France & Parisian Culture

France & Parisian Culture

Understanding France
A wonderful guide about France with tons of tips about bridging the gap between French and American culture

Understanding Culture Shock
This article is very thorough and will help you if you experience culture shock while living in France.

About the Baguette
An inquiry into the origin of the baguette, a crucial slice of French culture.

Mind Your Manners
Tips on table etiquette in France

Childcare in France
Information on the French education system

Bringing Up Bebe
Child-rearing differences between French and U.S. families

Get Around in Paris: RATP
The main website for information on the Paris Metro system, the RER and the bus system

AngloINFO Paris
The publication all the ex-pats read.  Also, their Maps of Paris section is fantastic.

Markets of Paris
A list of indoor and outdoor food markets in the 20 arrondissements of Paris

Girls Guide to Paris
The Girls’ Guide to Paris has a bevy of wonderful women bloggers on the ground in Paris, bringing you the most up-to-date information about what’s hot right now in the city of light.

My Little Paris
Affordable luxuries and hidden gems in Paris.

Paris Wise
All you need to know Paris-wise

VINGT Paris Magazine
VINGT Paris Magazine is devoted to the 20 arrondissements of Paris and helping you get the most out of the city by serving as a comprehensive hub for visual arts information and resources in Paris.

The American Library
The largest English-language lending library on the European continent. Members have access to more than 120,000 books, 260 periodicals (some of which date back to the mid-19th century), movies on DVD and VHS, and other audio-visual materials.

Discover Paris
Practical Paris is a free guide containing information that is valuable to travelers to the City of Light, particularly those visiting for the first time.

Stuff Parisians Like
A funny blog written by a true Parisian with a sense of humor