From Political Science to Luxury Travel: The Frenchwoman Behind Essential France
A la française13 Nov 2025

From Political Science to Luxury Travel: The Frenchwoman Behind Essential France

In this episode, we welcome Magali Chisholm, founder of Essential France, a luxury travel company based in New York that has been promoting the French art de vivre for over twenty years.


Born in eastern France and educated at the prestigious Lycée Henri IV, Magali moved to the United States after a career in international organizations and fashion — from Chanel to Swarovski.


There, she built a bridge between French elegance and American ambition, turning her passion for culture, food, and travel into a thriving business.


Together, we explore what it means to sell “the French dream” to American travelers: how France became the world’s number one destination, the changing expectations of luxury tourism, and the timeless charm of gastronomy, romance, and good conversation.


She also shares her own vision of l’art de vivre à la française — a slower pace, a shared meal, and a love for life’s simple pleasures.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(11)

The Woman Who Designed the Paris the World Dreams About

The Woman Who Designed the Paris the World Dreams About

What makes Paris feel like… Paris?Oscar-nominated production designer Anne Seibel has spent decades creating the visual worlds behind some of the most iconic films and series, including Emily in Paris...

3 Juli 34min

How to Visit the Musée d'Orsay Like an Insider

How to Visit the Musée d'Orsay Like an Insider

The Musée d'Orsay is one of Paris' most visited museums, home to masterpieces by Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh and many others.But what happens behind the scenes of this iconic institution?In this epi...

11 Juni 45min

The Last Family-Owned Luxury Hôtel in Paris

The Last Family-Owned Luxury Hôtel in Paris

What does French aristocracy really look like today?In this episode of A la Française, Pierre-Jean sits down with Richard de Warren — former French diplomat in Washington D.C. and New York, descendant...

26 Maj 43min

From Mission Impossible to Emily in Paris: Inside Hollywood’s Love for France

From Mission Impossible to Emily in Paris: Inside Hollywood’s Love for France

Raphaël Benoliel is one of the key figures connecting Hollywood and France.From Mission Impossible to Midnight in Paris, from The Crown to Emily in Paris, he has worked with some of the biggest names ...

2 Apr 49min

Why Parisians Are So Arrogant (And Proud of It), with Olivier GIRAUD

Why Parisians Are So Arrogant (And Proud of It), with Olivier GIRAUD

For nearly two decades, Olivier Giraud, comedian and creator of the iconic show How to Become a Parisian in One Hour, has been teaching audiences from around the world how to decode — and laugh at — t...

28 Jan 33min

"Paris is always a good idea": her secrets to make your visit truly unforgettable

"Paris is always a good idea": her secrets to make your visit truly unforgettable

In this episode we welcome Corinne Menegaux, CEO of "Paris je t’aime"After serving on the executive committee of Reed Expositions France — where she oversaw the hospitality and restaurant divisions — ...

7 Jan 39min

The famous French writer François Sureau talks about France

The famous French writer François Sureau talks about France

François Sureau is a writer, lawyer, and member of the Académie Française. Few people embody the French spirit as deeply as he does. In this long conversation, he reflects on what it truly means to be...

10 Dec 20251h 8min

Populärt inom Utbildning

historiepodden-se
det-skaver
rss-bara-en-till-om-beroende-medberoende
nu-blir-det-historia
roda-vita-rosen
not-fanny-anymore
johannes-hansen-podcast
harrisons-dramatiska-historia
rss-viktmedicinpodden
allt-du-velat-veta
sa-in-i-sjalen
rikatillsammans-om-privatekonomi-rikedom-i-livet
rss-traningsklubben
rss-foraldramotet-bring-lagercrantz
rss-max-tant-med-max-villman
i-vantan-pa-katastrofen
sektledare
rss-basta-livet
rss-autismandan
rss-okrystat