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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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, with some romantic French love songs playing in the background. Is there any place more romantic than Paris in the spring? Add in a…
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. It is a type of pancake made from pastry…
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. Rated R, I advise you to proceed with caution! French may be a beautiful language,…
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 getting married in France. As a tourist, you can…
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,…
Growing up in Canada, we had "snow days", when so much snow had fallen the snowplows couldn't get to it on time. For my kids, on the other hand, it is "Strike day" in France. It is going to be…
This topic has been swirling around for some time, until last week it all came to a head. I was offered the chance for a feature on another site; the catch was they wanted a picture of me with my…
Paris, the city that was known in ancient Roman times as Lutece. It was not as important a city as Lyon (more central) was at the time, or Marseille (with its natural harbor). But Lutece was none-the-less important enough to…
There comes a point in every Parisian's life when he or she starts to wonder: Should they maybe move out of Paris to the suburbs? Move out of Paris, you say! Why? The charm, the culture, the museums! If you've…