Planning on moving to Paris? Tips on moving to France as an expat, where to live in Paris and more.
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So I have a secret to confess: I am completely addicted to home renovation shows. There is no French version of HGTV, so that is definitely the one thing I binge-watch when I visit North America. So, all this to…
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, the museums! If you've not read the…
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 of foreign language section. Welcome to the…
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 12 million people live in Grand Paris,…
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 that border Paris, like Boulogne-Billancourt, Courbovoie, and…
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 Gaulle International airport nearby (Roissy to her…
Yes, I know you're an expert driver, with many years of driving experience, but each country has its own set of rules. And more distinctly, their own driving culture. This isn't Germany with its "no speed limits", but there are…
Ahh, the famous myth of 35-hour French workweek. And combined with France's legendary holidays, no wonder so many overworked North Americans dream about moving here. But if you are dreaming of moving to France to achieve that illusory work-life balance,…
If you are wondering what the heck "guillemets" are, you have come to the right place. English and French may both use the Latin alphabet, but the French writing style is quite different as are certain French punctuation marks. On…
In France, visits to the Doctor are paid for by the State. Like most other first world countries, you say. (I'm looking at you, U.S.A.) Basically, the French healthcare system covers all legal residents for medical costs as long as…
It used to be every two years. It was changed recently (in 2018) to every 5 years: Visiting the bl$%£y French Médecin de Travail. There are certain quirks of French life that you don't really cross until you start working…
So you have just moved to France, dreaming of la vie à la française, croissants in the morning, strolling along the Seine for lunch, and delicious little apéros in the evening. You have set yourself up in a hotel near Place…