French culture

French holidays such as Bastille Day and Epiphany immerse visitors and locals in French culture. The following public French holidays and celebrations are a few unique days worth marking on your calendar.

The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. Learning about cultural differences is fascinating and fun. But sometimes it can be confusing, especially when cultural differences come across as rude. I recently wrote an article on 13 things tourists do that get strange looks from the French, but here we’re not talking about more strange things. Today, we’re focusing on American habits and norms that would come across rudely to French people.

In a lot of ways, French culture is very different from what you’re used to — even if you don’t realize it at first. From eating habits, to social norms, to mindsets and much more, here’s what you need to know about French culture if you’re going to be spending any time in France or around the French.

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Here is a detailed look and infographic about some of France's most pervasive stereotypes and clichés that most French people are fed up hearing about.

Since I’m from the U.S., I can tell you exactly what “things” Americans typically like. Some of the stereotypes about us — that we may or may not agree with — say we l…

A little liberté, égalité, and fraternité in honor of Bastille Day on July 14. A few oddities to remind you that the French Revolution was ridiculously awesome.

One of the most popular countries in the world, France is represented by a host of official and unofficial symbols.

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 our ways we are, the harder it will be. I’m still me, but I have a bit of French flair after absorbing how things are done around me. Here are 8 little things I do to fit in with the French.

When I first arrived in France – many, many moons ago – the month of August, for most of the…