9 ways Easter in France will confuse you
1. The Easter Bunny doesn't exist. Probably the strangest thing for an expat in France to get their head around is the lack of Easter Bunny....
1. The Easter Bunny doesn't ex...
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No-ël: British Christmas traditions that are unacceptable in France
From mince pies to the Queen's speech, some of our favourite ways of celebrating Jesus' birthday in Britain would be a no-go at Noël....
From mince pies to the Queen'...
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This is the real reason the French love cheese
When I moved to France, fresh and ignorant back in 2010, the idea of it being populated by a bunch of cheese lovers was one...
When I moved to France, fresh ...
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Don’t ignore these signs that you’re becoming French
“You're turning French,” said a visiting British friend. It had begun innocently enough, with me saying that British people have gone prosecco mad and that...
“You're turning French,” said ...
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QUIZ: Only a bise expert will get 14 or more correct
Are you one of those people who actually knows what they're doing when they "faire la bise"? Ugh, go away then, I hate you (KIDDING)....
Are you one of those people wh...
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5 situations where ‘la bise’ is awkward as hell
You are an expat from a country where affection is shown by tight-lipped smiles, drunken hugs ("You're my best pal!) and a kiss to your...
You are an expat from a countr...
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26 things that happen every summer in France
1. Everything closes in August. As a newbie you might ask, "Pourquoi?" and have the reply, "Because it's August." Try countering this with the observation...
1. Everything closes in August...
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You can’t have a French barbecue without these 10 ingredients
Before I came to France I assumed the French were too sophisticated to barbecue, and that instead they probably ate coq au vin and croissants...
Before I came to France I assu...
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The biggest rock star you’ve never heard of
If you have lived in France longer than five minutes, you will have been made aware of a person known as Johnny Hallyday. You may...
If you have lived in France lo...
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