Attention pet parents! Are you having trouble finding someone to take care of your pets in France? In celebration of our “Pet Month,” we are delighted to introduce our trusted “pawtner” when it comes to our furry friends: the e-concierge Tout...
As this month’s theme is all about our animal companions, today we are going through some related French vocabulary in order to better understand and communicate about any pet-related issues.Which animal? First off, let’s go over some of the different...
In this modern age, posting letters and cards is less common than ever before, but it’s still very much a part of life in France – a nation renowned for its love of paperwork and bureaucracy! Like all things in a new culture, there are some things to get...
When my husband Phil and I moved to France, our plan was to buy a car after a couple of months. We knew we wanted an electric car, and not being fans of new cars, we wanted to buy used. I began researching online in February 2022, only to find that used EVs were rare,...
In more and more cities in France, public transportation is becoming free. Some cities have free transport only on weekends and some are planning on providing a completely free transportation system over the coming years.So how does it work and how can you benefit...
When my husband Phil and I moved to Montpellier on January 22, 2022, the day after I retired from my U.S. healthcare career, we had a rough plan: wait a month or two before buying a car, make learning French our top priority, and rent a furnished apartment for the...
If you dream of owning a house in France but have limited money to spend, you might be tempted to tackle a renovation project. Think you’re up for the challenge? Before you jump into ‘fixer-upper’ territory, read on for some essential food for...
The French healthcare system consistently rates as one of the best in the world. This month we are looking at how it works and providing you tips to help you get the best possible care during your time in France.In that aim, here is a handy guide to medical terms in...
Recently my husband and I took the longest trip of our lives—a 15-day transatlantic cruise, followed by almost three weeks in the United States. It was the trip of a lifetime, and we loved every minute of it. As we spent time with people on the ship, American...
When we decided to move to France, we knew our first priority (after finding a place to live and buying groceries!) would be learning to speak French. My husband Phil had taken a beginner’s class years ago, and he used Babbel before we moved, but he was still a...
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