Snippets of Paris
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I started Snippets of Paris to document some of the funny quirks and eccentricities that come with living in a foreign country, especially with my little Frenchies. The usual routine of everyday work, school, and play which occasionally throws a sharp curveball as France is likely to do. There likely won't be any breathless reviews of new bars and restaurant openings in Paris, simply..
Snippets of Paris
21h ago
Explore the historic Pont Julien named after the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar near the town of Bonnieux in the Vaucluse department of Provence, France ..read more
Snippets of Paris
21h ago
Explore the historic Abbaye Saint Hilaire near the town of Ménerbes in the Vaucluse department of Provence, France ..read more
Snippets of Paris
3d ago
With temperatures hovering around the 32°F (0°C) across the country, the French are cranky. We just lost the World Cup, Christmas is over, and who knows if there will be enough snow in the Alps during the upcoming ski holidays. Enter stage right, the debate over le système de retraite (retirement system). You may have seen on TV last week that over 1 million ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1w ago
Find out what happened to the French royal family, and the current claimants and pretenders to the throne of France today ..read more
Snippets of Paris
3w ago
Bonne année and happy new year! And just like that it is 2023! No, I was not one of the estimated 1 million people on the Champs Elysées on New Year’s eve, I watched it on TV with family, like all the other practical/lazy folks out there wondering if there could possibly be enough porta-potties for everyone. (The actual fireworks ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1M ago
The French are known for being rather reserved, so get the local's tips to making friends in France. From places to go, activities to try, and more ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1M ago
Find out what Middle school (Junior high) in France is really like. From the subjects learnt, grading, the Brevet exams in collège and much more ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1M ago
Get a local's insight into dating and relationships in France. From what to expect, what to wear, what to say, and much more ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1M ago
And just like that, it is the last newsletter of the year! Where does the time fly when you’re having fun? It is the annual Christmas rush chez nous with an added dose of kids’ birthday parties as every child in my kids’ school seems to want to have a party. And after 2 years ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1M ago
Find out the top things to know before moving to France. From healthcare, schools, visas, making friends, find accommodation, and much more ..read more