Boulevard Saint-Germain are the cornerstones of the artistic and intellectual vivacity that spread in the 19th century.

MaVieFrançaise® magazine would like to give three lucky members the chance to WIN a copy of Olivier Magny’s latest book ‘Into Wine’.

François Ozon is a contemporary French director and screenwriter whose films are recognised internationally. His films range from gritty reality and explorations of sexuality to those with a more stylised and playful aesthetic.

Emue books was formed in Melbourne in 2010 by Sophie Marozeau, a Frenchwoman turned Australian. They regularly organize short story competitions to share the spotlight– or rather, the pen – with emerging, modern-day explorers.

With sing-song accents and Occitan traditions, the Midi-Pyrénées - the southern region of France - are synonymous with culture and recreation. Rich with important historical heritage, this region invites you to discover the castles, vineyards and preserved villages. It is a relaxing, yet exotic, living environment.

The French rugby team finished bottom of the Six Nations Championship. The team’s defeat offers a chance for Philippe Saint-André’s men to get back on track ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.