Paris

Jun 26, 20212 min read

The Hottest Time in Paris

The best time to go if you can stand the heat I’ve no clue what the rest of this summer has in store for those wishing to travel between...

Jun 18, 20214 min read

Name That Party!

Certain celebratory names show that the French aren't messing around The French, like most everyone, love an excuse to gather together...

May 28, 20213 min read

Paris: Do This, Not That

Now that we can maybe go back, it’s time to experience the city like a local Maybe it’s your first time to the City of Lights but you...

May 15, 20214 min read

Piscine vs Plage

Because of course the French have specific rules about where you swim One of my earliest French-learning memories is associated with the...

Apr 18, 20214 min read

I’m Finally Watching Call My Agent!

And I wish the writers of Emily in Paris would do the same If there are any spoiler alerts, please know that they only go as far as...

Apr 9, 20216 min read

Tales of a Confined Expat Biking Enthusiast

How this bike-loving American in Paris adapted to a year of stay-at-home orders The French Collective speaks with Carly N., an American...

Mar 27, 20214 min read

Confinement Confusion

Third time is not a charm when it comes to the latest French lockdown Le confinement. That’s French for lockdown, or sheltering-in-place,...

Feb 10, 20213 min read

Your Love Is Killing Me

How romance almost destroyed Paris. I get it. Truly. I can huff and puff and complain about the world’s obsession with Paris (at least...