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 ou...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/little-things-i-do-to-fit-in-with-the-french/
Bonjour, mes amis! Does size matter? Is bigger actually better? If you’ve spent some time in France, you’ve definitely noticed that many things here are smaller than what we’re used to in t...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/things-in-france-are-smaller-than-usa/
While the mere mention of France may evoke images of berets, fancy food, and leisurely strolls along the Seine, the reality of life in France is quite different from the clichés painted by popul...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/misconceptions-about-life-in-france/
Oooh la la, the FRENCH! Wow, are people opinionated… Over the years, I’ve heard all kinds of assumptions about French people via my blog and YouTube comments as well as in person. They range ...
Maybe you’ve seen this viral Tiktok video making the rounds from a woman named Angela (@realphdfoodie) who recently visited Lyon over the holidays as a solo traveler. She had a bad experience i...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/unpopular-opinion-yes-its-possible-to-have-a-bad-experience-in-france/
Bonjour, tout le monde! I wasn’t going to write a year in review post since I’ve done so many sentimental ones in the past, but here I am… probably with a shorter one than in years past. Ch...
For over a decade here on Oui In France, I’ve been discussing cultural differences between the U.S. and France as well as what it’s been like for me living abroad in France as an American (am...
Do you have plans to visit Paris next summer? The highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have sparked global excitement, attracting tourists from every corner of the earth who are eager t...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/paris-olympics-personal-safety-tips/
No outfit is complete without a gorgeous handbag that ties it all together. Picture this: the luxe feel of genuine leather, turning heads and making a statement — all without that sinking feeli...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/affordable-leather-handbags-quince/
If you’ve spent any time around French speakers, you’ve definitely heard the word petite. But what does petite mean in French and how is it used? It definitely goes beyond how we use petite i...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/what-does-petite-mean-in-french/