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I Went to a Traditional French Catholic Wedding!

August 15, 2023
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The OFII In France and the Integration Process: La Formation Civique

July 25, 2023
Sens & Villenueve-sur-Yonne, A Day Out Exploring in Bourgogne

March 6, 2023
"Chandeleur," The Day of Crêpes... and Candles?

February 2, 2023
An Update

January 16, 2023
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January in France: Fête de la Galette

January 1, 2022
A Long Weekend in Étretat

August 8, 2021
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Noyers, A Medieval French Village Where History Lies in Every Stone

June 13, 2021
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Foreigner in France: My Top Five French Beer Brands

May 23, 2021
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Donating Blood as a Foreigner in France

May 9, 2021
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Americanized French Recipe: Bouchées à la Reine

May 2, 2021
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How to Apply for a Carte de Séjour Pluriannuelle Vie Privée et Familiale Before Your VLS-TS Expires

April 25, 2021
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Salut! I’m Rose.
I’m an American married to a Frenchman living in the countryside of France. I’m here to fill you in on life here, from administrative paperwork to weird customs to underrated places to visit.

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