La Flâneuse with Karen Bussen
Sharing the wanderings of an American designer, entrepreneur and writer, newly transplanted (and transformed) in Paris. With stories, recipes, adventures and encouragement for living your fullest life, wherever you are.
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Becoming French Part 2: An Update on My Journey to Citizenship (opens the original)
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Salut les rêveuses et rêveurs (Hi there, dear dreamers),After my first post about this journey I’m on applying for la nationalité française, I’ve received so many questions and messages of encouragement. Un énorme merci à toutes et a tous (a great big thank you to you all).I’m writing about it for all the francophiles out there, but also for those who may be going through the process or who dream of one day becoming French 🇫
Coming to Paris? Let’s Explore the City Together on a Curated Visit Just for You (opens the original)
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My Signature ExperienceThis relaxed, approximately three-hour stroll begins at 10AM or 2PM with your choice of one of three themes (or a mix):Food & Wine (includes wandering and tasting, sometimes a market, plus insights about French food culture)Shopping (combing for treasures: vintage, brocantes, l’art de la table, floral and design shops, quirky historical boutiques and paper merchants, fabulous souvenirs—what’s your preference?)Creative Paris (pop-ups, lesser-known expos, galleries, a
Your Personal Paris Planning Session (opens the original)
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Bespoke Paris Events and Experiences (opens the original)
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Your Most Precious Paris MomentsDesigned exclusively for youSome occasions merit an extra level of attention and finesse.Over more than two decades, I’ve designed incredible experiences and celebrations for private clients, luxury hospitality brands, business leaders and international bon vivants. (Scroll down to read a bit more about my background, or visit my website here</
Exciting Update! Three New Ways to Personalize Your Next Paris Trip with La Flâneuse (opens the original)
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