Does French food make you weak in the knees? Check out this interactive gourmet food map of France to discover your favorites and a few new dishes!
How to use context when speaking French
When you’re in France and need to converse with French people, all your classroom learning gets very real. Here’s how to use context when speaking French.
French grocery store adventures that will turn you into a vegetarian
I’ve always loved grocery shopping and my outings to French grocery stores delight me even 5 years in. There’s always something new to be discovered. I respect the fact that people have their own eating habits and preferences but I can’t say you’ll ever see me willingly ingest any of the meat at French grocery stores you see below.
A sunny birthday weekend in Brittany (PHOTOS)
Tom, Dagny, my in-laws and I just got back from a long weekend in Brittany (birthday gift to me) and yes, it still has that special sparkle. Here’s a quick recap.
Emily Durand of Your Private Provence: Pink Lady girl
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.
Francophile tote bags now in the Oui In France shop (2 new designs!)
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!
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.
Observations 1 month after launching the Oui In France shop
Last month, I launched a little side project: The Oui In France shop! You can check out that announcement post here in case you missed it. Now just over one month in, I’ve had time to sit back, reflect and analyze how things went and where I want to go from here.
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!
A nation of apologists?
So about that nation full of apologists. I’m talking about AMERICANS. YES!! And I’m just as surprised as you are. I’m writing about something we noticed after a few days in the US. It’s the frequency of Americans saying sorry for the tiniest things!
The little things in life lately
Do you ever get so busy with work or school or everyday life that you forget to slow down and…
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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.
Francophile t-shirts? Yes! Introducing the Oui In France T-Shirt Shop
Oui In France Francophile t-shirts are here! Everyone likes a cool t-shirt, so to that end, I’ve created three France-inspired women’s t-shirts now available for sale that I hope you’ll love as much as I do. I hope you’ll check out my t-shirt designs and support me in this new endeavor. I also need a favor please…
Do it for yourself
What do you want that you don’t have? Why are you holding back? I’m telling you to just go for it.
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