An inside look into a real life in the City of Lights and Love. I’m an American & Canadian turned Madame who lives in the heart of Paris. Come along as I open up the world of the French from the inside – les marchés, Soldes, boulangeries, cafés… Through my posts & videos experience what life is like as a resident of Paris.
What makes this blog different? Read the response to that question posed by a reader here.
This is a site where Francophiles can get an inside peek into what real life is like in Paris, France from the perspective of an American/Canadian who came to France as a visitor and who fate has brought into the center of French life. Here you’ll learn about what living in Paris is like, not as a tourist or student life, but what it is like to be a Parisian and belong to a very old, traditional, French family; all the customs, the quirks and the charm of a real French life.
Our second goal is to introduce and put into action our concept of Green Chic Living. This is essentially living in tune with the environment through our shopping habits and daily routines without becoming a hippy, granola eater who doesn’t shave her armpits. No, I’m joking. (I have nothing against a hippy lifestyle.) But the style and lifestyle isn’t for everyone and so over the last several years we’ve discovered – through keen observation of the French – a ton of ways people can make green decisions while maintaining a chic flair. No need to serve your dinner guests on moss-covered plates or reuse toilet paper. (Although 100% recycled fiber TP is definitely a good choice!)
Our topics range from cooking to outings in Paris, from the markets (les marchés) and shopping to transportation and the best places tourists don’t know about, from wine and entertaining à la française to giving a Parisian dinner party, from the best places to vacation in France and Paris to eating like the French (think: proportions, eating in season, and sitting down at a table).
If you have a topic or a question about Paris or France that you’d like us to do a video on, feel free to write us. We have a stock pile for the time being (thank you to those who have already given suggestions!!), but are always very interested in what you like best and what interests you the most.
Lastly, Becoming Madame was created for people who, like us, still believe in traditional family values, think that doing right by the environment should be a given, and yet who may have trouble finding a source of those values in their everyday lives. I want to share with you what I’ve learned from being immersed head first into this new culture and from being a member of a family who embodies the very essence of the French style de vie.
Hope you enjoy!
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iamscotia said:
Interesting. I’ll follow this so that I can gain a better perspective on French life.
carolinajade said:
Beautiful and breathtaking. Truly an amazing blog. I look forward to following your stories.
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you very much carolinajade for the encouragement! I truly appreciate it.
kellybritton said:
lovely blog and fabulous ideas! it’s great to see your european adventure. cheers!
Languedoc Lady said:
Your posts about your new country and way of life are both insightful and charming so I’ve passed along the “Versatile Blogger” award to you (http://gayleen5.wordpress.com/2011/12/03/saturday-december-3rd/). I look forward to following your continuing adventures in La Belle France.
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you so very much!
bluepagespecial said:
I feel somewhat like an armchair voyeur, except your blog is so inviting!
Marcia Clarke said:
Your blog concept sounds interesting, I am all for seeing how people really live and cultural immersion. I’ll be following your posts. Great intro!
njbrown said:
What a lovely blog!
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Traci said:
I love your blog! Very different from my India version of living abroad, but I am sure the same in many ways too. ♥ Thanks for the like today.
Linda Willows said:
I was delighted by your intriguing blog! I loved living abroad and now you expand my world,
Edible Psychology said:
Very interesting idea for a blog. I love Paris so will look forward to reading more. Thanks for liking my blog so that I could find yours!
~Emily~
santacruzdailymuse said:
Thank you for liking my post about my favorite (and only) french scarf. I love Paris and your blog really brings back what I love about Paris.
boomerontario said:
I love your blog. Thank you!
emariaenterprises said:
Great idea. I can expand my horizon without leaving my living room,and that’s terrific right now, since I can’t afford to get out of the state I’m living in,let alone the country, at this time.
Judy said:
Soooo excited to find your blog. J’aime Paris! I’ll probably become a “cling-on” to your blog! 😉
Becoming Madame said:
Thanks so much, Judy! Happy Holidays!
lightbox3d said:
Awesome intro! Being an American Expat myself w my family in Switzerland, I cant wait to dig deeper into your blog. We have been to Paris a few times and LOVE it, cant wait to return when the weather is nicer.
Becoming Madame said:
Thanks for stopping by! Come over to Paris is April! It really doesn’t get any better than that!! Happy Holidays!
