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Vie Française

Meet the French: 10 tips for getting to know locals

Going to France with the aim of truly immersing yourself, and making connections with the French as you go - we've been there, and we've struggled. To make it a little easier for you, here are our top ten tips for getting to know the French.
 France



Vie Française

My French Melbourne: meet raging Francophile, Jacqueline Mifsud

It only took one trip to Paris to make a raging Francophile out of Australian…
 Melbourne, Australia
Meet the French - cultural differences

Reportage + Société

Meet the French: cultural differences to be aware of when getting to know locals

Trying to make connections with locals in France can be a little trickier than you…
 France


Arts + Culture

Book review: learning to live like a local in 'My Paris Dream'

Kate Betts' 'My Paris Dream' is a stunning memoir about getting a ‘Paris education’. Through…
 Paris, France



Gastronomie

My French Melbourne: A Taste of Paris comes to Melbourne

At MyFrenchLife™, we adore gourmet French food, artisan goodies and French specialties. What better place…
 Melbourne, Australia
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Vie Française

Entrepreneur Lisa Vanden Bos: bridging the French culture gap with FUSAC

Meet entrepreneur Lisa Vanden Bos, whose magazine FUSAC has helped make life easier for many-an-Anglophone…
 Paris, France


Escapades

Are you ready to design your own French life - where ever you live?

The ultimate guide to the places & faces of France in your city...
 Melbourne

Gastronomie

My French Melbourne: mouthwatering French cuisine at Chez Olivier

At MyFrenchLife™, one of our favourite ways to immerse ourselves in French cuisine and culture is to visit a French restaurant. Come with us as we explore the best of French Melbourne.
 Melbourne, Australia

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"Les chansons, c'est comme les prières. Ça ne sert qu'à endormir le peuple - Extrait de Le marquis de la dècheThe songs are like prayers. It serves only to lull the people.  "

Roland Dorgelès. Translation

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Vivre la vie de château To live like a lord
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