Living in France
16 French Christmas traditions you will want to adopt
Christmas may be celebrated in many parts of the world, but in France, that celebration…
12 French Christmas Songs to put you in the festive spirit
You know it is soon going to be Christmas when you hear the music playing…
Your guide to a traditional French Christmas Dinner
The French take their food very seriously. They also take Christmas very seriously. And so,…
French Views on Sex: 7 Interesting Differences
There are a lot of preconceptions about the French and sex, not all of them…
French Culture: 50+ facts and tidbits from France
It can be hard to get the feel of a place just by looking at…
21 French Quotes about Life and Living to the max
For centuries, French writers have searched for the meaning of life, in good times and…
From the heart of France, near Lyon, comes one of the most famous wines in the world. But are Beaujolais wines actually any good?
French Food
38 French Food Facts that will have you saying “hmmm”
French cuisine may be renowned all over the world, but there are definitely some things…
Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine: Vin chaud without the Wine
When the cold weather hits, everybody loves a warm and toasty cup of mulled wine.…
Vin Chaud: Warm up your winter with Mulled Wine (Recipe)
If you have ever been in France in the winter, you may have noticed that…
French Comfort Food: 9 Hearty Recipes you will love
Ahh those days, when you just want a hearty and comforting meal and then curl…
French Winter dishes: 9 Recipes to warm you up
If you have ever been to France in winter, you know that it gets cold.…
Classic Cheese Fondue: Recipe & Tips from French Chefs
Just imagine a cold winter evening, after a long day of skiing in the Alps…
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…
Traveling in France
Palais de l’Elysée: French Presidents and questionable decor choices
It isn’t easy to visit the Palais de l’Elysée. The official residence of the President…
France’s Assemblée Nationale: Democracy at Palais Bourbon
Visiting the Assemblée Nationale is only for the brave few. That is the brave and…
The French Woman: Style tips for visiting Paris
Nobody likes to look like a tourist. And especially not in Paris, the fashion capital…
Uzès: An Elegant Duchy in the South of France
The French Royal family may have lost their heads, but the Ducs of Uzès are…
Pont du Gard: The Incredible Roman Aqueduct in France
Pont du Gard has been a tourist attraction for centuries. Located in the south of…
Best of Avignon: The Papal city in the South of France
Avignon is one of those cities in Provence that French locals flock to, while foreign…