Moving to Paris: 6 Things You Should Know Before Your Move to Paris
For the most part, my move to Paris four years ago went quite smoothly. There are, however, those few lingering “if only”s that I am sharing in hopes of saving you some trouble! 1. You are nobody...
View ArticleGetting a French Driver’s License – Part 1
If you have been residing in France for more than 1 year, you are required to get a French driver’s license. There are two ways of doing this. The first and easiest option is to trade your current...
View ArticleGetting a French Driver’s License – Part 2
Last week, I described the trials and tribulations of passing the written exam for a French driver’s license. But that was only Part 1. Next came the actual driving test…. Once I had my results from...
View ArticleThe Perplexing Phenomenon of the Double Giratoire
I was on my way to Nostang, a small town in the Morbihan north of the ria d’Etel, and I came across my second double giratoire. Nostang As many of you know, I passed my French driver’s exam in the...
View ArticleDriving in France – A Few Pointers for Tourists
Driving in France can be a bit intimidating. Driving in Paris can be more than intimidating. Here are a few pointers to help you get used to the new rules and customs: Don’t. Don’t even think about...
View ArticleMoving to Paris: 6 Things You Should Know Before Your Move to Paris
For the most part, my move to Paris four years ago went quite smoothly. There are, however, those few lingering “if only”s that I am sharing in hopes of saving you some trouble! 1. You are nobody...
View ArticleGetting a French Driver’s License – Part 1
If you have been residing in France for more than 1 year, you are required to get a French driver’s license. There are two ways of doing this. The first and easiest option is to trade your current...
View ArticleGetting a French Driver’s License – Part 2
Last week, I described the trials and tribulations of passing the written exam for a French driver’s license. But that was only Part 1. Next came the actual driving test…. Once I had my results from...
View ArticleThe Perplexing Phenomenon of the Double Giratoire
I was on my way to Nostang, a small town in the Morbihan north of the ria d’Etel, and I came across my second double giratoire. Nostang As many of you know, I passed my French driver’s exam in the...
View ArticleDriving in France – A Few Pointers for Tourists
Driving in France can be a bit intimidating. Driving in Paris can be more than intimidating. Here are a few pointers to help you get used to the new rules and customs: Don’t. Don’t even think about...
View ArticleSpeed Limits
There’s sad news for anyone (like me) who likes to drive fast. As of July 1st, the speed limit on two-way roads with no median divider has been lowered from 90 kilometers per hour to 80 kilometers per...
View ArticleMoving to Paris: 6 Things You Should Know Before Your Move to Paris
For the most part, my move to Paris four years ago went quite smoothly. There are, however, those few lingering “if only”s that I am sharing in hopes of saving you some trouble! 1. You are nobody...
View ArticleGetting a French Driver’s License – Part 1
If you have been residing in France for more than 1 year, you are required to get a French driver’s license. There are two ways of doing this. The first and easiest option is to trade your current...
View ArticleGetting a French Driver’s License – Part 2
Last week, I described the trials and tribulations of passing the written exam for a French driver’s license. But that was only Part 1. Next came the actual driving test…. Once I had my results from...
View ArticleThe Perplexing Phenomenon of the Double Giratoire
I was on my way to Nostang, a small town in the Morbihan north of the ria d’Etel, and I came across my second double giratoire. Nostang As many of you know, I passed my French driver’s exam in the...
View ArticleDriving in France – A Few Pointers for Tourists
Driving in France can be a bit intimidating. Driving in Paris can be more than intimidating. Here are a few pointers to help you get used to the new rules and customs: Don’t. Don’t even think about...
View ArticleSpeed Limits
There’s sad news for anyone (like me) who likes to drive fast. As of July 1st, the speed limit on two-way roads with no median divider has been lowered from 90 kilometers per hour to 80 kilometers per...
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