François Hollande just elected president of France

François Hollande

He couldn't get elected president of the US!

Going metric

The French invented it and you get to live with it

How friendly are the French?

Another heartwarming story about French young people

Anti-semitisme in France

Two articles at Slate.com provoked by the recent killings in and around Toulouse

Are the French friendly?

You want to feel welcome in France and make new friends.  Will you?  Or is their reputation for unfriendliness true?

Smiles and feeling welcome in France

You're not getting smiled at like you used to be in the States and you're wondering if you're really welcome here.

Why a blog on moving to France (hint: culture shock)

 Life in France is good, but the culture shock can be severe.  Knowing why may help you survive the experience.