Alexandra Suazo said:
PS thanks for the liking my One-Day Stand with Paris! Hope we can stay in touch!
teresamcnamara said:
I clicked across to see what you were all about because you “liked” my blog post and I’m glad I did. Your blog looks really interesting! I studied French in high school right up to Year 12 and even thought that is many years ago I still remember a fair bit of it. I’m looking forward to learning more about France and dreaming of a day when I might go there!
Becoming Madame said:
Thanks so much for stopping by!
herndonjw said:
Thanks for the “like” at Necessary Miscellany! Stop by again sometime and I wish you the best!
Alex Autin said:
Hi there! Thanks for checking out my blog and for liking my recent photo post. It’s very appreciated and encouraging! Also, thanks for the opportunity to check you out here. Very cool blog you have here…..
Thanks again and best wishes for 2012!
cloudoflace said:
Hello 🙂
Thanks for liking my blog post.. I’m so happy I discovered your blog, very interesting and inspiring!
lindsay @ you are here said:
so.. I was awarded a Liebster Blog award recently 🙂 and in keeping with the requirements, I am now forwarding it on to you. I haven’t been following long, and am unsure whether you fit the parameters (up and coming blog with less than 200 followers) but I love your style and I like to pass along props when I can 🙂
Tune in tomorrow to receive your award!! 🙂
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you so much!! Very kind of you.
Marryl All Write said:
Thanks for reading my post on penne campagnola http://marrylallwrite.com/2012/01/09/penne-campagnola/
I love reading and looking at pictures of France. I’ll be following your blog to see more of your stories in your new life in Paris.
missjamiebird said:
I love this! Thank you for sharing!
DPC said:
You have a beautiful site and I love watching your videos!
ohiocook said:
What a great blog! Thank you for reading and the “Like” on mine.
Paddy said:
I like your blog too.Thank you for visiting my blog.
iamsoftrain said:
Love this. Paris holds a special place in my heart. The food, the scenery, the atmosphere. Look forward to reading your blog!!
deyank said:
I’m afraid you may have just been hacked. I received a strange post VIA my RSS feed called “jesusknowsmyname.com” but WordPress can’t find it. Your main blog page is redirected to this unknown page also.
I do love your posts and have even tried several of your great food ideas.
Bill
Becoming Madame said:
Hi Bill, thanks very much for letting me know. In fact, I was trying to reply to a reader and somehow ended up publishing her blog name. I apologize for the inconvenience. It was very kind of you to give me the heads up in any case!! Take care.
deyank said:
Ah, Now I understand. Keep the good posts coming!
Bill
Stash said:
Hi there. I wanted to say, thank you for stopping by my blog and for liking it enough to consider following it.
I should mention that I am a fan of anything that has to do with French food, especially the delights that can be found in Paris. That’s probably what attracted me to your blog in the first place.
Take care,
S.
takingsnaps said:
Ahh the memories! I lived in Paris, and married in Paris and am now back in the UK. I visit Paris at least 4/5 times a years as I still have family there. We have a very long lineage of ancestors born in France so it is close to my heart…I shall follow your blog with interest. Thank you for visiting my blog and clicking the ‘like’ button, It is very much appreciated.
LaDiva Dietitian said:
Darling,
Thanks for looking at my Xmas dinner. Slightly after the dinosaur age, I was a busker in Paris. LUV the city and the country. May be there next year. Was supposed to be this year, but too many conferences.
Look forward to your posts.
Food Forays said:
As a French Canadian, I’m really looking forward to exploring Paris here! I never really had a desire to see it, but just a few posts that I’ve read tells me I may change my mind really quickly!
Thank you for the “like” on my blog! I’m a new blogger, and it’s a big boost for me! xo
Kelly Anne said:
Lovely and interesting blog…leaves me intrigued x
Mike Maynard said:
Hi,
I have nominated you for the Kreative Blogger award, I hope you’ll accept! Details are in today’s blog here – http://mike10613.wordpress.com/2012/02/05/the-kreativ-blogger-award/
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you Mike, very much! I accept with pleasure! Thanks so much for thinking of Becoming Madame!
michaeltuuk said:
Paris had never been on my wish list of places to visit but my wife and I ended up spending a week there in 2010 (long story). Absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back again. In light of that, I’m sure I’ll really enjoy reading your posts in the future!
