A young girl smiles while holding a large bouquet of colorful flowers. She is wearing a white top and a yellow skirt, standing in front of a light-colored wardrobe.
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Mother’s Day in France

So pretty! And the flowers look nice too. Yesterday was the « Fête des Mères » here in France. You see signs for the holiday in shop windows (especially jewelers and chocolatiers),…
A person with curly hair smiles while sitting at a café table, enjoying a meal that includes an omelet on a plate with green sauce, alongside coffee and pastries.
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Free Fridays

A belated happy VE Day to all who celebrate! (Given that it's also called Victory over Fascism Day, we should all celebrate). Brunch with my Bestie We're halfway through a…
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Jurassic Pâques

Kristian and Lilian have been out of town this week. I haven't really done anything interesting on my own, because I'm working on a freelance job. Between that and having…
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Paris, je t’aime

Greetings from the TGV, where I’m chilling out in first class. Train travel hack: sometimes first class is about five euros more than a regular ticket. Sometimes it’s twice as…
A young person with curly hair stands on a city street, smiling while holding a dog's leash. The background features outdoor seating and buildings typical of an urban area.
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Joyeuses Pâques

Fun fact: here in France, the Easter Bunny doesn't bring eggs. Instead, we have the Easter bells ("les cloches de Pâques). Wait, what? Traditionally, Catholic churches don't ring their bells…
Outdoor swimming pool beside the Rhône River, featuring a lap area and a bridge leading to a water slide. The scene includes swimmers enjoying the water under a partly cloudy sky.
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Can I Get an Attestation!

Skirt or shorts? No service. Lilian is going on a school trip later this year that requires her to have an "attestation savoir-nager." Basically, she needs a certificate that shows…
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Springing Forward

Daylight Savings Time started in France today. We start later (and end earlier) than the US, which is kindof nice. For a couple of weeks, we were an hour closer…