Life in France
Honest advice and practical insights on daily life in France as an immigrant—culture, healthcare, integration, bureaucracy, and everyday essentials.
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Pregnant in France: Essential First Steps for Being Pregnant in France
So you’re late and not in the sense to a very important date, you think you might be pregnant. What do you do next? Who do you see? Do I need to immediately change my diet? There’s no need to…
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Christmas Traditions in France
Some Christmas traditions in France that I've come to love over the years. I always look forward to this time of the year, especially all the markets and decorations that go up around town.
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Thanksgiving in Paris 2022: tips for preparing your own feast
Everything you need to know if you're hosting your American Thanksgiving in Paris. Where to shop and order your ingredients. Also included a few restaurants to check out if you don't feel like cooking ! I've got you covered either…
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Phone apps that make life easier when in Paris.
Phone applications can be a saving grace. I've compiled my list of phone apps that make life easier when in Paris, whether visiting or living here.
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Understanding the color system of Paris’s trash bins
Making sense of what goes where when it comes to trash; understanding the color system of Paris's trash bins. Breaking down what goes where and other resources.
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Summer essentials to survive the Parisian heat: everything that I cannot live without in the summer.
Paris is notoriously hot in the summer. It's a fact of life you cannot escape. It's also a fact the French are not fans of air-conditioning. I've put together a list of things that are a staple in my Parisian…
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May 1st in France: May Day, Labor day and the Fête du Muguets
Happy May Day! Today is a celebration of workers' rights here in France and we also give little bouquets of lily of the valley to our loved ones to wish them luck and happiness.
