Tag: France
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Living in France with a Dog: 5 Essential Things to Know
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When I brought my dog with me to France, the biggest hurdle was getting here. The paperwork, the vaccinations, the approvals—all of that I shared in a previous post, Moving To Europe With Dogs .But what I did not know was what everyday life would actually be like once we…
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Tipping in France: When to Tip, How Much, & What’s Expected
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Having moved to France from the United States one of the small but surprisingly confusing parts of settling here was understanding when to tip. How does tipping work here? Is it expected or is it optional? What I have learned is that tipping in France is appreciated but not obligatory.…
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Annecy Venetian Carnival: A Magical Winter Festival
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Living in Annecy, I had the chance to attend the Carnival Festival for the first time,. It is the last weekend of February,. The carnival is a celebration that quietly marks the end of winter and hints that spring is not far behind. The Annecy Venetian Carnival fitting for a…
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French Culture Tips for Expats: Conversation Do’s and Don’t
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Every society has its own etiquette, its own subtle rhythms and unspoken rules when it comes to conversation. What feels perfectly natural in one country can feel slightly off-key in another. After nearly six months of living in France, I’ve come to appreciate the beautiful nuance of the French approach…
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Resources for Expats Living in France – My 5 Most Trusted
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When you move to another country, especially later in life you quickly learn the difference between information that sounds helpful and information that actually is. Over time, I’ve learned to rely on a small circle of resources that are clear, trustworthy, and grounded in real life, not forums full of…
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Living in France as a Retired Expat: What Daily Life Feels Like
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When I began researching about living in France, I approached it the way many people do when thinking about retirement. I looked at location, size, access to art and music, walkability and whether I could comfortably live without a car. Affordability mattered too. Annecy checked all the practical boxes, and…
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Buying a Car in France as an Expat: Step-by-Step Guide
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Buying a car in France can feel intimidating at first especially as an expat, but it’s a very doable process once you know the steps. From paperwork to insurance, inspection, and even alternative ways to buy a car. Here’s everything I learned when I purchased my used car a few…
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French Parapharmacies Explained: How Homeopathy Works in France
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I felt called to write this second part mostly because I’m currently on week who knows what of cold symptoms, sore throat, lingering cough, the whole package. So it feels fitting to talk about pharmaceuticals in France, especially for me their very different approach to everyday illnesses. Here are French parapharmacies…
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Top 5 French Pharmacy Beauty Picks
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One of the nicest surprises I’ve stumbled upon while living in France is the treasure trove of beauty and skincare products inside the French parapharmacies. If you’ve ever wondered what the “para” in front of pharmacie means, it simply signals that this is where one can find skin and beauty…
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Retiring in France: Finding The City That Stole My Heart
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When I started to think about life retiring in France, I never imagined that choosing a city would become its own little adventure. Last year, I gave myself three months to explore. I spent half the time in the south of France, and half in a town I only read…