Welcome to Memoirs & Biographies — a space to learn not only from others’ mistakes, but from the full tapestry of their lives. What if we could tap into their wisdom, their resilience, their moments of doubt and grace — and distill what is essential for our own journeys? This section brings you closer to the most intimate thoughts and feelings of remarkable minds: from writers to explorers, from chefs to musicians. Think of it as a quiet chat room of the greats — a modern-day cultural salon where you are both listener and guest, witnessing the stories, philosophies, and passions that continue to inspire the art of living.
Hello friends, and welcome to my latest travel from home ritual. It’s almost summer holiday season, and as always, I’m starting to feel impatient. The adventure calls, the poolside cocktails await, that is… not just yet. So while I wait…
Hello friends ! I’m very happy to be back in 2024 for our next chapter of cosy reading together ! My little break from filming, right after the adventures of my yearly Advent Calendar series, has meant time to reflect.…
My earliest memories of tennis are snapshots of hot summer afternoons in front of the TV, while my father watched a game at Wimbledon. Or was it Roland Garros ? I can’t remember, and it was probably all the same to…
I think of Italy and words just start to appear : Buonissimo… Auguri… Signorina… Buratta… Ciao ragazzi ! The melody of the Italian language always brings a smile to my face. But sometimes, I need a little more. I admit…
To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves. Mahatma Gandhi I’ve hesitated a long time before doing this video… and then I thought “I cannot be the only one going through this,…
Food memoir or Foodoir is a genre I didn’t know existed, even if I had been reading them for a while. How did I get to foodoirs ? I have absolutely no idea, but I have a suspicion it started…
Crêpes, Candles and a surprising Book by Michel Simonet It is February 2nd, and here in France, it’s the feast of La Chandeleur. Chandelle… Candle… if you’ve been here before, you’ll know this is a celebration after my own heart.…
Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! I haven’t lived in a culture that celebrated Thanksgiving, so all I know comes from movies and tv series, a combination of stereotypes about going round the table and giving thanks for the many blessings we…
There are many countries I am fascinated by and that I’ve never visited. But in autumn, the greatest temptation is Scotland. As I am sitting at my desk, planning this video, I find it quite difficult to explain my virtual…
A summer dream of ponds full of lillies and ripe tomatoes, of happy moments in the cool night air, preparing a garden party inspired by one of the most famous artists of all time…Today’s Ritual is inspired by a different…
