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Notre-Dame Burned. Now It’s Glowing

If you can't get to Paris to see the newly renovated Notre-Dame, come with us for a tour. It's dazzling.
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Fromage For Dinner? Pourquoi pas? 

Indulge your French self with a scrumptious cheese plate--or this special dish--for lunch or dinner.
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Would You Swim in the Seine? It’s Only for the Bold

Some French think a newly possible dip in the Seine is a death sentence. Would you do it? Here's report from the front lines.
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What were the ‘Donuts of Your Day’ Today?

Today we are making gratitude affirmations, and donuts. Not the French kind.
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You Are Missing the Most Fun Way to See the French Countryside

If you want an authentic French experience, with views and exercise, this is for you.
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Spotting A Common Species: The American Tourist

Want to go native in France? Then check out how the French can spot an American tourist. What gives us away?
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Lessons Learned from Our Move to France

For a smooth move to Europe, profit from the things we learned along the way.
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A French-style Party That’s Actually Easy to Pull Off

Want to have a chic French dinner party? Try the new way to entertain that is all the rage in France.
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A Deep Dive into the French Psyche

In this blog, we’ve spent years delving into the French lifestyle, culture, and that real puzzle: the French psyche. Let’s venture carefully into that last ...
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The Truth About (French) Cats & Dogs

Take a peep at les chats, les chiens of France, très charmant, that we’ve been collecting all year.
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Your French Word-du-Jour

A mot-du-jour for you today: époustouflant! Find out what is "flabbergasting" in today's post.
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The French Pastry Project, Part II

...In which we once again try to sample every French pastry
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