Jox said:
Bonjour! Thank you very much for liking my post about Leura Village. I like your tips on being an expat since I will be working in a different country soon and paperwork can be difficult but it’s definitely gonna be worth it.
I have a recent post about a historical mansion in the 1900s found in among sugarcane plantations. I hope this would be equally appealing. 🙂
http://joxtapose.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/romantic-ruins-the-lacson-mansion-talisay-city/
Elisa said:
I see we both adore Dave, at Dave’s Delish Dish! Thank goodness for me that I saw your post because it gave me the opportunity to visit your blog. How I envy you living in Paris! I can’t wait to sit down and go through your posts and vicariously live your Parisian lifestyle.
Thank you for stopping by my blog!
elisa
Asturian Diary said:
Hey, just stopped by to say thanks for your like on my blog and have been checking out yours – and loving it. I’ve just clicked follow. I used to be fluent in French (now Spanish has pushed it to a hard to get at corner in the back of my brain) and I worked in Nice for a while. Hopefully your blog will inspire me to refresh my knowledge (and visit France more!)
Michi said:
I’ve been wandering around your blog for the past hour, and my God!! You have French recipes on Youtube! Woot, woot, I’m ecstatic!
I went to Paris years ago, fell in love with it, and have always intended to return. I was quite poor at the time, and quite happily lived off of baguettes and delicious cheese during my stay there. Now I get to read all about Paris and tidbits about daily Parisian life via your blog. You’ve made me quite the happy camper today!
sweetpursuits said:
Beautiful blog! Paris is one of my favourite places in the world, so I’ll be sure to follow your accounts of your experience. Thanks for the follow on my blog, http://www.sweetpursuits.com too!
sweetlab said:
I love this! You’re kind of like Julia Childs when she lived in Paris and fell in love with it!
amber said:
What a lovely blog! Thanks so much for liking my recent post – I’m glad you introduced yourself! I’ll definitely be back to visit again 🙂
Becoming Madame said:
Thanks for stopping by. I enjoy finding new blogs and I’m so glad you found mine. Take care!
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petrel41 said:
Hi, thank you for liking my British poetry blog post!
Becoming Madame said:
You are welcome. It was very interesting. Take care.
petrel41 said:
Thanks, and all the best for you, and your interesting blog!
Kattrina Claypole said:
Thanks for liking my post. I enjoyed your posts, esp. your literature posts as well, so I am sure I’ll be back again.
princeofwine said:
Just came upon your blog. I am mad at myself for not discovering it earlier! Love it
luigifun said:
I wonder how people find blogs like mine. As for yours, a great find. I’m very much a francophile as it happens, with a uni degree in French language and literature, though I’ve never been there! One of my heroes is the French writer Stendhal, a great romantic and a great sceptic. Also Montaigne, the originator of the ‘essai’. Good luck with everything.
Becoming Madame said:
I found your by browsing through the History tag posts, one of the subjects that passions me. Thanks for stopping by!
andy1076 said:
Hi! Thank you so much for following my blog, I’ll be doing the same to join you along your writing about such a beautiful place 🙂
mefinx said:
What a lovely blog. It’s a feast for the eye, but also very well written and informative. I can tell you put a lot of work into it, and it brings back wonderful memories of my own all-too-brief sojourns in the City of Light. I have a particular affection for the wonderful French stationery shops – nothing feels quite like a Clairfontaine notebook as your biro glides over the pages!
illusionville said:
Hello, thanks for liking my post. Yours looks interesting, will surely come back to it. Good luck.
Daisy de Plume said:
Chere Madame,
Thank you lots for stopping by THATLou.com. If you’re ever in the mood for a treasure hunt at the Louvre, you know where to find me.
As for your blog it’s wonderful. Not only charming, I am a full supporter of your green endeavours.
Kind regards,
Daisy de Plume
Deacon Paul O. Iacono said:
Bonjour,
Thank you for visiting and liking my blog. Best wishes for continued success with your beautiful and informative blog.
Peace,
Deacon Paul Iacono
Sixtine and The Little Things said:
I love to see Paris through a foreigner perspective…
robincoyle said:
I would love to live in Paris and since that is not likely to happen, I will enjoy living there through your eyes! Beautiful blog. Did you notice the photo at the top of my blog? We took the picture when we were there in September. I am sharing your blog with a fellow-blogger turned cyberspace friend. She is obsessed with Paris in the 20s.
