So, you’re learning French… If you’re like many students, part of your motivation while you climb over its grammatical hurtles may be a desire to visit France–to stroll picturesque Parisian boulevards, meander through the lavender fields of Provence, or take a dip in crystalline waters of the French Riviera.… Read More
Bastille Day: What is it?
First, if you decide to go to France on the 14th of July, it is important to know one thing: the name “Bastille Day” does not exist! We call it “Fête Nationale” (National Day) or just “Le 14 Juillet” (The 14th of July).… Read More
Top 9 Cultural differences between France and the U.S.A
I have been living in the US for the last 3 years. Long enough to notice the following every-day habits between France and the US…. that change your life!
- Doggy Bags: A routine thing people in the US, which is close to inconceivable for a French native.
