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  • The day I became a Parisian

    If you search for the definition of the word chic using google, you will get the following answer: Chic — Adjective: elegantly and stylishly fashionable —“She looked every inch the…

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  • 3 Surprising Things About Moving to Paris

    This week’s guest blogger is the wonderful Elizabeth! Elizabeth is a new expat in Paris, just beginning her adventures (and mishaps!) in France. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, she is a…

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  • Ten Insider Tips for Paris!

    Paris has officially held the title of the world’s most visited city since 2013 and although it’s clearly extremely popular with tourists, visiting the city can also be a very…

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  • My Restaurant of the Month – Coffee Parisien!

    Coffee Parisien came back on my radar recently when I was planning to have brunch with a friend visiting from London. I was in a bit of a pickle because…

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  • How to get your Carte Vitale

    When I first thought about writing this article I honestly debated writing: GIVE UP AND RUN AWAY, VERY FAR AWAY Why? Because the administration system in France is a huge…

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  • Welcome to my Neighbourhood

    This week’s guest blogger is the wonderful Isabelle Andover. Isabelle is a Paris-based writer of chicklit. Her debut novel, Cocktails at Le Carmen, was published by Simon & Fig in June 2015.…

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  • From Pensford to Paris

    A new week, a new guest blogger! Hannah Moore is originally from Bristol. She’s a third year student at the University of Birmingham studying English Literature and French Studies. Hannah has just started…

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  • Breakfast on a Budget!

    After having lived in Paris for over 5 years now I often find myself guilty of having my I’m so Parisian hat on. This ‘hat’ leads me to think, mistakenly, that I’ve seen…

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  • How to Look Parisian in a Heartbeat

    This week’s guest blogger is the girl from Everyday Facts.  In her wonderful blog she covers fashion, the latest trends and so much more. Why not head over there now?…

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  • 15 Things I learned in 2015 (By Ellen Coté)

    This week’s first guest writer is Ellen Deninger! Ellen is a student from Boston, Massachusetts currently living in Paris for an internship. She loves blogging about her travels abroad to…

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