Life in France
How to Start a Non-Teaching Career in France: Jalen’s Story
Before getting to know my Francophile wife, Maria, back in 2014, moving abroad as an American had never even been on my radar. Over time, however, living life à la française became a big goal for me. As my aspirations…
An Exclusive Glimpse Into Our Expat Life in France
Here on The Francofile, Jalen and I endeavor to share our life in France and love of all things French in creative ways. From diary entry blog posts, to vlogs on YouTube, to stories on Instagram, and more, we love…
Six Unique American Things We Miss in France
As Americans who decided to uproot our lives, move across the Atlantic Ocean, and establish ourselves in France, you might assume that Maria and I hate our home country, the United States. Bien au contraire – our years in France…
Four Silly Misconceptions About Living in France
Living in France as Americans is unusual. According to the American Embassy in France’s estimation, more than 100,000 Americans live in France – a number that represents a vanishingly small percentage of the total American population. Because our experience is…
Best Things to Do in Biarritz, France: Charming Beach Vacation
When we were planning our honeymoon as Americans living in France, Jalen and I had three criteria in mind. Firstly, we knew we wanted to spend the week somewhere in France that we had never visited before. Secondly, we had…
Ten French Habits You Should Practice in Your Daily Life
From their fashion, to their skincare, to their cuisine, people from all over the world strive to emulate the French – but what can we actually learn from the French lifestyle? After living in France for a few years ourselves,…