Becoming Madame said:
I did notice your photo. I wasn’t sure at first if I was seeing it correctly; I’ve never looking directly up at the center of the Tower that way. Great shot! Thank you for passing us along. All my best!
takingsnaps said:
I’ve nominated you for the 7×7 Link Award…you can have a look at the details on my blog here….http://wp.me/p244yO-Ac
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly! And congratulations to you for the award as well.
Living out of Eden said:
Thanks for visiting my blog, Ma’am. I’m sure I will also find interesting and stimulating things inside your blog, for there’ll always be Paris!
Au revoir!
Ricardo
juliacastorp said:
hello there. nice blog
lenxylou said:
I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award:
http://aprovinciallife.wordpress.com/
Goodluck!
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you very much! Congratulations to you too!
Emily January said:
I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. It seems to be the equivalent of a chain letter for blogging, but it seemed fun. You can see details here: http://emilyjanuary.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Looks like you’ve already received it, and rightly so. 🙂
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you very much!
Jewelie Dee said:
Many thanks to gingerskeeper at This Bountiful BackYard, a WordPress blog, for turning me onto this blog. After a journey to Paris and Provence in 2005, my husband and I become avid Francophiles. I can’t wait to peruse all your posts.
Jewelie Dee
http://www.anearringaweek.wordpress.com
Becoming Madame said:
I’m so glad you enjoy the blog! Thank you for your kind words! Take care!
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twinklysparkles said:
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your blog is beautiful and chock full of so many interesting things. I love Paris (who doesn’t?) but haven’t been back since 1992. I now have a friend who I think is still living near the city. We may visit this fall. Fingers crossed. And I will bookmark the rabbit in chocolate sauce recipe!
twinkly
Becoming Madame said:
Twinkly, thanks for stopping by. I hope you have an excellent visit to the city this fall!
crazygoangirl said:
I’ve never visited Paris and like most people have a romanticized idea of what it will be like when I finally get there! Getting a new perspective on The City of Love from one who knows will be very interesting 🙂 Love the title and concept of your Blog 🙂 Will be back for more! Thanks for stopping by mine 🙂
easyondeyes said:
Paris seems like the place to be. Thank you for stopping by our blog and following it. 🙂
Antonio Kirvin said:
As a Newbie, I am constantly browsing online for articles that can help me. Thank you
Tony Ludgood said:
Hello. splendid job. I did not expect this. This is a great story. Thanks!
Brenna Beccue said:
Hi, i think that i saw you visited my blog so i came to “return the favor”.I’m attempting to find things to enhance my web site!I suppose its ok to use a few of your ideas!!
Lynwood Shuter said:
We’re a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your website provided us with valuable info to work on. You have done a formidable job and our entire community will be thankful to you.
Sharron Diamond said:
I’m extremely impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you customize it yourself? Either way keep up the nice quality writing, it is rare to see a nice blog like this one nowadays..
thecircleofit said:
lovely blog……Paris is so special and you are so lucky to live there to experience it all first hand!!!
literaryagent007 said:
You know I love your blog, and always enjoy reading your new posts. For this reason, I am nominating you for The Versatile Blogger Award!
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly! I appreciate you saying that!
The Wanderlust Gene said:
Cher Madame, you might have noticed, it’s Awards Season and I couldn’t not add your fabulous blog to my list of nominations for the Illuminating Blogger Award. I won’t be upset if you can’t find the time to play, but if you can, pop over to check it out: https://thewanderlustgene.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/confessions-awards-and-the-atlas-game/
Ciao
TWLG
Becoming Madame said:
Wow! That’s very kind of you! Thank you kindly!
The Wanderlust Gene said:
You’re welcome. Have fun in NYC.
Lisa Winkler said:
Thanks for stopping in and liking my French food post! Lucky you, living there!
Lisa Winkler said:
Thanks for signing up!
Critic Housewife said:
Thank you for liking my Saveur post. I like your blog. I have been to Paris twice and it has always been a goal of mine to live there. Good for you! Can’t wait to read more of your blog. Take care.
