Bonjour and Bienvenue! Want to hop on a plane and travel to France? Why not join me and indulge in a bit of “armchair travel.” As a writer and artist based in Paris, I try to dive beyond the surface, past the elegant historic monuments, and into what it is really like to live in France.
The daily life, the ups and downs, and the everyday moments, let’s go on a little jaunt, shall we? Bon voyage!
Living in France
Reality of Living in Paris: 47 Pros and Cons
French Table Setting: The Art de la Table
Driving in France: 31 Tips and Requirements
French Dining Etiquette: 32 Table manners, Do’s, and Don’ts
26 French Celebrities you need to know (with Quiz)
19 Divine French Love Poems (with English Translation)
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
Traditional Quiche Lorraine (French Recipe)
French Pommes Aligot (Recipe)
Alsatian Flammekueche with bacon and onion (Recipe)
French Cauliflower gratin dauphinoise
Eating French Pâté (with tips from a local)
Sauteed Calamari with Garlic (French Recipe)
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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Traveling in France
Senlis: City Guide (Oise, France)
Luberon Valley in Provence: Travel Guide (France)
8 Most Beautiful Luberon villages (Provence, France)
5 Best day trips from Dijon (France)
Rue Montorgueil in Paris: What to see, do and eat
Musée du Quai Branly in Paris: What to see
Facts and history
Hall of Mirrors at Versailles: 16 facts and history
Duchy of Savoy: 16 Facts and history
10 Facts about the Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Hugh Capet, King of France: 11 Facts and history
Claude Monet: 15 Facts and history
