Gifts From France Americans Will Love: Favorite French Products
As Americans who live in France, Jalen and I are lucky to be surrounded by French products of all kinds. Nearly everywhere we shop, high quality, French-made items abound – and we love them! That’s why when we head to…
It’s Possible To Make a Successful Life in France Without a French Partner
Despite intercultural amour being a popular reason that foreigners make France their long-term home, entering into a relationship with a French person isn’t a prerequisite for immigrating to France. However, having a French significant other does facilitate many aspects of…
The Truth About Not Turning Our Hobby Into a Job
In 2019, just before we moved to France for the first time, Maria and I started making content together as The Francofile. Nearly four years later, the three motivations we listed in our very first YouTube video for sharing our…
Commonly Misused Foreigner-in-France Terms You Need to Keep Straight
As Americans in France who share the ins and outs of our life abroad online, Jalen and I know that our audience looks to us for reliable information. However, our followers are also tuning in to other content creators who…
Sarah Donnelly’s “The Only American in Paris” Review: Unparalleled Comedy
Last Saturday, after spending the afternoon in Paris, Jalen and I headed to the Théâtre BO Saint Martin to do something we’ve never done before in France: see a comedy show! From the second we started following stand-up comedian Sarah…
Five Proven Tips for Job Hunting in France
The French job market can be brutal for foreigners hoping to build a career in France. From scouring the web for job postings, to preparing countless CVs and cover letters, to travelling near and far for interviews, finding a job…