Bonjour! Let’s talk about the best French white wine out there… which is, of course, Muscadet (not to be confused…
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Are French people lazy?
The big news out of France these days is that President Macron’s controversial plan to raise the retirement age from…
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5 Popular American comfort foods that French people don’t eat
The French love food and enjoying it is a bit of a national pastime. From simple dishes prepared well to…
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No BS guide on what to wear in France (from someone who’s lived here a decade!)
France can be intimidating to a lot of us, especially before our first trip when we’re left to base our…
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French people love Breton striped shirts (and so do I!)
If I asked you to think about iconic French clothing and had you narrow it down to casual fashion, what…
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France calculates these 8 things in a totally different way than the U.S.
Holy heck are cultural differences fascinating. I’ve been blogging here on Oui In France since 2012 and there’s no shortage…
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Is Paris overrated? An unbiased look at the City of Love in 2023
Is Paris truly the enchanting, romantic destination of our dreams, or is it just a victim of its own hype?…
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What the heck is steak tartare and is it safe to eat?
Before moving to France, I had heard of steak tartare but it wasn’t something I was familiar with and I…
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6 French household products I can’t live without
If you live in France for any length of time, you’ll notice right away that there are different products, prices,…
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8 Things people MAJORLY underestimate when moving to France
As a blogger in this space, I field a handful of advice-seeking emails each week that come from people looking…
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Year in review: See ya, 2022!
It’s that time of the year! 2022 is nearly over, my birthday is on the horizon, and I’m recapping the…
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What is raclette? Why you need to try this gooey French meal
Winter and raclette go hand in hand, and if you’ve never had this deliciously cheesy dish, you’re missing out. La…
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7 Stocking stuffers I bought for myself
‘Tis the season… it’s Christmastime and if you’re like me, you’re knee-deep in all things festive! I’m taking a relaxed…
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9 Common features of American homes that you won’t find in France
If you’ve spent any time in France, you’ve probably marveled at all the beautiful things the French do differently. From…
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6 Everyday American grocery store foods you won’t find in France
If you live abroad, you’ve undoubtedly missed foods from home. The brands and food products we grew up with aren’t…
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Curious where to buy products from France? Meet my favorite online French grocery store
Whether you’re a French person living in the U.S. in need of comfort food from home or a Francophile who…
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Do you know these 10 American medications & their French equivalents?
You can happily lose yourself in a French pharmacy for hours, perusing all the interesting remedies with colorful boxes and…
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French stereotypes you NEED to stop believing!
Let me start with a story that I don’t think I’ve ever shared here. Several years before I moved to…
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French Advent calendars for Christmas 2022
There’s no shortage when it comes to Christmas Advent calendar ideas. Forget the simple cardboard calendars with dinky little flaps. Christmas Advent calendars have become super fancy and make great gifts. From Advent calendars with chocolate, food, candles, toys, and more, my French advent calendar ideas will help make your holidays all the more merry.
Must-visit famous museums in France you need to see!
No visit to France is complete without a visit to a museum or two, and luckily, France has no shortage…
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