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May 18, 2017 In Learning French

15 French bloggers that will make reading French so satisfying

First of all, this list of French bloggers was made with you in mind if you’re :
  • Fascinated by or looking to learn the vocabulary for topics like travel, food, DIY, fashion, beauty or high-tech trends
  • Used to spending your nights/weekends on English blogs and wouldn’t mind switching to some French bloggers
  • Not used to reading in French and want to start with something reasonably short and easy to understand

If you’re none of that, then you may prefer reading my suggestions for French newspapers & magazines.

Last week a student of mine reminded me that not everyone is so confident yet about reading real articles in French, and that made me think.

I know that when you’re busy, you don’t want to add more things to your to-do list. And for some of us, reading online newspapers isn’t part of our habits. And then I thought, there’s something else I’m sure you like doing while browsing Pinterest or Instagram.

You guessed it right : blogs ! Blog posts are usually shorter than news articles, they’re sprinkled with amazing pictures and cool tutorials or recipes, they’re updated all the time with new content and best of all, you can read them in French too.

So to help you browse this list and avoid “choice overload” (erm, I wouldn’t want you to open 15 tabs at once), I divided the most attractive French bloggers I could find into small groups based on their main topics.

Go and have a look for yourself :

- Travel

- DIY & Interior Design

- Food & Recipes

- Fashion & Beauty

- High Tech & Trends

PS : If you're looking for ways to turn French reading into a real habit, then don't miss the tips I added at the end of this article!


TRAVELBLOGS

1 Trace ta route

Sound advice for travelling around the world

Trace ta route French blog
Link to homepage : www.trace-ta-route.com
​Difficulty : Intermediate, posts are medium to long in length though most have lots of pictures with short paragraphs.
​Similar to : Neverending footsteps
​Nice article :  Guide de préparation pour randonnée solitaire de 15 jours en Corse
Why it's great : Trace ta route means to forge your own path, which I think says a lot about the personality of this blog. You'll find a lot on how to plan outdoor activities like hiking and diving (see the suggested post). The travelling section is really broad as the blog is written by a group of 4 young French travellers. 

2 Vie de miettes

Thoughtful travel memoirs to help you dream

Vie de miettes French blog
Link to homepage :
www.vie-de-miettes.fr
​Difficulty : Intermediate to Advanced because of the longer length of articles. Easy to follow as it's written in the form of a thoughtful diary.
​Similar to : I found none!
​Nice article :  Dormir dans un phare - Ile de Ré
Why it's great : With Vie de Miettes we land on a blog that feels like a dreamy poem. I thought the travel portraits and pictures were breathtaking. This blog isn't just about travelling by the way, you'll find a lot of posts that talk about life as a freelance.

3 L'oiseau rose

Your go-to guide to prepare for big trips

Oiseau rose French blog
Link to homepage : www.oiseaurose.com
​Difficulty : Intermediate to Advanced because of the longer length of articles. However, short paragraphs make it an easy read.
​Similar to : Nomadic Matt
​Nice article :  Les bonnes raisons pour partir en voyage hors saison
Why it's great : This is the most resourceful travel blog on this short list. You'll find a lot of guides for Asia and Europe and there are so many resources she shares that it'll take you a full year to go through her site! I'd say however that she's a little more "salesy" so you may prefer another style to hers.

DIYDESIGNBLOGS

4 Les Gambettes sauvages

Let's make a stop at the most cheerful DIY website

Gambettes sauvages French blog
Link to homepage : ​gambettessauvages​
​Difficulty : Easy to Intermediate depending on your knowledge of technical words related to DIY and crafts. Lots of pictures and videos to illustrate so it makes it easier to follow. The length of posts is usually short.
​Similar to : Lovely Indeed
​Nice article :  Bulles sonores, Mama Petula
Why it's great : You'll like this blog for the visits of cool places and trendy artists. It's a real mix of charming audio interviews, little DIY's for your house and anything Vanessa feels like sharing. There's a nostalgic feeling which I felt attractive. To be totally honest, this blog is a little chaotic when it comes to choosing its main topic, but it's part of the charm! 

5 Frenchy Fancy

Scandinavian Hygge vibes are infused in this French blog

Frenchy fancy French blog
Link to homepage :
​frenchyfancy.com
​Difficulty : Easy, little text with lots of images. A bit of home and interior design vocabulary but nothing too technical.
​Similar to : Little green Notebook
​Nice article :  Mes envies déco pour 2017
Why it's great : Natural soothing tones, bits and pieces of rooms Céline liked, a list of shops she loves to visit. That's what French Fancy is! Written by a Parisian interior designer who shares what she enjoys in her job as well as tutorials to make your home an inspirational space.

