My French Country Home Magazine March/April 2019 | Page 3

Editor’s Letter
H
ere in northern France,
March is the first real herald of spring.
Temperatures may still be low, but our spirits are
warmed by the first signs of spring color such as
the magnolia trees in flower or the clouds of
daffodils blooming in Parisian gardens.
For gardeners, this is a time for great excitement.
We dream about the year ahead and for the first
time in many months can get outside to prepare
the ground and begin to plant.
In this issue we share a spectacular garden near
the Belgian border, filled with yew topiaries and
dazzling spring bulbs.
Then we’re heading out west with our favorite
tips and addresses for visiting the Brittany coast.
Few places in the world are as photogenic as
Mont-Saint-Michel, and rather than trying to do
a day trip from Paris, we invite you to linger a
little longer in this unique region.
Food is on our minds, too. Eating seasonal, local
food is essential to French culture, which is why
we share five delicious recipes to make using
asparagus, and also recipes for a complete meal
brought to you by a young couple who are
passionate about fine ingredients
and their provenance.
Our latest Artisan feature is an inside look at the
prestigious and divine candles made by Cire
Trudon. We are very happy to bring you a
unique opportunity to purchase a boxed
collection of their products.
I hope you love this second edition of our
magazine and that we truly put you in spring
mode!
Sharon Santoni
M ar  / Apr 2019
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