Autumn Days in Normandy: Gardens, Flowers & Inspiration
October 7, 2025
This September, we returned to Normandy for another My French Country Home Tour, led by Sharon Santoni and Janne Ford.
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This is what we strive for: to refresh your soul and deepen your love of France. You won’t just visit the iconic locations; you’ll go beyond, exploring private gardens, meeting artisans, and discovering treasures in antique shops known only to a few. Our tours are a work of love, guided by the relationships we’ve nurtured through our magazine and books. With expert guides, private chauffeurs, and insider access, we create experiences that allow you to relax, explore, and let us take care of every detail.
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- Antiques
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- Photography
- Cooking
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Sharon Santoni
April 22nd – 27th 2026
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April 28th – May 3rd 2026
”You won’t find this level of attention to detail anywhere else. Every moment was carefully crafted, and all I had to do was enjoy the beauty of France.”
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Janne Ford, Jardin Plume – Normandy Tour 2025
Our Story
Creating unforgettable experiences for over 10 years
"We don’t just take you to France. We introduce you to the France we know: intimate,personal, and full of secrets only decades of experience can uncover."
Our founder, Sharon Santoni, a seasoned antique enthusiast and author, has lived in France for over 40 years, curating a treasure trove of connections across the country. Our team knows the best-kept secrets: private properties that open their gates just for us, expert guides who bring the past alive, and artisans who reveal their craft behind closed doors. For over a decade, we’ve been curating these experiences with one goal in mind: to show you the France we love, in all its beauty and depth.
Tour Hosts
Our hosts, the heart of every tour
Our tours are enriched by the expertise of exceptional hosts and co-hosts who bring each destination to life. From renowned garden specialists to seasoned historians and French lifestyle connoisseurs, they share their deep knowledge and passion, offering insights you won’t find anywhere else.
Sharon Santoni
MFCH Founder and Author
Sharon Santoni, the creator of My French Country Home, heads the Magazine, the MFCH Box, the Boutique, and Tours. Rooted in France for her entire adult life, she holds a deep affinity for French culture. With a passion for sharing insights on French antiques, cuisine, as well as home and garden design, her blog provides a charming peek into life amidst the picturesque Normandy countryside, including her family and dogs.
Amy Kupec Larue
Garden Specialist
Amy has had the wonderful opportunity to live, work, and travel throughout France for the past 30 years. Since 2005, she has been guiding individuals and groups, including the Pacific Horticulture Society and the New York Botanical Garden, on tours through public and private gardens in Paris, Normandy, Brittany, the Loire River Valley, the South of France, and Tuscany.
Lucy Hunter
Award-winning designer and author
Award winning garden designer, author and floral artist, Lucy Hunter has already exhibited her own designs at the Chelsea Show. She has published two best-selling books and tours the world talking about her particular style of arranging flowers, and ‘bringing the outside inside’. Lucy is a long time friend of MFCH, and has already accompanied several of our tours to Provence in Southern France.
Janne Ford
Floral Photographer
A talented floral photographer, Janne is known for her warm, natural style and her exceptional eye for color and texture. She grows many of the seasonal flowers she works with in her North Yorkshire garden and created iconic imagery for brands like David Austin Wedding Roses and The Real Flower Company.
With a background in Textile and Fashion Design and over a decade in the fashion industry, Janne combines her passion for color and movement with garden-inspired floral photography.
Stacey Caron
Food Blogger
Stacey Caron, known as Stacey Snacks on her blog & instagram since 2008, is an antiques dealer and appraiser by day and a cooking enthusiast by night. She loves finding unique antique pieces and creating delicious meals. Living just outside New York City, Stacey enjoys exploring local markets and trying out great restaurants, which inspires her to share seasonal recipes that highlight fresh ingredients. A regular and experienced visitor to Paris and elsewhere in France, Stacey has a deep understanding of the French approach to food and wine, and her very own rapport with the Parisian chefs who have become her friends.
Joanna Maclennan, In Love With Provence Tour 2026
MFCH Travelers come back time and time again, not just for the beautiful destinations but for the deep sense of connection and belonging they feel on our tours. You’ll travel with a small group of 12 guests who share a common love of France. On our tours, friendships are forged while indulging in your passions for gardens, antiques, and history.
Our Values
Our values shape every journey
Bringing People Together
Creating meaningful connections through shared passions for travel, gardens, antiques, and French culture.
Curating Exclusive Experiences
Offering private access, insider knowledge, and luxurious accommodations for unforgettable journeys.
Celebrating the Art of Slow Travel
Emphasizing a relaxed pace that allows guests to truly savor the beauty, history, and culture of each destination.
Prioritizing Attention to Detail
Ensuring every moment is thoughtfully planned, from expert guides to seamless logistics, for a flawless experience.
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