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Getting Used to the French Two Hour Lunch Break

Although the 'entente cordiale' may become the 'entente formidable' in the near future, there are still a number of clichés and assumptions made...

How to Be a Good Neighbour in France

P> What makes a good neighbour depends on what area of France you move to start your new life. There are very different expectations of good behaviour in relation...

How to Integrate Into a French Community

The importance of integrating into your new community in France is often overlooked by new expats. There is an assumption that you will learn...

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,...

Joining Clubs in France

Joining clubs in France is a great way to integrate into your new community. P> By becoming a member of a club or organisation that interests you, you will be...

Making Friends in France

How successfully you make friends in France will be a major factor in how happy you are in your new life. You will have been used to a support network in the...

Respecting Cultural Differences in France

Learning about the cultural differences between France and the UK are part of what makes your new life in France so exciting. Yes, it can seem...

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...

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 from you or...