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.
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In France, the outdoor market is not just a place where you can buy things. The French generally fancy themselves to be gourmands, and we tend to think of the marché as the place to buy items of quality, produced…
There is something about the romance of buying a property in France. Owning a piece of the country's history and culture, and hoping that some of that je ne sais quoi rubs off. Whether you are buying a pied-à-terre apartment…
Buying a house is a big step in anyone's life. And buying a house in France, ooh la la! But knowledge is power. The buying process in France isn't as daunting as it seems, and it's just a matter of…
The French are known for their love of language. And poetry is no different. French children as young as 4 are required to memorize recite poetry in school as part of the normal curriculum. And it must be said that…
When foreigners think of France and work-life balance, they are wooed by the impression of 35-hour work weeks and lengthy annual leaves. While the 35-hour work week is a bit of a myth, the vacation time in France is not.…
If you're planning a trip, or have already been to the famous Palace of Versailles, you may have heard about a certain someone called the Sun King Louis XIV. Ruling France for over 72 years, the Sun King would consolidate…
With a long and complicated history, the French are deeply patriotic when it comes to defending their country and their way of life. Through times of war and peace, France is rich in symbols that demonstrate a citizen's pride of…
The musical scene in France is known for being one of the most prolific and innovative in the world. From rock, hip-hop, heavy metal, folk and pop, there are plenty of talented musicians bringing a distinctly French flavour to the…
In the early 15th century, a young girl named Jeanne would change the course of history, and become one of the most famous figures in France. The history of Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) is undoubtedly a colorful one. She…
It's no secret that women have played a major role in history, but they often don't get their dues when it comes to recognizing their achievements. So it is all the more incredible to note these famous French women whose…
Napoleon Bonaparte is one of those figures who remains instantly recognizable even centuries after his death. A formidable French military leader and tactician, he was first and foremost an astute politician, rising from obscurity to become Emperor of France. In…
Whether you are planning to move to France with kids, or are just curious to know how life is like elsewhere, you may be interested in hearing about schools in France. Beyond an overview of the French education system, I…
Since the days of the first metro lines in Paris, those wide open doors of the carriage trains have always attracted the crowds. The Paris metro is second busiest metro system in Europe, after the Moscow Metro, and has become…
In Paris, there is a certain type of architecture that is so famous and popular, it just goes by one name: the Hausmmanien. It is named for a French architect born in Paris by the name of Baron Haussmann, who…
Modern art is not for everyone. There is an aesthetic and a bursting of new ideas that is to be appreciated in modern artworks, just as there were when audiences first gazed upon the finest paintings of yesteryear. Today, the…
One of the smallest museums in Paris, the Musée de l'Orangerie is nonetheless home to one of the most celebrated art collections in the world. Located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, the Orangerie museum features prominently the works by…
Right in the heart of Paris, in the 1st arrondissement is a beautiful garden known as the Jardin des Tuileries. As lovely as the garden is, the locals know that on this prime real estate in the center of the…
If you have ever seen Instagram photos of Paris, you have probably seen photos of the striped columns in Palais-Royal. In a city full of monuments, this sumptuously decorated palace beckons tourists from all over the world. Which is quite…
There are few palaces that can rival the Palace of Versailles in prestige. Located in Versailles, a suburb of Paris, this incredible château is renowned for its opulence and splendour. Today, it is one of the most visited tourist attractions…
Over the last few decades, the music scene has been undergoing a kind of renaissance, with the rise of French musicians who have reinvented the chanson. From playful verses to softly spoken lyrics that can drive a dagger into your…