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…
Useful Blog Posts for International Students in France
We have officially had the pleasure of working with Campus France as E-Ambassadeurs for a whole year! In that time, we have published numerous articles on the blog des E-Ambassadeurs about our experience as American master’s degree students in France…
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,…
You’ll Never Be Native: Hard Truths About Language Learning
As two anglophones who spent years acquiring French as our second language, taught English in French public schools, and earned master’s degrees from a French university, we know a thing or two about language learning! The language-learning community on Twitter…
How To Get Married In France as Two Foreigners: Post-Ceremony Procedures
What legal procedures need to be completed after getting married in France? Maria and I got married in July at the Reims town hall, and as Americans living in France, we knew that once our civil ceremony was over, we…
