Stories from France

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

25 Best French Nursery Rhymes (with bilingual lyrics & audio)

French nursery rhymes are wonderful way to introduce French to a baby or toddler. Listen…

How to cut French cheeses

It is never good to leave someone with that crusty old cheese rind. Find out…

Couple sitting at a restaurant terrasse -Dating and relationships in France

Dating in France: 20 Tips and Relationship guide

Get a local’s insight into dating and relationships in France. From what to expect,…

55 Famous French songs that defined pop culture

Get the countdown of the famous French songs that have stood the test of time….

16 Tips for planning a Château Wedding in France

Plan an enchanting chateau wedding in France, for the memories that will last a lifetime….

The New French Nursery Decor: 14 Chic Furniture Ideas

A French nursery doesn’t have to be fussy. Instead of the old French Provincial, decorate…

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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!

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French food

Boursin pasta with roasted tomatoes

Get the easy-to-make recipe for boursin pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes and spinach that makes…

What is Boursin cheese?: 6 Fun Facts

Find out why boursin cheese is so popular in France, and how it is made,…

What is Brie cheese?: 12 Fun Facts

Find out why brie cheese is so popular in France, and how it is made,…

What is Camembert cheese? 10 fun facts

Find out why camembert cheese is so popular in France, and how it is made,…

Eggs Mimosa (French-style Deviled eggs)

Get the recipe for eggs mimosa, the French deviled eggs. Served as an appetizer or…

Boursin hasselback potatoes

Enjoy these delicious hasselback potatoes with a touch of boursin cheese for extra flavor. With…

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Illustration of Couple walking with baby near Notre Dame and the bouquinistes in Paris

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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