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Petite France: Elevating Australian Homes with the Unrivaled Quality of French-Made Homewares
At Petite France, we believe that your home is a canvas waiting to be adorned with the exquisite brushstrokes of French craftsmanship. Our curated selection of homewares transcends the ordinary, offering you a glimpse into a world where every detail matters.
French Country Style what is it and how do we get some :)
French country style is a style for your home that can be both internal and exterior and is basically indicative of the country homes in France. Th...
What is Bastille Day? The history and why it means so much to French people
Bastille Day is a National Public Holiday in France. It is celebrated with great pride every year with parades, fireworks and parties. The celebrat...
5 Travel Hacks to Not Getting Stuck in the Queue in Paris
Paris is a very big and very busy city, these small tips may help you to better plan and avoid long queues on and off the road.
What does Laguiole mean?
The term Laguoile has become synonymous with knives and cutlery of a particular shape, however REAL Laguiole is manufactured in the Massif Central region of France, in Thiers and originally in the small village of Laguiole.
How to make sure Your Savon de Marseille is Authentic ?
Savon de Marseille ... Many try and copy it, but only few still make it in the traditional way with the same time honoured ingredients. Petite France only supplies legitimate Savon de Marseille.
Savon de Marseille, over a century of history
In this article we get an overview of how and since when Savon de Marseille has been made......the tradition and the recipe.
Why French products are better
Many French products are so good as they have developed over time, utilising hand craftmanship, skills, knowledge and abilities developed over time, years, decades, generations. Products developing with a distinct cultural need or requirement, with the availability of natural ingredients and resources and to satisfy a growing level of sophistication in society.
Living Heritage Company of France ...What is it?
The French Government has a specific way in which they recognise and support companies which manufacture in France and who utilise traditional practices of excellence. The Enterprise du Patrimoine Vivant or Living Heritage Company award. Petite France loves sourcing from these amazing companies.