Becky J. said:
Bonjour…thanks for visiting carefreecomposition.com. I appreciate the blog like! Au revoir!
babso2you said:
Wow – thanks for signing up to follow my blog! I cannot wait to see your posts!
easyondeyes said:
We just wanted to say, you have ‘One Lovely Blog’ 😀 …. Find your nomination here… http://easyondeyes.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/ooooo-and-were-lovely-too/
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly! I appreciate it!
musikwala said:
This is late, so apologies for that… but thanks for liking my post on Cape Town. You have an absolutely gorgeous looking blog! : )
coreymp said:
Hi there! I finally got a chance to post some pics from the PWW.
It was great meeting you!
ohiocook said:
Thank you for reading and following my blog!
L. A. Knifton said:
Hi there! I love your blog and I’ve nominated you for the Tell Me About Yourself Award (http://theladyinwaiting.org/2012/07/12/tell-me-about-yourself-award/). Enjoy! 😀
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly! I really appreciate it!
L. A. Knifton said:
It’s my pleasure – I really enjoy reading your posts 🙂
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Ally Phillips (@allyskitchen) said:
So great to meet you! Found you thru Kimby “A Little Lunch”…your blog fits so well w/my nomad and global love of life, that sometimes keeps me right in my kitchen, however, the food allow me to escape and dream and pretend making eating so much more exciting and interesting. I’m looking forward to learning more about your intriguing city, which I’ve visited several times, but, alas, in my youth when I didn’t have a true depth of appreciation…
Grandma Nancy said:
Hi, we really enjoy following your blog and have awarded you the One Lovely Blog Award. If you wish to accept this award follow this link to our blog for the details. http://rezichfamilykitchen.wordpress.com/ We’ll continue to follow and see what you’re up to.
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly! Much appreciated!
Ashima said:
Hello!
Enjoy reading your blog every time I come here :)!
I have nominated your blog for the ‘Very Inspiring Blogger’ award. http://wp.me/p1a482-8W
Do look at the rules! Congratulations and Take Care!
Cheers,
Ashima
Becoming Madame said:
Ashima, I’m thrilled you enjoy the blog and thank you very kindly for the award! All my best.
Marnelli said:
your blog is lovely and I always learn something new and interesting from it. So I nominated you for One Lovely Blog award. I know you have heaps of that already but you deserve more 😀 http://sweetsandbrains.wordpress.com/2012/07/29/one-lovely-blog/
Becoming Madame said:
That’s very kind of you! Much appreciated! Thank you.
caro is spicy said:
Thank you for visiting my blog, I look forward greatly to reading more of yours. I’ve visited France many times but never Paris, I’m sure your writing will be illuminating!
P. K. Newby said:
What a gorgeous photo! Thanks for the visit to The Nutrition Doctor is In the Kitchen, I appreciate it! Cheers, PK
denise and sandy said:
thank you for liking our blog. yours is quite amazing. we look forward to becoming parisians vicariously.
thehesaidshesaidexperience said:
Thanks for visiting The He Said She Said Experience and liking our post about Mon Ami Gabi! You have a lovely and fun blog! I (Kari) am a big fan of it!
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly!! I enjoy your (both) blog too! Take care!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere said:
I’ve nominated you for the Inspirational Blogger Award. See my post for details: http://curiouscuisiniere.wordpress.com/2012/08/20/inspirational-blogger-award/
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly! We appreciate it!!
Ted DesMaisons said:
I so wish I’d seen your blog before I went to Paris! Thanks for coming to visit “Green Oasis” on the TED WORDS blog. I look forward to reading more!
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you, Ted! Be sure to let us know when you’re coming back this way. Always have new a few new suggestions for restos and things to do off the beaten path. Take care!
njbrown said:
I enjoy your blog so much that I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award.
In acceptance of this award please complete the following tasks:
1. Blog a post linking back to me.
2. Answer the questions on the post and nominate up to 10 bloggers, linking their blog to my post
3. Leave a comment on the blogs you have nominated
Many thanks
Nancy
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you Nancy!! I very much appreciate that!! And congrats on the award too!
njbrown said:
Thank you, and you’re welcome. You are such a dear!
Best wishes,
Nancy
L said:
I’ve nominated you for the Thought Provoking Blog award! Check out my blog to find out more!
A French Frye in Paris said:
Hey there, I’ve nominated you for a blogging award: http://wp.me/p1dHNL-1SPRHh
You can pay forward the love by following the 3 rules listed, or not — either way I just wanted to give you props. Hope it brings you a few new readers, you deserve them!
