At this time precisely one year ago, I started thinking about all of the people I’ve met or exchanged words with in Paris since I started this site. While our interests, backgrounds and professions varied drastically, we bonded over a common love for France. A love that wavers at times, resurfaces in full force at others but nevertheless remains an integral part of each of our lives, en France or abroad.
Realizing that the personalities of these individuals – who are friends, writers, bloggers, photographers, mentors, inspirations, and icons – would likely appeal to my readers, I created a series that I never anticipated being able to sustain for more than a month. What began with a brief interview with my Francophile friend Susan turned into Franco File Friday, a weekly feature that celebrates its first birthday today.
Aside from the group of Francophiles you’ve met over the last year, I’ve also introduced you to natives who not only love their country but warmly embrace the expat community in Paris. To mark this occasion, I wanted a visit from someone very special to me. He rarely appears on this site, lacks a regular internet presence and would rather be climbing rocks in Fontainebleau than…
