I have the pleasure of introducing Emily Durand of Your Private Provence to you today. Until she wrote this post for my readers below, I had no idea that Provence is such a major player in France’s apple scene or that Emily and her family has acres and acres of apple orchards!
5 Endearing French habits you can’t help but love
This might come as a surprise to those who know me well, but the version of Diane who now lives in France does a lot more observing than actual talking. I like to watch those around me, see how they act and speak and then do my best to adapt to the French way of life. Over the past couple of years, I’ve picked up on some French personality traits and habits of French people that I find quite endearing.
A fine example of customer service in France… NOT!
The French post office is a necessary part of life if you ever want to mail anything. Sometimes it’s fun. Usually it’s pretty pain free. I am patient. But I have my limits. Customer service in France is as helpful as you’d expect. I need to rant.
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!
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.
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 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.
French-themed gift ideas for that Francophile in your life
On my recent trip to the USA, I noticed more than ever all of the French-themed items in just about…
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Photo tour of our canal cruise destinations (VIDEO)
You’re just in time for the next installment all about our canal cruise trip in Alsace. Today I’m talking destinations and be sure to scroll to the end to watch a fun video I put together of the entire trip!
11 Things I’d never seen or done until I moved to France: Part 2
Moving to suburban France introduced me to things I’d never seen with my own eyes. Some strange, some just different and some completely and mind-blowingly awesome. Cheers to new experiences! Here are 11 things I’d never done until I moved to 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!
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.
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.
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!
6 Reasons why I DON’T miss living in the USA
I’ve been in France for 4.5 years now and there are definitely a few reasons why I don’t miss living in the USA. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
Do French women shave? Myth or fact?
There’s a myth floating around about French women that they don’t shave. Hairy armpits and legs are everywhere, right? Wrong. So do French women shave?
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.
All About France #19 (link up)
Today I have a special post for you! A link up, to be more specific. Phoebe of Lou Messugo has given me the reins for the August All About France link up and I’m hosting for her while she’s on vacation.
Is French hard to learn? You’ll want to run and hide!
Even if you consider yourself fluent in French or pretty close to it, certain situations will still send shivers down your spine (or maybe it’s just me). Situations like what, you ask? Here’s when the French language makes you want to run and hide.
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