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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Thinking of moving to the northern suburbs of Paris? Does Seine-Saint-Denis have a reputation? We cover public transport access, schooling, park space and more.
Visiting France and planning to eat? French dining has a long list of etiquette Do's and Don'ts. Don't get caught out on the rules of French table manners.
Dreaming of Paris? See what locals think about living in Paris, as we uncover the truth about life in France, with the good, the bad and the ugly.
Planning a road trip in France? Brush on your French rules of the road, and go through a few items before you start driving in France.
Loosen your jaw muscles, it's time for few odd french sounds, words, and expressions! No french lesson would be complete without it ;)
Get a first hand look at what French moms go through while pregnant. Giving birth is never easy, whether you are a first-time maman in France or not! We look at the baby shower, the benefits, french maternity leave, hospital care, and much more.
The French are masters of the gallic shrug, with that perfect touch of insouciance. So if you looking for a sharp and witty reply, here is a list of angry French expressions that you may find useful in France.
Does the old adage of French people smelling bad hold true? Perhaps it is because there is no air conditioning in much of France. Find out why air-conditioning has become a dirty word in French culture and why sweat and body odours abound.
Think the French only work 35 hours a week? Perhaps the French are just not good at keeping track of their hours. We explore the myth of French productivity, work ethic, and vacations.
English and French may both use the Latin alphabet, but the French writing style is quite different compared to English. And then there are the French punctuation marks!
No, French people don't feel guilty. Statistics show over 50% of French people go on holiday without children. No need to pretend, it is more fun to go on vacation without the kids, isn't it?
It isn't easy raising bilingual children outside of your "home" country. How do you raise a Multicultural Child? An English teacher living in France recounts her experience.
Visits to the doctor are free in France. It sounds wonderful but there are a few oddities that, as a foreigner, will make you scratch your head.
Don't panic, but there are 11 emergency numbers in France. So here is who you need to call in an emergency.
Everything you want to know about French meals but didn't want to ask. The main courses in a typical French dinner, a history of French dining, and much more.
There are certain quirks of French life that you don't cross until you start working. That's when you really get immersed in French culture. Welcome to the Medecin de Travail, otherwise known as the Work Doctor in France.
Be inspired by the ultimate list of classic and unique French boy names for your baby. Get the local's list of popular male names in France, along with their meanings. And find out the difficult-to-pronounce baby names to avoid!
Find inspiration with the ultimate list of French girl names and their meanings. Get a local's insight into popular names in France, as well as beautifully unique and rare French names, to find that perfect moniker for your baby girl.
From doing the hand-ballet during the meal, and drinking ice-cold water, hear about the American eating habits that French people find strange!
French people may not celebrate Halloween, but surprising the holiday is one that actually originated with the Celts in Gaul in Old France. See the history of Halloween in France, along with that lesser known holiday, the All Saints Day.