6 Make my Lemonade

Frenchify your clothes with this insanely peppy platform

Make my lemonade French blog
Link to homepage : ​makemylemonade.com
​Difficulty : Intermediate to Advanced depending on your knowledge of technical words related to DIY and sowing. Lots of pictures and videos to illustrate tutorials so it makes it easier and length is usually reasonable.
​Similar to : A beautiful Mess
​Nice article :  5 tutoriels express pour customiser ses chaussures André
Why it's great : When I first found this blog I almost fell off my chair as I scrolled down the homepage. Make my Lemonade won my heart with its cheerful colors and Frenchy pictures. If you're looking to tweak your clothes in a fashionable way or you're simply looking for inspiration then this blog is for you. Yes, you can have it all: there's even beauty tutorials and foody reviews!

FOODRECIPESBLOGS

7 Un déjeuner de soleil

For the days when you want some sun in your plate

Déjeuner de soleil French blog
Link to homepage : ​​dejeunerdesoleil.com
​Difficulty : Easy to Intermediate, a few cooking terms. Usually the articles are either medium length or list posts for a quick read.
​Similar to : Pinch of yum
​Nice article :  18 recettes qui utilise le lait ribot (fermenté) ou buttermilk
Why it's great : Un déjeuner au soleil offers a refined yet simple cuisine. You'll be delighted by the bright colors, Mediterranean ingredients and the way Edda describes the dishes she chose to share. Originary from Italy, the food she offers is fresh and daring at times (check the suggested read).

8 Papilles et pupilles

Delight your brain, your eyes and your taste buds all at once!

Pupilles et papilles French blog
Link to homepage : papillesetpupilles.fr
​Difficulty : Intermediate, a little more advanced cooking and cultural vocabulary with a medium length for articles.
​Similar to : Fresh off the grid
​Nice article :  Le tour du monde des boulettes en 8 recettes internationales
Why it's great : As a blog that was launched 11 years ago, it can seem like a maze to navigate with an incredible amount of recipes, travel memoirs and subcategories. If you like to know where things come from and love multicultural dishes, then you'll be in heaven on P&P!

9 Carnets parisiens

This blog will make you want to eat your screen...

Carnets parisiens French blog
Link to homepage : ​carnetsparisiens.com
​Difficulty : Intermediate with medium length articles and a little slang. A little technical for the baking recipes, but generally easy to follow.
​Similar to : Lark & Linen
​Nice article :  Mon buffet enfantin à l'occasion de ma pendaison de crémaillère
Why it's great : Carnets parisiens is half travel diary, half food diary sprinkled with beautiful visuals. It's easy to read if you have a bit of practice in informal French. If you're looking for inspiration in interior design or baking, then you don't need to look any further. Warning : don't read if you're hungry!

BEAUTYFASHIONBLOGS

10 Mercredie

A personal French fashion blog with a lot of character

Mercredie French blog
Link to homepage : www.mercredie.com
​Difficulty : Easy to Intermediate. Lots of short articles sprinkled with pictures. A few more thoughtful articles that are easy to follow. A little difficult because of the French slang.
​Similar to : I found none!
​Nice article :  Ton sur ton
Why it's great : French fashion blogger Priscilla brings you right into her world by sharing her favorite trends in clothing, her beauty routines and even style guides based on her recent wedding. She's young, fresh in style and lives life the way she wants. Check out her urban style and enjoy!

11 Confidentielles

A light, refreshing online guide to French beauty secrets

Confidentielles French blog
Link to homepage : confidentielles.com
​Difficulty : Easy with a lot of French slang and idioms. Most posts are lists or short articles.
​Similar to : I found none!
​Nice article :  Les 10 paires de chaussures que toute femme devrait avoir
Why it's great : I admit, this is more like an e-magazine rather than a real blog but I just love the young, playful attitude of Confidentielles. But guys, this is really a girl-only blog. Did I just make you curious? To sum it up, you'll find lots of advice on love, beauty and fashion.

12 Atelier Doré

The most popular French blog in the fashion world!

Atelier Doré French blog
Link to homepage : ​atelierdore.com/fr
​Difficulty : Short to medium length, slightly more difficult words but mostly related to beauty and fashion.
​Similar to : I found none!
​Nice article :  The great backpack debate

Why it's great : I first had a doubt about adding Garance Doré to this short list because she's already so known all over Internet. She deals with accessories and trends in fashion quite naturally and the whole blog gives you an intense feeling of elegance.


HIGHTECHTRENDSBLOGS

13 Topito

21456 lists to make your day a little more entertaining

Topito French blog
Link to homepage : www.topito.com
​Difficulty : Easy, little text in the format of a list or a Q&A with quite a lot of French slang and idioms.
​Similar to : Buzzfeed
​Nice article :  Top 30+ des podcasts à ecouter en urgence, mieux que la radio!
Why it's great : Topito had to be on this list even if it's not exactly a blog because of its format. I mean, what's more perfect when you're learning a language than list posts? Now imagine how quirky and fun that would be in French. Give your IQ a little break and give it a try!

