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France

26 articles
Why learn French
3 min read 3 min

French is beautiful. It makes pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat sound like drops of heaven. It makes the most basic objects sound incredib...

10 hidden gems in Paris
4 min read 4 min

Ah, Paris! There’s nothing more sophisticated than strolling through ancient streets lined with swanky boutique shops and more fancy hair salons than ...

5 easy ways to learn French from home
3 min read 3 min

Being stuck at home is a pain, but that’s no reason to give up on your dream of learning French. With all the online resources available for French st...

10 best summer cities in the world
6 min read 6 min

Life’s just better when the sun is shining. To get you ready for another epic summer, we’ve compiled a list of the best cities to spend these heavenly...

10 reasons to love Nice
5 min read 5 min

Often overshadowed by Monaco’s elegance and St. Tropez’s glamour, Nice is due more credit than it is given. From pristine beaches dotted with striped ...

9 things you realize when living in Paris
4 min read 4 min

There is nothing like being a true connoisseur of Paris – knowing the ins and outs of the city and the ways of the Parisians. No matter if you’ve just...

5 best bakeries in Paris and vocab you need to know
3 min read 3 min

Step inside a Parisian bakery, and you’ll experience a magical whirlwind of warm buttery croissants, colorful macarons, tangy lemon tarts, and delicat...

How to fit in in France: 8 dos & don’ts
5 min read 5 min

Ah, France – the home of crispy baguettes, delicious pastries and exquisite wine. France is all about enjoying the finer things in life, so it’s no su...

Paris or Nice: Which city is more you?
5 min read 5 min

Would you rather work on your tan or polish your sense of fashion? Will you be seduced by the ever bustling City of Light and its breathtaking landmar...

Football facts: 7 things you must know about France
4 min read 4 min

You can’t kick off the football season without knowing your football facts – you risk making a fool of yourself with that one friend who knows the gam...

Talk like a Parisian: The essentials
3 min read 3 min

If you’ve spent some time around Parisians, you’ve probably noticed some unusual expressions that they love to use. French may be the language of love...

In love with the City of Love: Paris infographic
1 min read 1 min

There’s something about Paris that makes people fall in love; a certain ‘je ne sais quoi‘, if you will (French for ‘I don’t know what’). From its worl...