Once, when I had been asked to pick up the artist wife of a film-maker for “Festival America” (a biennial fair in American literature where numerous writers are invited to present their books and literary subjects in general), she asked … Continue reading
Those of you who have had the pleasure of visiting France in January have likely come across the galette des rois at a French bakery. Translating literally to “king’s cake,” it’s a specialty typically eaten on the Christian holiday of … Continue reading
I had originally planned to write this article earlier this year, but with my focus on submitting my citizenship application (more on that soon) and the fact that I wasn’t even two years into my new four year card meant … Continue reading
Well it’s Christmas Eve’s Eve and while some people are gearing up to have a one-day celebration of Christmas, here at TAIP we plan to celebrate for 29 days, starting today! Our 29 Days to France book is only about … Continue reading
We rarely touch on “things to do in Paris” beyond our neighborhood guide series as this blog is mainly for expats who live in Paris or people who hope to one day become an expat who lives in Paris. You … Continue reading
Continuing with our theme of investing/putting down roots in France is this guest post about how mortgages here work. -Ed. An essential financing tool for any real estate project, your loan can be structured in different ways, including: The “fixed-rate … Continue reading
This article by Cedric Bernier of Harrison Brook takes a look at what you should know about when investing in France. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about cross-border financial advice for Americans living in … Continue reading
When most tourists visit Paris, places like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Moulin Rouge are often on the itinerary. There’s nothing wrong with that — especially if it’s your first time in the City of Light. But, those … Continue reading
If you’ve been following my life here on TAIP, you know that I got married last year not once, not twice, but a whopping three times (you can read about the first two times here and here). Yes, all to … Continue reading
If I told a French person I would try to explain France’s Education Nationale to foreigners, they would probably reply “C’est tout un programme!” (That’s an all-out program!) But I will begin with a disclaimer concerning my subjectivity. With my … Continue reading