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly!! Congrats to you too!
michelledoll said:
Love the blog! My husband is Italian and I’ve lived in Italy and Turkey for several years – love the insights into the French lifestyle…nice work!
The Landy said:
For sure, let’s take care of our environment…! Sounds like you have a great time in Paris!
sophiezest said:
Hello! As a Frenchwoman (well, half) who has just moved to Brussels, I am enjoying your blog, and have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog and Inspiring Blog award. The link is here: http://beautifulsimplemeaningful.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/one-lovely-blog
Best wishes,
Sophie
Becoming Madame said:
Sophie, thank you very much!! Much appreciated indeed!!
musingmar said:
Enchantée! Such a lovely blog, and a thoughtful exploration of French culture and life. I look forward to exploring your past posts and following new ones.
judithatwood said:
Madame — welcome to the reader family of The Sun Drips Honey. On my site, you will find three Friends pages — on Friends, readers share information about themselves and their blogs; on Friends’ Favorites, I ask readers to leave poems which have impacted their lives, or those which they love; and Friends’ Poetry, where you may post any poetry you’ve written, and I will add a proper reference to you and your blog, and an introduction to your poem. I’m glad you’ve joined us, and I hope you enjoy the blog!
Paula {Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream} said:
A big hi and thanks for visiting my blog from a new follower! Your blog is fab and as I LOVE Paris, it is with great excitement that I look forward to your reading your blog and latest posts! xxP
Julia said:
I’ve dreamed of visiting Paris since I was young (I bet you get that a lot lol). I even took two years of French in high school, which I promptly forgot. One day I’ll see it, but until then I shall follow and live vicariously through you. Thanks for being so generous, as I know I’m not alone in my love for your city.
judithatwood said:
Dear Becoming Madame,
I believe I missed welcoming you to my blog, The Sun Drips Honey. I’m happy to have you as part of our family. Please feel free to add your information to my Friends Page, and if you are a poet or have favorite poems, I have pages for those as well. I hope you’ll enjoy our group — we have some fun! So Welcome!
Becoming Madame said:
Judith, thank you very much! I will head over to the Friends Page right now.
judithatwood said:
I think you’ll like our family of readers!
thecookingchook said:
As a francophile, your blog truly excites me! You are living the life I wish to be living myself one day. Paris is definitely my favourite European city and I yearn everyday to go back (I’ve been lucky enough to have visited a couple of times in the last few years). I can’t wait to explore your blog and read more about what you get up to.
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the posts. If there is anything in particular you’d like to know about, please drop me a line. Take care, and all my best!
gjkingphotography.com.au said:
I’ve just made a huge cup of coffee and have nestled deep into my comfy chair anticipating not going anywhere for a while. FANTASTIQUE to say the least! Reading through this blog IS like having a Parisian holiday but getting all the added bits you don’t see in the brochures, though I am reading it all through green envy eyes as I have Paris envy. My wife and I are so looking forward to coming back again at xmas this year (we’re both Paris tragic’s) This blog is just what I’ve been looking for to help soothe my soul from my everyday Australian life while I yearn and lay in wait for a change of EVERYTHING.
Thank you so much for taking time to share your new life with us all.
Merci. 🙂
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you so very much for your kind words! I’m so happy you enjoy the blog, incredibly touched you let me know! I hope you two have an incredible time in Paris over the holidays. Thank you again for your very kind encouragement. All my best from Paris.
rigmover said:
Hey thanks for the like on my blog, you have a interesting blog here.
Alz355 said:
Looking forward to reading your posts. We love Paris, and wish we had the opportunity to live there! Maybe some day!
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you kindly! Paris is a dream come true for me too, still, even with the routines of everyday – what more can we ask for from life! All my best.
cryominute said:
In 1971 my 2 year old and ex backpacked through England,France and Spain in route to our destination (Tangier,Morocco) A lovely man gave my daughter a French cupcake and called the authorities.That was so sweet.We were napping on our back packs at the train station and she woke and wondered off.
http://cryominute.wordpress.com/category/morocco-2/
thefearlessdiner said:
Thank you for reminding me why I miss Paris so much. Love your blog!!!
violetski said:
Hi!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and liking my posts😃I really appreciate ❤
Lovely blog you have ! I love Paris and honestly if I could I wish to sketch everywhere of this beautiful city❤
Looking forward to see more your posts❤
mmmarzipan said:
What a fabulous blog and blog concept! Looking forward to following your journey!
