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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I was surprised to see that someone kept statistics on this, but it is nonetheless interesting: Over 50% of French parents (link in french) go on vacation without kids. Anecdotally, I knew this was common from my own circle of…
Editor's note: I love hearing other points of view so we're introducing a new series where we meet other expats, immigrants, and locals who are Living in France. If you would like to be featured, or know someone who does,…
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…
Panic, it's an emergency! Except don't panic, if you are in an emergency in France, you need to keep a cool head. You're going to have to figure out which one of the 11 French emergency phone numbers to call.…
France is renowned for its gastronomy. But nearly as important, is how French people eat a typical meal. A traditional French dinner, even if it is at the end of a busy day, will pull out all the stops. And…
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…
If you are expecting a baby, and are looking for French boy names that are unique as well as popular in France, you've come to the right place! Even if you are not, who doesn't love reading a list of…
Expecting a baby and looking for French girl names that are popular, pretty, and unique, and that also works in English? Easy Peasy. Until you put it into practice, it is. You want to find a name that is not…
5 ways to beat jetlag by Everyday ParisianEveryone loves to fly to Paris, but not many people love to fly. French marathon where runners eat cheese and oysters by the Daily MailI have never done this (not a marathon runner) , but even I am tempted…
Living in France for so long, there is always a bit of a culture shock every time I return "home". There are just those small little things that are not like what I'm now used to in France, and make…
I should state right off the bat that people don't really celebrate Halloween in France. The French simply don't register it on their calendar radar, the way we do in North America. That would be way too commercial and quite…
French dining is a lot like eating with your parents. The waiters (aka your grumpy parents) will frown at you as if you were a child, and get very annoyed. "Yes, you have to eat everything, no substitutions, and no…
Swarms of Influencers invade Parisian Street by The CutThis street looks more like Bermuda to me than classic Paris, but to each his own! Restoring an Avenue in Paris Meant for Kings by the NY TimesMost Parisians actually rarely go on the Champs Elysées, too many tourists!…
“Notre-Dame is on fire”. This was the text message from a relative in Los Angeles. What? I enjoy the odd game of college football and all, but I’m not particularly interested in the Fighting Irish... It’s strange how the mind works when…
Eek!! I just realized that Mother’s day is coming up fast! Or not so fast, depending on where you are. For my mom in North America, Mother’s day is the 2nd Sunday in May, but for my kids, the Mother's day in France…
We're quite excited to announce a new perk for our members: free French flashcards with English translations! We cover all sorts of topics and add more regularly. So head on over to our partner site Ainsi-Hardi.com. Let us know what you think. …
Hourra, it is les vacances d’hiver in Zone C! You’re probably wondering, huh? I will explain: it is the school winter holidays for little frenchies. With top ski resorts just over 3-4 hours away in the Alps, the place is to…
You may not think that the French Birth certificate is anything to write a blog post about, but you would be wrong. It sums up the love of paperwork that the French government seems to have, and has passed on…
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…
I never knew where the Post Office was near my old home in Canada, or even where the postbox was. I never mailed anything. It was always by online, email or over the phone. In France, I have a mini…