Lisa arrived at her French class this morning pretty tired and puzzled: she was woken up too early this morning by noises and asked us: is it normal that Paris is so noisy in the morning? The answer is yes. If you happen to live in an apartment at the first floor of an ‘Haussmannien’ …
Very few people can say no when it’s about Bonbons (sweets). Children AND adults. Like school children, our students are ready to stand in line at the bakery across the school. They make all worthy customers wait while picking their ‘Bon-bec’ to share with fellow learners. The baker is always very patient. Here is a short …
Which French candy to pick at the corner bakery? Read More »
The New Year’s Eve French meal can be quite similar to the Christmas Eve meal. Most of the time, the French choose a cold menu. On the program: foie gras, oysters, shellfish, etc. All accompanied by mulled wine and Champagne: sometimes before the meal, but also after, at the 12 strokes of midnight ! Here …
New Year in Paris: What’s the ideal French menu? Read More »
Marguerite Monnier, the founder of French As You Like It, recently wrote a second guest post for Paris Perfect. She shared another of her favorite places to give a French lesson, Jardin du Musée Rodin in Paris. If you are visiting Paris and looking for ideas of fun things to do, why not practice your …
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