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
4h ago
Smoking in France has long been intertwined with cultural and social norms. Historically, France has been known for its laissez-faire attitude towards smoking, with vintage images of French cafes filled with patrons puffing on cigarettes. Unfortunately, it was also one of the “accepted” methods of losing weight among French women and men. Women were even ..read more
Snippets of Paris
4h ago
I feel like every time I write you a newsletter, I’m writing that it is school holidays. Well it is mid-April and school holidays again. I’m on “driving back and forth from tennis camp” kids’ duty, exciting times let me tell you. The rain and wind in Paris is still schizophrenic, coming and going several ..read more
Snippets of Paris
3d ago
Whether you’re a jet-setter or it is your first time in France, getting from airport to your accommodation in Paris after a long flight is always a bit stressful. So here are some handy tips to navigate the trip smoothly, despite the jet-lag. Bon voyage! Taxis Pros: Cons: Taxis are readily available outside each terminal ..read more
Snippets of Paris
5d ago
While France is relatively safe, it is important to familiarize yourself with the security risks you may encounter so that you can react. In addition, I will go through some of the top things to be aware of. Security and Plan Vigipirate Plan Vigipirate is France’s national security alert system, designed to prevent and respond ..read more
Snippets of Paris
5d ago
While there is never a bad time to visit France, there are a few periods which are better than others. Spring (March, April, May) If there is an ideal time to visit France, it is likely in springtime. The weather is usually not too hot or too cold. It does tend to rain a bit ..read more
Snippets of Paris
5d ago
Tipping can be a cultural minefield, with customs varying widely from one country to another. If you are coming to France, understanding the etiquette around tipping is essential to avoid any cultural faux-pas. In Restaurants In short, you do not have to tip in restaurants in France. It is presumed that the legal wage received ..read more
Snippets of Paris
5d ago
Depending on where you are arriving from, you may get to France and find out that you can’t charge that oh-so-important telephone or computer. I go through what type of power outlets and adaptors you may need in France. Power Outlets in France France, like many European countries, operates on a 220-240-volt electrical system with ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1w ago
Credit Cards Without question, credit cards are the preferred way to conduct transactions in shops, restaurants, museums, etc. all across France. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted across France, with Visa and Mastercard the most commonly used. Some places will accept American Express, although they are a bit more limited. While rare, foreign credit ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1w ago
Paris is on Central European Time (CET), the time zone covering all of France, as well as most of western and central Europe. At the moment, the time in Paris is: The CET time zone usually means Paris (and the whole of France) is: Daylight savings time France observes daylight savings time, known as ‘CEST ..read more
Snippets of Paris
1w ago
If you are used to 24-hour shops like in the U.S.A, store-opening hours in Paris is going to be quite a shock. And that is actually pretty good compared to the rest of France, where hours are even more restrictive. Store opening and closing times In general, opening hours in large cities like Paris and ..read more