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How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Like A French Girl

Joyeuse Saint-Valentin! We’re heading into the most romantic day of the year and, as a Francophile myself, I’m ready to celebrate the holiday with the same respect that those living in the quintessential city of love do. Oui, it’s time to take notes from the French ladies on this one.

By Anna Hartman4 min read
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@camillecharriere

From the moment I stood gazing up at the twinkling Eiffel Tower at the young age of 5, I’ve had a (mildly healthy) obsession with Paris. While the first baby book I picked up when I found out I was pregnant was Bringing Up Bébé and one of my resolutions for 2022 is to learn their beautiful language, embracing Valentine’s Day as if I am standing outside the Louvre with a baguette in hand and a silk scarf tied around my neck is not totally unusual.