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Scams to avoid when visiting Paris
Being in the City of Lights can be an awe-inspiring moment for anyone, I still have to pinch myself at times that I actually live here. But as beautiful and inspiring as Paris can be, there are things that you…
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The Covered Passageways of Paris
The covered passageways of Paris first turned up at the beginning of the 19th century, but you could say the idea has been around since the late 1700s. The original shopping centers, so to speak, started popping up for the…
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Paris Museums free on the first Sunday of the month
One thing is for sure that when visiting Paris, there is no short list of museums. But did you know that there are a decent amount of Paris museums that are free on the first Sunday of the month? Yeah,…
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All About That Bouillon
All about that Bouillon Bouillons are a thing of simplicity and beauty, whether we’re talking about the liquid or the restaurant. Let’s start off with understanding the difference between the two bouillons. Bouillon is most widely known as a savory…
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Navigating a transportation strike when in Paris
Navigating a transportation strike when in Paris isn't meant to damper your plans. Just plan accordingly, check the latest info and figure out alternative ways. Here's some ways around that.
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Taking the TCF for my carte de résidence application
My experience taking the TCF for my carte de résident application at the préfecture. Taking about where I went for the test, how much it cost, how the test went and my results.
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Applying for the French 10-year residency permit
It's time for the renewal of my residency permit and I'll be asking for the 10-year residency card. Here's what that process looks like, through the Hauts-de-Seine préfecture.