Amelie
March 22nd, 2011 | Rachel
Since this blog is in its infancy and I am trying to figure out what to write about and how to do it, I am going to do several short entries on French things that I love. The first that comes to mind is my all-time favorite movie, Amelie.
Although most of the movie was filmed in Paris, Amelia’s father’s house was located in Eaubonne, which is about half an hour outside Paris.
What other French movies should I watch? Someone recently recommended L’heure d’été (a/k/a Summer Hours).
Amelie has a strange feeling of absolute harmony. It’s a perfect moment. A soft light, a scent in the air, the quiet murmur of the city. A surge of love, an urge to help mankind overcomes her.
Honestly, I’d rather be in France.
March 20th, 2011 | Rachel
Thanks for stopping by. We’ll eventually get into the details as to why I felt the need to start this blog and why I would rather be in France, but suffice it to say, I am a late twenty-something living in New York City. I have a corporate job, but I dream of moving to the french countryside and opening a bed and breakfast.
Hopefully you’ll follow along in this quest to fulfill that dream. I will be writing about travel, cuisine, real estate, culture, and general Francophilia. I promise it’ll be worth your while.
Thanks for stopping by!
