Social & Culture
Below are our 6 articles in the 'social & culture' category:

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

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 to whether you move to a ...

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

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

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 UK of friends and family, ...

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 frustrating at first when you are trying to be ...