by Eugénie Fontugne | 7-09-2026 | Papilles, Se balader, Visit HealdsburgHotel HealdsburgNapa ValleySonoma Countyweek-end getawayWine Country weekend
Head north to chase some real heat, sip some wine, and lounge by a pool. Where to Stay With its leafy plaza and slow pace, Healdsburg feels like a vacation town a mere 90 minutes from San Francisco. Go grab some baked goods at Costeaux French Bakery, pick up a book at... 
by Eugénie Fontugne | 29-08-2026 | Papilles, Papilles, Se balader, SF Specials, Wander Brion WinesFrench WinesGastronomyNapa ValleyNapa Wine TastingYountville
The Story Starting in 2006, Julien Fayard, originally from France, learned the Napa Valley winemaking trade under a mentor, who instead of a salary, gave him clients to handle on his own. By 2013, Julien went solo, running his own consulting and winemaking business.... 
by MerciSF | 1-02-2026 | Agenda, Business, News, See All Napa ValleySan Francisco Bay AreaWine Marathon
Napa Valley is about to welcome a brand-new kind of running experience. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the inaugural Wine Marathon – Napa Edition will launch with a signature Half Marathon (13.1 miles), offering runners unprecedented access to exclusive vineyards and... 
by MerciSF | 1-07-2025 | Agenda, See All Bastille DayNapa Valley
Join the Alliance Française of Napa Valley for an elegant Bastille Day celebration. On Sunday, July 13, a private country estate will open its doors, offering a charming afternoon of French culture and festivities. Guests can arrive early and from 2-4pm try their hand... 
by MerciSF | 9-07-2024 | Agenda, See All Alliance FrançaiseBastille DayNapa Valley
You won’t need your passport to be transported to the French countryside. Join the dazzling Bastille Day celebration hosted by Alliance Française Napa Valley in the heart of Napa Valley, at a private estate house. Guests will indulge in French cuisine and fine wines... 
by Vanessa Lotoux-Macias | 15-11-2023 | Business, News ChandonLVMHNapa ValleySparkling WinesSustainability
It’s a double celebration for Chandon California, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the reopening this Fall of its new Home in Yountville, in the heart of Napa Valley, after a renovation that lasted almost 3 years. The Californian house, a... 
by Anne Marie | 24-06-2019 | Business, Food, Shopping, Visit, Wander 1881 NapaJCB CollectionJean Charles BoissetNapa ValleyNapa Wine TastingOakville Grocery Store
When heading into Napa Valley, you are usually in search of good wine, great food, fun times. Jean-Charles Boisset, a well-known French vintner, hopes to fulfill your desires. His vehicle, the 1881 Napa Valley Wine History Museum and tasting room, also includes the...
