If you’re racing against clock to get something in time for Mother’s Day, but still want something thoughtful for the Francophile in your life, you can’t wrong with one of our carefully curated gifts for Mother’s Day. …read more
Although I have spent several years in France over the course of my life and considered myself fairly familiar with many French cultural quirks, having my dog here has allowed me to explore a whole new set of myths and clichés. …read more
Why can’t the French truly escape the popular perception that they are rude? I learned that what could be construed as rude actually just comes down to simple cultural differences and a lack of understanding. …read more
In her memoir, “The French Ingredient”, Jane Bertch recounts her journey of becoming a business owner in France. She shares 10 lessons about French life and business she learned along the way. …read more
Here is one of the best Paris walks curated by a longtime local through the Marais, over the Seine, and into the 6th arrondissement. …read more
French streaming platforms let you get your Francophile fix outside of France. Here are our picks for the best French TV shows to watch now. …read more
Here are some restaurant dining rules to help you fit in with the locals. …read more
As an expat in Paris there is one question I am asked without fail when meeting a new person. “So what brought you to Paris? Was it love?” Oh man, do I wish I had a love-based story to explain my relocation to Paris! There is nothing more romantic to my mind than falling in… …read more
While I lived in Paris, my French improved and stretched in ways I couldn’t have anticipated. But when I’m asked if I’m fluent in French, my answer is always the same: yes and no. …read more
Everyone has their own Paris. A few special haunts and pleasures that always make returning to Paris feel like a wonderful indulgence. I’ll bet most regular visitors have certain things they always do and see as soon as they hit the ground. I arrived here a few days ago and like clockwork, these seven habits… …read more