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Exploring the Mountains of France
Mont Blanc Mont Blanc is the tallest mountain in France, being 15,782 feet (4810 meters) in height, and is situated in the Graian Alps. Its name translates as "White Mountain," which refers to the ample snow. This is also the tallest mountain in the Alps, and in Western Europe, and the summit stands between the borders of France and Italy. The [...]
Museums in Lyon, France
MAC Lyon MAC Lyon is a museum of contemporary art, situated within the Cite Internationale and by the banks of the Rhone. Their mission is to present works that artists have created on site at the museum. They collect works by living artists and highlight trends that have led up to what is currently going on in the art world. They have one of the [...]
Navigating the Rivers of France
Loire The Loire is France's longest river, with a length of 1,013 kilometers (629 miles). The valley surrounding the Loire is a famous vineyard area with many epic chateaus, making these banks an attractive spot. The Loire originates in the Cevennes mountains, which are in south-central France, near Mont Gerbier de Jonc. This river then flows [...]
Exploring the Museums of Bordeux, France
Musee de Beaux Arts: Museum of Fine Arts This museum was established in 1801, as one of the 15 museums founded by Napoleon, and it is one of the largest French galleries outside Paris. Its collection mostly has paintings, sculptures and drawings; it is focused on French and Dutch works, especially from the 16th through 18th centuries. They have a [...]
Two Pleasant Cities in France: Bordeaux and Nice
Bordeaux Bordeaux is located in southwestern France, and is an important port on the Garonne River. Its greater metropolitan area has a population around 1 million, and there has been a problem of suburban sprawl in the last years. It is a wonderful place to move if you are a wine-drinker, being one of the major wine producers of the world. The [...]
American Experience of Teaching English in France
Many young English speaking expats fantasize about teaching English in Europe. Mary Zawacki is currently teaching English through the French Ministry of Education, a program that hires approximately 1,200 Americans annually to work as Language Assistants throughout France. Mary is a 22 year old woman from New York, who graduated SUNY New Paltz in [...]
Public Transit in Paris, France
Metro The Parisian Metro is one of the oldest and best underground transit systems in the world. It is the second largest in Europe, following London. It contains 14 lines, 380 stations, and takes up 211 kilometers of track. The Metro stations will either say “Metropolitain” or “M” at the entrances. These trains can get you to most major [...]
Paris Soldes, the Paris Winter Sales
If you have any money left over (or if you’re one of those clever people who plan in advance) now is the real time to get out shopping in Paris. The Winter Sales are the place for the deals and this is one of the best times to get real bargains on everything from winter fashions to home wares as shops start clearing the shelves in preparation [...]
Beautiful Gardens of France
With so many beautiful gardens in France to chose from it is impossible to make a shortlist of the best. The gardens listed below are among expats favourites, but this list is by no means comprehensive—start here then find a gardens guide and continue your search to find your own favourites! [...]
Christmas Shopping in Paris
Christmas shopping in the City of Lights, how fantastic! Paris is a city of fashion—exclusive boutiques, elegant department stores, and shopping centres filled with well-known designers. Paris is also a city of fine wine, special delicatessens, antiques and the famous flea markets. An expat living in or near Paris is indeed fortunate to have an [...]
Learning French Social and Business Customs
If you are thinking about moving or working in France, it is best to learn some practical information on etiquette. Social Customs: Greeting: When you meet someone, the handshake is the usual gesture. Some French friends have the customs of kissing lightly, once on the left cheek and then once on the right. You must wait until the invitation to [...]
From California To France: The First Hours Shocks
Can you imagine what first strikes American people when they arrive in France? I'm a happy French expatriate living in San Diego California. I completely feel comfortable with my American day-to-day life and I realize how happy I am with this relocation but at the same time there are so many little things that I miss from my own [...]
How France Is Fighting Unfair Stereotypes
When discovering new countries, we try to rely on models or systems to help us understand better local people, their reactions, their culture, or their communication. But sometimes we go too far. We tend to keep in mind characteristics, if not caricatures, that are supposed to represent a given people and they are nothing but stereotypes. The [...]
Universities: How Foreign Students Face French Strikes
They are English, Spanish, or Czechs and have chosen to study in France in prestigious schools like the Sorbonne or the University of Paris VIII. This year they have improved their French skills but mostly learned how to deal with one of the most famous French specialty: the strike. During months, tens of thousands of students took the streets in [...]
A Weekend in the Unique Basque Country in the South West of France
Do you need to spend a weekend full of discoveries away from your daily routine? Consider spending a few days in the amazing Basque country. With its charming villages, beautiful nature and mild climate, it attracts visitors worldwide. Where is the Basque Country? It is ideally located in the South West of France, next to the Atlantic Ocean, the [...]
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