French Cooking Terms Explained: Pots, Pans, Utensils, Appliances, and Kitchen Vocabulary You’ll Need in France
One of the adventures of moving to France is learning a whole new set of kitchen vocabulary. Whether you’re reading…
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Crème Fraîche vs. Sour Cream: Understanding the Difference in France
One of the adventures of moving to a new country is figuring out what to do when a favorite ingredient…
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One of Provence’s Most Beautiful Villages: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
If you are exploring the Gorges du Verdon or visiting the lavender fields of the Valensole Plateau during lavender season,…
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French Vet Vocabulary and Useful Phrases for PET Owners in France
One of the more intimidating parts of taking your pet to the vet in France is not always the appointment…
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Moving Your PET to France: The First Vet Visit, I-CAD Deadline, and Pet Passport
Before we moved, I was mostly focused on getting my dogs here safely. But once you arrive, there’s a second…
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Tourtour, France: Discover the Haut-Var’s “Village in the Sky”
If you love hilltop villages, old stone streets, shady squares, and sweeping Provençal views, Tourtour is the kind of place…
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Brillat-Savarin: The French Cheese That Feels Both Familiar and New
For all the French cheeses we fell in love with early on, Brillat-Savarin somehow took us a while to discover….
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Aging Gracefully: The Story Behind French Wine Barrels
Our home, like many in France, has a cave à vin (wine cellar). In French houses, a cave à vin…
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Living in French society (French Civics Exam Guide)
Living in France means more than understanding its values or institutions — it means knowing how everyday life works. From…
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History, Geography, and culture (French Civics Exam Guide)
To truly understand France, it helps to go beyond everyday life and explore the country’s history, geography, and cultural identity….
