French Culture and Lifestyle

Explore the richness of French culture and lifestyle. From traditions, holidays, and etiquette to practical phrases for daily conversations, this category helps expats, travelers, and francophiles understand how French is spoken in real life. Learn how to navigate shops, cafés, social situations, and local customs — all while improving your French naturally.

My best patisseries in Paris

24 January 2021|French Culture and Lifestyle | 9 Min Read

The best patisseries in Paris A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of teaching French to a student who wanted to make her dream come true: opening a bakery [...]

by Agnes - Private French Lessons

Books for intermediate French learners

18 December 2020|French Culture and Lifestyle | 9 Min Read

Books for Intermediate French Learners Have you already read St-Exupéry when you were at a beginner level but are not ready yet for Montesquieu ? For intermediate French learners, picking [...]

by Agnes - Private French Lessons

Five Parisian museums off the beaten path

3 September 2020|French Culture and Lifestyle | 6 Min Read

Five Parisian museums off the beaten pathDiscover hidden gems in Paris Paris is full of famous attractions: the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Sacre-Coeur, Versailles, the Pantheon, and [...]

by Agnes - Private French Lessons

Ten French books for beginners

18 August 2020|French Culture and Lifestyle | 8 Min Read

Ten French books for beginnersStart learning French with great books A question I often get from beginner students who made the effort to start learning French and don't want to [...]

by Agnes - Private French Lessons