Bonsoir! This is a special weekend for 2 reasons: 1) It’s my birthday tomorrow and 2) I’m now offering Francophile tote bags in the Oui In France shop!
Most popular posts of 2016 (and a few faves)
Here are some of the most popular posts on Oui In France in 2016. Read on for French culture, language and more about living abroad in France.
French up your Christmas with a bûche de noel recipe
Hello there, today I have a yummy guest post coming at you from Molly Wilkinson of Toffee Bits & Chocolate Chips. She’s sharing her Christmas bûche recipe tips and telling us all about this must-have holiday dessert. I’ve never made one before but this might be the year!
So you wanna guest post?
Hey blogger friends, do you want to guest post on Oui In France? If so, I’m putting the call out for guest post pitches and I’d love to hear from you. This holiday season, I’ll be posting 2-3 guest posts from readers just like you, so if you’re interested, read on…
7 Everyday things that are more difficult to do in France
Life isn’t easy for anyone, but if you keep a level head and can laugh at yourself, the everyday stresses seem to roll off your back that much more easily. Here are 7 things that are personally more difficult in France than they were in the USA.
7 Canal cruise tips to keep in mind for an unforgettable trip
Tom, my in-laws, Dagny and I went on a canal cruise in Alsace in September and had a wonderful time discovering the region, the canals and the locks along the way. If you’re thinking of booking a similar trip, read on for my canal cruise tips.
Baguette in France etiquette: What to NOT do with your bread
Ask anyone what foods France is known for and I’m sure the word baguette will tumble out of their mouth…
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French gifts for Francophiles to bring out your inner Parisian
Parisian and chic go hand in hand, so if you want to bring out your inner Parisian, I’ve picked out some of my favorite items to Frenchify yourself for the day. Here are my top Paris gift ideas.
French culture: 5 Things that make more sense in France
The longer you live in France, the more you realize how certain things just make more sense. Here’s my list of things that make more sense in France.
Tips for going through canal locks in France and what it’s really like (VIDEO)
What are locks, how do they work, and what are some tips for operating one? Read on and be sure to scroll to the end for a video I made all about going through canal locks!
Quick French lesson: Get your wallet ready if you “invite” someone out to eat
If you invite someone out to eat in France, this little word “inviter” has some built-in rules that may catch you by surprise. On the surface, it means to invite. But there’s some French cultural knowledge you need to know if you’re going to invite anyone out in French. It has to do with who is footing the bill so read on!
What to know about boating vacations in France: Our Alsace canal trip
Seeing a new-to-us region of France from a different vantage point sounded exciting, so Tom, Dagny and my in-laws set off for our Nicols canal boating experience in Alsace. A DIY canal cruise is an amazing experience for anyone who wants to experience France’s canals from the water. Alsace was rural and beautiful.
Throwback to 2009 when I was teaching in France
So let’s throw it back to 2009 when I shared some observations and what my first day of teaching in France was like…
Intro to canal cruisin’ in Alsace
Today’s post is a little intro to canal cruising in France. Here are some details from our canal boat in Alsace.
Accent-uate the positive
I’m currently in the east of France with Tom, Dagny and my in-laws, so please enjoy Catherine of Taste of France’s post on accents below in my absence and show her some love in the comments
Our hot air balloon experience in the Loire Valley (VIDEO)
We took our very first hot air balloon ride above the town of Chinon and I’d recommend it to anyone. Be sure to scroll to the end of the post for a fun video I made of our ride. Let me tell you all about our hot air balloon experience in the Loire Valley!
Our anniversary weekend in Clisson
The small town of Clisson in the Loire-Atlantique is one that comes to mind for me, and Tom, Dagny and I booked a hotel last Saturday night as home base while we explored the town.
How to pronounce French wines so you sound like an expert (AUDIO)
If you’re visiting France or dining out at a fancy restaurant and want to get the name of the wine right, this post is for you So you can impress your friends, we’re cluing you in on how to pronounce French wines, with audio. There’s no need to embarrass yourself by botching the French wine pronunciation.
The France I love
This is the France I love.
Monday Mishmash 8/8/16
Bon lundi, mes amis. Thanks for joining me for another installment of Monday Mishmash.
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