French culture

French holidays such as Bastille Day and Epiphany immerse visitors and locals in French culture. The following public French holidays and celebrations are a few unique days worth marking on your calendar.

The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. Learning about cultural differences is fascinating and fun. But sometimes it can be confusing, especially when cultural differences come across as rude. I recently wrote an article on 13 things tourists do that get strange looks from the French, but here we’re not talking about more strange things. Today, we’re focusing on American habits and norms that would come across rudely to French people.

Maybe lacquer, not diamonds, was an 18th-century queen’s best friend.

Here is a detailed look at 13 of France's most pervasive stereotypes/cliche's. How they came to be and why some French people hate them!

In a lot of ways, French culture is very different from what you’re used to — even if you don’t realize it at first. From eating habits, to social norms, to mindsets and much more…

A little liberté, égalité, and fraternité in honor of Bastille Day on July 14. A few oddities to remind you that the French Revolution was ridiculously awesome.

One of the most popular countries in the world, France is represented by a host of official and unofficial symbols.

What do French people like? After observing them for a decade now, I think I can make a pretty good list of things French people love. Maybe you have fallen in love with these French habits as well like I have? Let’s talk. #frenchculture #frenchlifestyle #frenchhabits

When I first arrived in France – many, many moons ago – the month of August, for most of the…

I moved to France in 2012 and mon dieu, has it been a journey! Adapting to a new culture takes patience, determination, a healthy dose of curiosity, and a willingness to learn. The more set in our ways we are, the harder it will be. I’m still me, but I have a bit of French flair after absorbing how things are done around me. Here are 8 little things I do to fit in with the French.