Archive - Franchement

Unspoken French Rules, from Cheese to the Bise

The first rule about French rules is you have to say there's no rules.

Jun 13 •

Shelby Chambers

May 2025

April 2025

French Things I Refuse To Get Over, Part Deux

Picture, for a moment, a skinless peach. It's awful.

Apr 30 •

Shelby Chambers

April Things: a special occasion sandwich, shopping vintage French classics, TAXES

Your monthly quick hits from Franchement.

Apr 14 •

Shelby Chambers

Sandwiches For A Special Occasion At L'Esprit

A fancy sandwich so powerful, I can still taste it. In a good way.

Apr 11 •

Shelby Chambers

Paris Parenting Pros and Cons and Cons

Is it hard raising a child in Paris? Yes! Is it also wonderful and interesting and beautiful? Yes!

Apr 7 •

Shelby Chambers

March 2025

February 2025

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