Top 12 Gifts for Francophiles (2019)
The holiday season is fast approaching, and I'm sure you are wondering what to get your favorite francophile! Not to toot our own horn, but we know a thing or two about being…
Wondering what life is like in France? Whether you are planning on living abroad or just dreaming about the French way of life, get ready to hear about our adventures in daily life, family life, and learning French. The mistakes expats make, the cost of living, we uncover the truth about living in Paris.
5 reasons French Parents don’t post their kids’ photos on social media
This topic has been swirling around for some time, until last week it all came to a head. I was offered the chance for a feature on another site; the catch was they…
Not the Boulevard Peripherique
8 reasons Paris’s Boulevard Peripherique is the “Worst Road in France” (and maybe the world)
Paris may be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it has an ugly side. The ugly side that tourists rarely visit, but that locals know all too well: the…
Living in France
Where to live with a family: Paris or the suburbs?
There comes a point in every Parisian's life when he or she starts to wonder: Should they maybe move out of Paris? Move out of Paris, you say! Why? The charm, the culture,…
Living in the Chic Suburb West of Paris: Yvelines (78)
So you want to stay on the west side, but you want a house! And you perhaps want to send your kid that very famous public International school in Saint-Germain-en-Laye with its multitude…
Living in the Suburbs East of Paris: Marne la Vallée and Val de Marne (94)
Living in Grand Paris is all about transport. Where do you need to travel to, compared to where you live? There's a saying in Paris "Metro, Boulot, Dodo", meaning "Commute, Work, Sleep". Over…
Living in the Suburb West of Paris: Hauts de Seine (92)
The Hauts-de-Seine, one of the most popular suburbs of Paris, isn't particularly "green" or particularly "cheap". And if you are looking for a house, you will keep on looking. Most of the communes…
Living in the Northern Suburbs of Paris: Seine Saint Denis (93)
We the North! This is Seine-Saint-Denis. I apologize Toronto Raptor fans, I am not trying to steal your logo. We just happen to be in the North of Paris. With the Charles de…
French Alps: Best ski resorts, when to go, and more
Most people when they visit France don't think about skiing. They think about cheese and baguettes and the Eiffel Tower. But France has way more to offer than that, folks. For instance, you…
French Dining – The Cheatsheet of Do’s and Don’ts
You are not going to run into royalty when you visit France (the French have chopped off all their heads), but if you're planning to eat during your trip, you should probably brush…
Living in Paris, France: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
It is called the Paris Syndrome, and it has its own Wikipedia page. The severe culture shock that tourists experience upon realizing that the Paris of one's dreams is not the reality. And…
Ooh La La – Roundup # 4
The Literal Translation of Country Names - by The Lonely Planet Not necessarily to do with France, but I quite enjoyed this one. France was originally "The land of the Franks" which is…