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Anecdotes, observations, reviews, and how-to's from a foreigner living in Paris

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Guide to Public Pools in Paris – Plus 7 to Visit

One of the few myths about Parisians that I’ve discovered to be true is an aversion to gyms and regulated … More

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2019 Guide to French Working Holiday Visa

Note: I am Canadian and this guide is written from the perspective and experience of a Canadian acquiring a French … More

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Guide to Paris Flea Markets: Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen

When I first visited Paris back in 2013, I was recommended by a friend to visit her favourite flea market … More

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French Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of French pharmaceutical products – so much that I already wrote an … More

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Famous People Buried in Cimetière du Montparnasse

I’m a big fan of cemeteries. An awkward opening sentence, but hear me out. I find them very relaxing to … More

Guide to ‘Amélie’ Film Locations in Paris

Like most people, romantic-comedy Le Fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain was my introduction to contemporary French cinema. Having attended French immersion … More

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Book Review: À Paris

When I began to see Jeanna Damas’ -Parisian It-Girl and founder of clothing line Rouje – new book float around … More

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Day Trips from Paris: Giverny/Claude Monet’s House and Gardens

While one can spend years exploring every nook and cranny of Paris and its banlieues and still have an infinite … More

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Book Review: The 500 Hidden Secrets of Paris

Along with How to be Parisian Wherever You Are, I was gifted the fourth edition of The 500 Hidden Secrets … More

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6 Vegetarian French Food Options

Vegetarian might as well be a dirty word in France. Whenever I ask French friends about options for vegetarians when … More

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Want to live in Paris but don’t know where to start? Wondering what the best Sunday market is? Where the coolest vintage shops are hidden? How to rent an apartment? Find answers to all these questions and more at ‘How to Become Parisian’, a blog I started to help other francophiles who weren’t fortunate enough to be born French achieve their dream of living in the City of Light.

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