Diane    I moved to France in 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 our ways we are, the harder it will be. Let me tell you, there’s a whole secret handshake well, ... Read...

Diane    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 the United States. Let’s get into a bunch of things in France that are without a doubt smaller than their...

Diane    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 popular imagination. Reality is nothing like what we see in the movies of the time. It’s only normal,...

Diane    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 from stereotypical things both positive and negative to more off the wall assumptions and many times the...

Diane    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 in France and people are riled up so much so that it even made French news. realphdfoodie Solo traveling...

Diane    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. Check out last year’s which features what I’ve learned in years of blogging or this one from ... Read More...

Diane    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 among other things of course . Part of living abroad is adapting to a new culture and experiencing all the...

Diane    Do you have plans to visit Paris next summer The highly anticipated Olympic Games in Paris have sparked global excitement, attracting tourists from every corner of the earth who are eager to be part of this unique occasion. Although it’s easy to be captivated by the magnificence that is the...

Diane    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 feeling in your wallet. I’ve put together a list of high quality, gorgeous Italian leather handbags for you...

Diane    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 in English. That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this post. Let’s kick this off with a simple...