"Because a woman loves so many things…"
Belle NOËL is the first issue in a new quarterly series of Belle Inspiration.
Jacqueline deMontravel was the creative force behind this exciting new series with much more to come – Belle Natural, Belle Décor, Belle Markets… The list is endless and each is authentically French.
Enjoy!
The Belle Team
Don’t miss this fantastic 4th of July Sale! If you’ve been waiting to purchase a Belle Inspiration BOX now is your chance. Every Belle BOX is 15% off and still includes FREE shipping as always!
Every BOX is sourced from the Paris flea markets & artisanal boutiques since 2010. Don’t miss out. Ends midnight EST, Friday, July 6, 2018.
Get your Belle Inspiration BOX here!
The Belle Team!
Place Dauphine is a peaceful square in the middle of the River Seine.
A few blocks from Notre Dame yet world’s away from the touristy crowds.
These red chairs were a fun pop of color on a sunny but late winter’s day.
Jacqueline deMontravel lets us tag along on a visit to her
Cousin Regis’ grand Paris Apartment
Blueberry Galette – the perfect summertime recipe by Elissa Shaw
Create your custom scent in Paris with Emmanuel
Rachel Ashwell’s new book, A Floral Affair celebrates flowers, including the gorgeous floral painting of Laurent Amelie.
Looking for a great book? If you enjoy historical romances, then you need a copy of Teri Reynold’s new book, Maire-Antoinette and the Hidden Door of Versailles.
Teri and her husband Scott have traveled to Paris many times over the years
and her frequent visits to Versailles inspired this book about everyone’s favorite royal, Marie-Antoinette. You’ll see her in an entirely new way in this novel.
You can order your printed copy or Kindle HERE!
The Belle Team
A dash of red is always fun to find after a long walk. Paris is filled with dashes of color, including the chic Parisians with their eye-catching accessories.
Another fantastic weekend at the Paris Flea market – Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen. There’s truly something for everyone in every budget.
Belle Inspiration Editor, Mimi Bleu, has been taking private groups to the market since 2007, making it easy to navigate the markets, negotiation, French-language help & shipping help.
Take one of the New Paris Market Workshops with behind-the-scenes meetings access to select vendors, antiquaires and artisans in their boutiques and private warehouses.
Hope to see you soon
Can you think of a better way to start the day than a flaky, buttery croissant?
Every boulangerie in France has an inventory of these golden
treats piled high behind the glass displays.
Some dip them into their morning café créme – me, I like to enjoy the deliciousness
untouched by any other taste!
Maybe its time for a cooking class to make these properly.
The Belle Team
If you love flea markets then you need to experience one in France. Our favorite one in Paris is the Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt. A sprawling market unlike anything you’ve experienced in the US. 14 different marchés that have something for everyone and in every budget.
You can wander for days and still not see everything, so Paris Travel Groupe has created a special private market tour to streamline the experience and ensure a memorable time with a local insider by maximizing your time by zeroing in on exactly what you’re looking for, help with negotiation, French language help, and shipping introductions if you need to ship those larger items home.
