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What to do in Clermont-Ferrand: My Personal Favorites

Posted on 16. May, 2012 by Marie.

After a year living as an expat in Clermont-Ferrand, and despite the daily challenges it implies, I find myself loving the feeling of having a selection of places I already like – knowing exactly what to expect, and that I will have a good time, no matter what. Whether it’s shopping, drinking, hanging out or [...]

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A Year in France

Posted on 14. May, 2012 by Marie.

Apparently, it’s May 14th today. The calendar tells me I’ve been in France for a year now. Has a full year really gone by since I left Montreal? Sometimes I feel like I’ve been there much shorter than that, sometimes much longer. I’m a bit ambivalent when it comes to picking a side to this [...]

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Monday’s Postcard: the French elections at La Bastille, Paris

Posted on 07. May, 2012 by Marie.

Have you watched the French elections? Do you think it’s going to influence the Euro zone in a big way? Have you ever participated in a political event abroad?

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Traveling in France – My Personal Tips

Posted on 27. Apr, 2012 by Marie.

After spending almost a year living in and gallivanting around France, I have come to learn a few things – some of them the hard way. Whether it’s when I had to fork over 30 euros for having the privilege to park in Paris, or when I was involved in a car accident, there are definitely things everyone [...]

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Quick Guide on Getting Married in France

Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by Marie.

Serious and informative post warning! You have met your perfect match and plan on getting married in France? While it seems like a tortuous and awfully long process, thanks to the reputation of French bureaucracy, it is really not that bad if you take a minute to gather everything. Let’s take a closer look. Where [...]

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The Ups and Downs of Living in France

Posted on 21. Nov, 2011 by Marie.

While I did notice several French traits over the year, after living here for a few months I think I made up my mind about the country. Things are not always shiny, nor do they always suck – but living in France definitely requires some adjustments. What I Like About Living in France… The cheap [...]

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10 Little Known Facts About France

Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by Marie.

Now that I have been living in France for a while, I have started to notice some interesting facts about France that make the French so… French. Want to know what I found out? Read on. 1. No tipping Service is included in all restaurant bills. While it does feel weird to leave nothing on [...]

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France: The Bucket List

Posted on 23. May, 2011 by Marie.

Now that I have recently moved to France, I have had the time to go through my guidebook and pretty much highlight everything remotely cute and write notes in every section. Not that it would not be great to write down everything I want to visit, but for your sake, I summed it up and [...]