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you very kindly!
ladyredspecs said:
I have nominated your wonderful blog for a 2012 Blogger of the Year award. Read more here http://wp.me/p2frs2-xG
Becoming Madame said:
Oh my, so very kind of you!! Thank you sincerely. All my best from Paris for the holidays!!!
sophiezest said:
Hello! I have just seen myself (well, beautifulsimplemeaningful) on your appreciation page. Thank you so much! And more to the point: how did I miss this?? (unless you’ve just posted it). Wishing you a happy festive season,
Sophie
sophiezest said:
Hello again, Thank you so much for your message, and for nominating me for the two blogging awards! I really appreciate it, and I’m glad you enjoy reading my little musings. Best wishes for 2013,
Sophie
Becoming Madame said:
You are more than welcome! All my best for 2013!
Kerry Dwyer said:
Hello. I just came across your blog. It is very interesting to see the different experiences people have of living in France. The difference between town and country living is very wide.
michaeltuuk said:
My wife and I have been toying with the idea of getting back to Paris soon. I always try to keep up with your blog posts and wanted to let you know that they’re a great resource — and very interesting in their own right even I weren’t ever planning to visit Paris. Keep up the good work!
photographymemoirs said:
Greetings from a far away land,
I really enjoyed reding about your experience of France within Paris. The perspective is refreshing and reminds me of my time spent there, though I lived most of the time in Lyon. Keep up the great work, take care of yourself and God bless.
http://photographymemoirs.com/category/france-la-france/
Diane Russom Harrison said:
My daughter and I will be spending 10 days in Paris in late September. We find your blog most helpful and informative as we plan our trip.
Becoming Madame said:
Thank you very much! That’s very kind of you! I hope you have an amazing time here in the city!!
Marko said:
Oooh. So we are on the same “page”. You becoming a Madame and me becoming a Monsieur. Looking forward to more posts from you. x
Becoming Madame said:
Well, I hope you are having as much fun on your adventure as I am!!! All my best, Monsieur! 🙂
Fran said:
Bonjour from the Pyrenees!
I’ve just stumbled upon your blog and am already hooked!
I came to France four years ago to work as an English teacher during my studies and have decided to return and make the move more permanant. Living down here in the mountains, so far from the capital, can make Paris seem like a foreign land at times. So I look forward enormously to reading and learning more!
Kind regards from Fran, a baba-cool, lentil eater (who doesn’t shave her armpits)!!!
Becoming Madame said:
Dear Fran, welcome to the French expat community! 🙂 Thank you for your kind working regarding the site! My beaux-parents live in Pau so I’m pretty familiar with the Pyrenees. You live in a glorious spot! Lucky you. I hope the weather is beautiful for you this spring! All my best.
itsanika said:
Nice intro…
smartdraw-uk.com said:
Right away I am going to do my breakfast, once having
my breakfast coming yet again to read other news.
LFFL said:
I’d love to live in Paris.
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GG said:
What does “traditional family values” mean in this French context? In the USA it means discrimination against non-heterosexuals.
adollyciousirony said:
Glad to met you here via WP. You have a very interesting and wonderful blog!
I really you enjoyed my visit and looking forward to see more of your adventures 🙂
Also I appreciate your visit in my blog and for liking “French Talk” to follow.
Merci beaucoup!
And as a token of my gratitude, please accept this gift I have for you here: http://allaboutlemon.com/le-cadeau/ ….. just simply because YOU ARE LOVED!
Enjoy! Have fun and keep on blogging.
I’ll be seeing you around Madame chère 🙂
Amy said:
Love your blog! So interesting. I do have a question and if you have time would love to hear your response. I have been doing research on the French way to eat vs. the North American way and am quite intrigued. I have read alot that the “lunch” is typically the bigger meal as opposed to the lunch but from the information I find, I cannot tell a difference between the two. It seems as though there is an Entree, Plat, Fromage and Dessert at both lunch and dinner. Is this correct? If so, would you mind doing a blog post or explaining the difference? Thank you so much and keep up the blogging!
Amy said:
So sorry, I meant to say lunch is typically the bigger meal as opposed to “Dinner”. 🙂