The friendship between the French and the Americans - and especially New Yorkers - goes way back. After all, les français gifted us the Statue of Liberty, the symbol of our city and la liberté. Plus, their languid savoire-vivre goes with our Type A, stressed-out AF attitude like yin and yang. This week, celebrate Bastille Day with cool Parisian fashion, complimentary facials by a French natural skincare brand extraordinaire, and of course, incredibly good food. To round things out, how about a Champagne and chocolate fête? Vive la France, indeed.
7/17 - 7/22 Zadig & Voltaire Sample Sale
If you’re not quite an Hermès- and Chanel-wearing grande dame, or Céline-wearing femme élégante, you must be a jeune femme clad in Zadig & Voltaire. The contemporary line returns to 260 Fifth for its annual sample sale.
$59 3 Course Dinner For Two At French Epi
A hopelessly romantic dinner by an acclaimed executive chef (formerly of Michelin-starred Dovetail). Sound good? French Epi blends classics with sustainably sourced ingredients for a truly magnificent dinner.
7/12 Caudalie Bastille Day Celebration
The brand was born out of French vineyards, and is synonymous with organic, natural French skincare. Get that French-girl glow with complimentary facials and even cheese and wine. Oh la la!
7/13 Bastille Day Celebration at WeWork
Join other francophiles for a Bastille Day happy hour featuring bread, cheese, and of course, lots of wine. What would life be without the gifts of the French?!
$69 For A 3 Course Dinner For Two With A Bottle Of Wine At Maman & Mimi
This Nolita bistro is a magical union of Algerian and French cuisine, inspired by the restaurateur Jacques Ouari’s grandparents. From the Tagines to the classic Steak Frites, everything is done using heirloom recipes carried down from Maman (Jacque’s grandmother).
7/15 $45 Tix To Bastille Day Champagne & Jazz Party At FIAF
The French drink Champagne when they’re celebrating, when they’re in love, before dinner…Really, there’s no bad time to drink it, mmkay? Add to that endless hors d'oeuvres and French chocolates, and you can see how good times will be had by all.
$39 Massages and $49 Facials At Red & White Spa
Do you know why French girls look so darn good without a stitch of makeup? They only feign effortlessness - in fact, their amazing skin (even though they smoke, ugh) is due to excellent maintenance, specifically routine facials. Get your own at this spa steeped in European tradition.