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Big Differences Between UK and French Supermarkets
Most of us have fond memories of visiting the supermarket when on holiday in France. Drooling over the lovely cheeses and beautiful local fruits and vegetabl...
Is the French Bureaucracy Cliché True?
Is the French bureaucracy cliché true? In a word, OUI! Of course, the fact that bureaucracy is a French word might be something of a giveaway, too! There is...
Simple Tips for Learning the Language
Most of us think we can speak a bit of French. Dusty memories of verb conjugations and tenses few of us understand even in English though, are of little use...
We Ran Out of Money Renovating Our Home: Case Study
It is a sad fact that for every ‘Living the Dream’ success story about a family or couple moving to France, there is at least one where it just didn’t...
We Were Desperate Not to Be Typical Expats: Case Study
For expats moving to France for a new life in the sun, it can be easy to slip into the tried and tested lifestyle of other Brits in your town. But Paul and J...
What's True About French Stereotypes?
Are stereotypes about the French really true? Well, think of a typical French person and what do you see? A beret-wearing gentleman, parading his onions atop...
Running a Restaurant in France
French people love to eat out – there are loads of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner in even the smallest towns, and you will always find somewhere t...
The Role of the Mairie in France
The role of the mairie in France cannot be overstated – especially in rural areas – so you must ensure that you know what your local mairie will expect f...
I Started a Business in France: Case Study
For Christine Barnes, 43, the idea of moving to France to start a new life in the sun turned out to be little more than an unrealistic dream. As a self-confe...
Commuting to the UK from France
There are actually huge numbers of British people that commute from France to the UK – and they don’t all live in Calais! With the massive growth of low...