Au fil de mes pas

English

Discover France through my eyes — villages full of charm, peaceful forest walks, and tender everyday moments. A personal journey shared in English for curious travelers around the world.

  • Encounters That Change Everything

    There are encounters that leave a mark on your life.Whether virtual or real, they help us grow, blossom, and reveal parts of ourselves we never imagined.They bring quiet support, comforting presence, and make us wish they could last forever. Thank… Continue reading

  • Hiking the Ridge Trail

    Discover the Ridge Trail in Recloses: rocky ridges, hidden ponds, and a stunning white sand quarry in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. On Sunday, I set out with friends to discover the Ridge Trail, starting from Recloses.There’s a small… Continue reading

  • Our shared moments

    A bond woven with laughter, music, and tender silences. At 12, she opens the doors of her world to me.Between laughter in front of a K-drama, K-pop songs softly sung together,walks that turn into confidences, and recipes improvised in the… Continue reading

  • First steps towards France, the spark

    France revealed in its villages, forests, and fleeting lights. There are countries you visit, and others you inhabit.France is mine. It reveals itself in stone villages, deep forests, lively markets, and the stories of emperors and painters. I don’t need… Continue reading

  • Moret-sur-Loing: Medieval Charm by the River

    Explore the medieval town of Moret-sur-Loing, its fortified gates, riverside walks, and the inspiration it offered to the Impressionist painter Alfred Sisley. A sweet break by the river In summer, the main street is closed to traffic, which makes the… Continue reading

  • First steps into France: My village, Fontainebleau and its forest

    Discover the charm of a French village, the royal city of Fontainebleau and its legendary forest, all just one hour from Paris. Dear J., I don’t have your ease with words, but I’ll let inspiration guide me and tell you… Continue reading

  • Walk in the Forest of Fontainebleau: Discovering the Hidden Village of Stonecutters

    Three times lost in the Forest of Fontainebleau, once amazed. Among tall ferns, almost white sand, and the remains of a forgotten village, this walk reveals the poetry of a timeless place. This morning, I set out for a walk… Continue reading