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Living in France
Survival French: 120 Must-know Phrases for visitors to France
54 French inspirational quotes: Proverbs to motivate & enjoy (with translation)
55 Famous French songs that defined pop culture
French Dining Etiquette: 32 Table manners, Do’s, and Don’ts
Why is there never any air conditioning in France?
France’s famous myth: the 35-hour French work week

42 Best Souvenirs from France
One of the most visited countries in the world, France offers a multitude of beautiful cities, coastlines, and culinary delights. You can spend days wandering around Paris or wandering around the French countryside. And one of the things you will want to do is to pick up a few French souvenirs from your big trip!
French food
42 French foods & drinks: Best traditional dishes to enjoy
16 French Pantry essentials: Ingredients and staples for your cuisine
11 Wines regions of France
9 Tips on composing a gorgeous French Charcuterie Board
21 French appetizers: Easy hors d’oeuvres
What French people eat: a typical dinner

Living in Paris: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
It is called the Paris Syndrome: the severe culture shock that tourists experience upon realizing that the Paris of one’s dreams is not the reality. And that is for visitors, imagine if they lived here!
I don’t intend to dash all your dreams but the reality of living in Paris is that it is not all it is cracked up to be. After being in Paris for over 10 years, I have to bemusedly point out a few pros and cons…
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