by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jul 22, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Moving abroad on your own can seem very daunting, but you are not alone! Approximately 60% of the inquiries we receive are from people considering a move to France without a partner. And sometimes, people who make the move with a partner wind up on their own, too.In...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jun 25, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Moving abroad presents some obvious vocabulary challenges. The tourist phrases books aren’t much help when opening a bank account and getting medical insurance. However, some of the hardest situations involve professionals providing more intimate services...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jun 18, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
You would think that ordering a cup of coffee in France is pretty straightforward. But it can be much more confusing than requesting une baguette or un croissant.Traditionally, un café will be a tiny cup of strong black espresso. If that surprises you,...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Apr 22, 2019 | Finances, Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Bills and bureaucracy are synonymous with life in France. French bureaucracy is a burden we simply have to grin and bear – but the good news is that there is always something we can do about the bills!Electricity & Gas There are several companies in France...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 18, 2019 | Tips and tricks |
In 2018 we published a couple of articles about driving rules and driving licenses in France. Of course nothing stays the same so we wanted to keep you up to date with changes for drivers and those with cars in France as we enter a new year.Speed limit Back in July...
by Annette Morris | Jan 4, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Now that we have started a New Year we thought we’d share some useful dates that will affect many English speakers spending time in France. January Tuesday 1New Year’s Day public holiday Sunday 6Epiphany Monday 7School back in session (nationwide) Wednesday...
by Jennifer Rowell-Gastard | Oct 9, 2018 | French language, Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Are you looking to perfect your French or just achieve the basic survival level? Wherever you are along the learning curve, you’re going to need a game plan. Mastering French doesn’t happen on its own – it takes time, effort and commitment. You...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | May 27, 2018 | French language, Tips and tricks |
You’re in a pickle. You need to communicate with a French person but don’t speak French. If you’re lucky, the person speaks better English than you do French and is not too shy to give it a go. You should be very grateful. You should also know that...
by Jennifer Rowell-Gastard | May 12, 2018 | Tips and tricks |
You’re a non-EU citizen and plan on being in France for more than 90 days? Or you’re an EU citizen and want to apply for a stay permit, exchange your driver’s license or apply for healthcare? Then you will more than likely come into contact with...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | May 6, 2018 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Emergency happens. If you or someone close to you is injured and you need urgent assistance, we thought we’d put together a list of phrases that you might want to print out and keep somewhere handy – but here’s hoping you won’t need them...