14 VDM (Vie de Merde)

Perfect to cheer up when you're feeling a little down

Vie de Merde French blog
Link to homepage :
www.viedemerde.fr
​Difficulty : Easy, little text and simple daily vocabulary with some French slang.
​Similar to : F my life
​Nice article :  Grosse déprime et jalousie
Why it's great : Apparently this concept was so popular that it was copied in many other countries around the world. Vie de merde lets you take a step back from your crappy day to read and laugh while reading other people's disastrous stories. A must!

15 Presse-citron

All the latest trends on high-tech products, in French!

Presse citron French blog
Link to homepage : www.presse-citron.net
​Difficulty : Reasonably easy, most posts are about 500 words which is a quick read but the "Tests" have quite a lot of technical vocabulary
​Similar to : TechCrunch
​Nice article :  Google pourrait presque tuer le copier/coller sur mobile
Why it's great : You'll find everything about tech and trends on Presse-citron. I recommend this French tech blog because it's not too geeky and most news posts make you curious to learn more. The product reviews are thorough and you'll even find some European brands and trends for electronics!

If the French bloggers I introduced today weren’t really what you were looking for, then I have another tool for you to find brilliant blogs.

It’s called Hellocoton and it’s very similar to Pinterest or Bloglovin’. All you need to do is type keywords that interest you in the search bar then look through the stream of suggestions.

When you find a French blogger you like, click on “S’abonner” and create an account so you can receive notifications for new blog posts of your favorite French bloggers. Or just click on a blog link and bookmark it, though it’ll be easier to forget.

subscribe to french bloggers

How creating a routine will help you improve faster

Before I let you go, I’d like to make a last comment on using French bloggers to learn specific vocabulary.

Unfortunately, this method won’t work if you don’t find the time to read on a regular basis, at least once or twice a week. Seriously, your reading sessions don’t need to be longer than 20 minutes but they do need to happen frequently enough for you to start remembering and assimilating words you’ve read in different contexts.

Don’t worry though, I won’t leave you to wonder how to organize your schedule around this new task. You could have followed these blogs via Facebook or Instagram but then you’d easily be distracted by all the other things going on and you’d have no control on when you read in French.

Instead, let me present you to Feedly and Bloglovin’, perhaps you even already use one of those.

Both platforms work like a personal feed where you can choose which blogs to follow. This technique will help you create a feed just for French and if you set a reminder on your phone for 2 days every week, then you’ll just need to go to Feedly or Bloglovin’ to practice your French vocabulary.

Easy, right?

Now it’s time to explore the French blog scene. Enjoy and let me know in the comments if you found any French bloggers you’d like to recommend!


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11 Comments

  1. Vanessa / Les Gambettes Sauvages April 7, 2018
    Reply←

    Hello Abigail,
    I just discovered this article.
    Thank you for this amazing description which touches me 🙂
    All the best xoxo

    • Abigail April 8, 2018
      Reply←

      How sweet of you Vanessa for passing by! I just wrote what I felt was the truth 🙂 Happy it made your day

  2. mercredie April 15, 2018
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    Oh WOW, thank you so much for mentioning my blog Abigail. So so honored and flattered to be introduced as “personal with a lot of character” 🙂 have a lovely Sunday. Priscilla

    • Abigail April 16, 2018
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      Avec plaisir Priscilla! Keep on grooving with style 🙂

  3. Marie - Polyglotcoach May 25, 2018
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    Great selection ! I knew many of them and I am eager to discover the other ones your recommend.
    We have a language blog written in French about how to learn languages and we give tips to those who would like to become a polyglot. Here is the link to our website, we hope you will like it : http://www.polyglotworld.wordpress.com
    A bientôt !

    • Abigail May 30, 2018
      Reply←

      I’ll have to check this out, thanks for passing by Marie!

  4. Christa Sloan May 29, 2018
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    I’m not sure if this was intentional but it’s difficult to read the blog descriptions and translations for each blog but I can see the pictures. Is it just me? Checking to see if it’s the same on another browser… The first part was on safari on a MacBook pro. Now, I’m on opera on the same MacBook pro and I can read the descriptions and not see the pictures. Cheers. Au revoir!

    • Abigail May 30, 2018
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      Hi Christa, how odd! Thank you for letting me know, I’ll have to check what’s going on. I’m not on Mac myself so I never saw how my posts look on Safari and Opera.

  5. Menellia August 6, 2019
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    Oh merci.A few of these I already knew but love the additions especially Mercredi…

  6. Leonce June 20, 2021
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    Bonjour! Thank you very much for your great selection. My favorite one is Atelier Doré (also known as We Are Doré now). I discovered and loved many of those you’ve recommended! Merci

    https://leoncechenal.com

  7. Minita November 3, 2021
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    Love !

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