All posts tagged "France"
-
577Lifestyle & CultureWhere the Wild Ones are: Hunting the famous Cèpe de Bordeaux mushrooms in France
“We will have a bountiful mushroom recoult since our summer was hot and dry,” my neighbor prophesied. Oh, a mushroom hunt! Everyone quietly nodded. They silently confirmed what the oracle had divined as he sat...
-
449Expat EssentialsLa Formation Civique: My adventures in French integration
(Author’s note: I already wrote about signing a contract d’intégration républicaine (CIR) and attending the first day of civics training, so I’ll...
-
587Real EstateAlice Verberne: Owning a vacation house in France is like building a rollercoaster ride with friends
Living in an historic building in France draws attention. Mostly by visitors who would like to take a photo. I typically use...
-
576Lifestyle & Culture17 & 18 Sept.: Fab and unusual places to visit for free in France during Journées du Patrimoine
The 17th and 18th September mark the 39th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days) and it’s one of the best deals...
-
467News & BuzzNew ’29 Days to Paris’ book is your step-by-step guide to moving to France
I’ve said more than once that I never expected “The American in Paris” blog to grow into the resource it has become....
-
570News & BuzzA simple guide for Americans moving to France Pt. 2: The French want new houses, leaving abandoned properties for you
(Editor’s note: This post on moving to France is the second in a continuing series looking at the best countries in Europe for...
-
858Expat EssentialsA simple guide for Americans moving to France, Pt. 1: Get that Champagne lifestyle on a beer budget
(Editor’s note: This post on France is the second in a series looking at the best countries in Europe for American expats. You...
