Cordelia de Castellane’s Life in a French Country House

If you only buy one new book this fall, this is the one to get! Released this month, LIFE IN A FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE: ENTERTAINING FOR ALL SEASONS offers an enchanting glimpse into the dreamy world of Cordelia de Castellane, France’s most prominent host and the artistic director of Dior Home and Baby Dior. Organized by the four seasons of the year, the chapters uncover Cordelia’s tips and inspirations for living and entertaining à la française.

With individual sections dedicated to seasonal tableware, recipes and menus, interior design, flower arranging, and more, readers will delight in learning how to re-create chic French style for special events and everyday occasions alike—from a summer lunch on the grass to a magical Christmas. Accompanying personal archival photos are positively spellbinding, including exclusive images of vibrant table settings and the elegant decor of Cordelia’s spectacular 15th century home in the French countryside. Complete with informative captions and texts and heirloom family recipes, LIFE IN A FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE is a lovely guide on how to bring French joie de vivre to your home all year long.

A winter table in Cordelia’s boudoir.
Cordelia’s favorite season is autumn, and the book is brimming with ideas for entertaining in the fall, celebrating the colors of foliage, and serving comforting food to family and friends. Dior Luminarie tableware and Bohemia crystal glasses.
Chairs that belonged to Cordelia’s maternal grandfather against a backdrop of very old fabric.
Beautiful Dior Lily of the Valley tableware, available for purchase here. Perfect for spring and La Fête du Muguet!
Bathroom walls papered with Toile de Jouy.
“The house was built in three parts between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries,” Cordelia explains. “On the left is a little guest house. In this part of the garden, I went for a very French, quite classical look, whereas the garden in the back is very English, more Bohemian.”
With it’s beautiful floral fabric-covered cover, LIFE IN A FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE: ENTERTAINING FOR ALL SEASONS makes a beautiful gift this holiday season!

LIFE IN A FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE is available via Amazon, and you won’t want to miss a breathtaking tour of her home here. Please follow @cordeliadecastellane on Instagram for ongoing inspiration.

© Life in a French Country House by Cordelia de Castellane, Rizzoli New York, 2021. Photography © Matthieu Salvaing

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