Where this all began

Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve been totally enamored with all things France, and I’ve spent a large part of my adult life chasing that interest!

My maiden name, Thibaudeau, was always a really fun part of my identity and I loved how unique it is in the USA, where I live. What’s more, my family can trace our ancestry back to France via Canada and I loved learning those stories and details.

I took French in high school, and then went on a trip to Paris and La Rochelle (where my ancestors are from) with my dad and brother when I was 17. When I tell you it was love at first sight, I’m not lying. I fell so in love with all things France during that trip.

During university, I took quite a few French language, history, and culture classes. I spent one semester living in Paris and traveling around different areas of France. That experience continues to be one of the highlights of my life!

I also lived in the “French House” in the Foreign Language Housing for a year of college, where groups of students who were learning French, plus one native speaker, lived together and spoke only French in the apartment.

After college, I continued to love, learn about, and travel to France. And I love sharing that passion with others!

I’ve traveled aaaaaaalllll over France, visiting almost every region, and exploring nearly 100 different cities and villages.

Now I want to help you discover France and hopefully develop your own appreciation for it!