French fashion in Paris: the art of nonchalance
When it comes to French fashion in the capital, there's a certain 'je ne sais quoi'. French people have mastered the art of nonchalance with these trends.
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French faux pas: the worst of the worst
It is inevitable that we will occasionally, inadvertently, make a faux pas. And if not…
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Our 7 favourite, truly bizarre French expressions
We’ve all had those disconcerting moments – you’re chatting casually in French when you’re stopped…
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Apartments in Paris: social hierarchy of the chambre de bonne
The chambre de bonne does more than house semi-starving students and hopeful expats. It serves…
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Inside French artists' homes with the Alliance Française Paris Île-de-France
To delve more into the lives of Balzac, Bourdelle or Zadkine, follow the same path…
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Driving in France: the tips you need to know
There is nothing scarier than being detained in a foreign country. In order to save…
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Nailing the work-life balance: is the French work ethic the best in the world?
The French are famous for their long lunch hours and even longer August holidays. Does…
FranceLearning French in Paris: an uplifting reminder in a dark place...
A drizzly day and a visit to the Catacombs don't sound like the most uplifting of activities, but there was a positive lesson to be taken out of it all... and it was to do with learning French in Paris. Paris, France