There’s a lot of chatter about expat life all over the internet. Resources like blogs and forums all provide invaluable…
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A stroll through Parc Oriental de Maulévrier
Since my dad is here visiting, we decided to take advantage of the beautiful afternoon on Sunday and head over…
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Adventures in French customer service & a winery visit
The words “good” and “customer service in France” rarely go together in the same sentence unless you’re saying, “It’s impossible…
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Best souvenirs from France that your friends will appreciate
If you’re one of those generous travelers, you delight in picking out something special for that friend who couldn’t make…
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Vacation rentals in France: Must-know tips
For a truly French experience, renting a house or apartment is an excellent option. But if you’ve ever rented a house or apartment in France for a short-term trip, you might have been surprised by a few things that were different from vacation rentals back home. What do you need to know about vacation rentals in France?
American habits I lost when I moved to France
The best antidote for someone who’s stuck in their ways is to move abroad. You’ll realize your habits aren’t part…
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Don’t make these mistakes when ordering food and drink in France
As a tourist whose French is a little shaky, ordering your food and drink at a restaurant can be a…
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The joys of applying for your 10-year residence card in France
If you didn’t pick up on the sarcasm in the title, it probably means you haven’t had the pleasure of…
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French first names that may mislead you: Male or female?
Are you a man or a woman? Does your first name reflect that? What are some popular French female names…
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Why does France conjure up such a sense of class and sophistication?
Tell anyone you live in France and their minds immediately fill with romantic images of lazy days spent lounging around…
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French Christmas markets and Saumur food and wine show
French Christmas markets and anything to help get in the mood for the holiday season rank high on my to-do…
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Pics of the month November: Wine and regional products exhibition
Hello! The food in France never ceases to amaze me, so when I saw a wine and food show advertised…
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Tom’s take on 45 things French people think when visiting New York City for the first time
Salut! Tom’s here today bringing you this post that goes hand in hand with the one I wrote recently on…
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Pharmacies in France vs. the USA: Prepare to be amazed by these 6 unexpected differences!
How are French pharmacies different from American ones? Let’s see as we discover my list of differences between pharmacies in France and the United States.
Hotel Original Paris, France Review
Edgy, whimsical and coolly chic. Those are the words that immediately came to mind upon entering the Hotel Original Paris….
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Myth of the month: All French people smoke cigarettes
The first time I visited France, something really stood out to me. Yes, the gorgeous pastries and architecture of course,…
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10 Reasons why I love being an expat in France
Here’s a list of things I love about being an expat in France.
Castelas olive oil tour in Les Baux de Provence
Olive oil is not the first food product that comes to mind when you think of France, is it? Delicious…
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South of France vacation pic of the day: The Calanques, Marseille
Today we drove from Aix en Provence to Marseille and rented a boat to take in the beautiful views from…
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South of France vacation pic of the day
Greetings from lovely Aix-En-Provence! We’re on vacation and are enjoying sunny skies and temps in the high 70s/low 80s. I…
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