One day... I noticed a small square of graph paper taped to Pool Keeper’s ticket window. The handwritten lines indicated a verse of poetry followed by the words “Identifiez le poète et obtenez une entrée gratuite.” If you guessed correctly, you would receive a free pass for the day.
Pool Keeper shook his head, exasperated at our stupidity. He growled, “slip de bain obligatoire pour le monsieur”, ... I wondered, what could that be? Uncomprehending, we stared back at him through the plexiglass window.
We had been eating our way through France... and our waistlines were thickening despite all the walking we did... Because gyms and jogging were out, we got the idea of swimming.
Are you clueless about French waiting room protocol? Learn these top tips and become an expert in no time!
The French, many believe, wouldn’t accept Halloween as their own holiday, as they’re much too protective of their culture - we could be in for a drastic change...
Meet Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee, an Australian-Swedish couple who live in Paris. Now with Otis, Kylie and Roger :)
Read about Jacqueline's experience of aqua-cycling in Paris: make French friends whilst exercising!
When America’s David Sedaris decided to move to Paris, it was to learn the language. What ensued was a hilarious insight into the illusive capital, whose truth is sometimes eclipsed by those lights for which it is so famous.
No one makes plans, which means everyone has got time on their hands. Time to visit, time to eat. Time to sleep if you want to. Sunday in France is a time for everyone to just 'be', which often means 'being' together. I think that I’m starting to like it.
Jacqueline, fanatical about France, enjoys the Parisian lifestyle. At home in the capital she fulfills her lifelong dream of living here! Learn about her challenges, best bits and tips.
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