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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Does news travel across oceans? You bet it does, sometimes with a charming French accent and sometimes not. Can you spot your local French celebrities? Brigitte Barbot and Marion Cotillard may be household names, and I know I've seen both…
Time to brush up on your French Geography! Now, first of all, I should note that France consists of much more than just the land that the Eiffel Tower sits on. Just as "the sun never sets on the British…
You may have heard of reverse culture shock: the strangeness that you experience upon returning to what you thought was "home". Reintegrating into your own culture is not as easy as it sounds. After 10 years in France, there are…
Do French kids eat everything? My toddlers would lose their citizenship if this was the case. It is a given, children all over the world hate what they don't know. The trick for French parents is how to push those…
You may think you know the basics, but I bet there are certain ones that will you up. After 10 years in France, even I still sometimes get caught on the rules of saying hello in French. I imagine you…
Do things sound better in French, or is it just in my imagination? Will you have more success if you use pick up lines in French, rather than in English? French might be the language of love, but some of…
France may be a democracy and a republic, but that doesn't mean we can't have a bit of fun. Do you have what it takes to be a French monarch? Take the quiz below to find out: Save to Pinterest
You might have seen the pictures on Instagram: a grassy spot next to the river Seine, with a laughing couple or a group of young people, lounging around with a sparkling glass of wine. A romantic picnic in Paris is…
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. All this to say,…
Nobody ever questions nursery rhymes as a child. Au Clair de la Lune is one of those French nursery rhymes that every French kid learns to warble in pre-school. But if you listen to the lyrics for the first time…
Tinkling laughter, a few stumbles down ancient cobblestone streets hand in hand with your French lover, quoting sweet nothings in your ear. Is there any place more romantic than Paris in the spring? (Well Paris in winter is equally lovely…
It's the Jour de l'Epiphanie! Otherwise known as 3 Kings Day! Time for some cake! Or a pastry type dessert, known as a galette de roi, if you want to get specific. France may be a secular country, but certain…
Warning, look away now if you are a sensitive soul. The following French insults are fighting words, and will definitely add fuel to the flames. French may be a beautiful language, but French people are not afraid to get into…
Everyone reaches their limit at a certain point. Sometimes you just need to curse out loud, and swear to the heavens. French people are not afraid of cursing. If you live in Paris, this might be more often than not.…
There is always that annoying relative who asks before the wedding: Are you thinking of changing your last name after marriage? As a woman, the moment of doubt arises. Even if we are in the 21st century. No matter your…
Ah Paris, that romantic city of lights! And the Eiffel Tower, which is one of those iconic places people love to pop the question. And yet, you don't see many foreigners having their wedding in France. That's because it is…
Young Kids say a lot of funny things. I always want to record them chatting, because it is simply hilarious. And it adds a whole different level when those kids are born-and-bred little Frenchies. The Expressions 1) "Berk" instead of…
We like to have a bit of a laugh once in a while, so I thought I would explore that oh-so-elusive concept of the French "Je ne sais quoi" and its meaning. It is used to describe something that is…
Even if you've never read the comic books, you will still be swept away into the world of Asterix and Obelix, the mighty little Gauls fighting the evil Roman Empire. Parc Asterix, the French theme park just outside of Paris,…
If you have toddlers and are considering trekking out to Disneyland Paris, I have a better solution: Jardin d'Acclimatation. The theme park is directly on Line 1 of the Paris metro (about 2 km away from the Champs Elysées), and…