Before I moved to Paris, I had plenty of expectations of what it might be like - Eiffel tours and baguettes, anyone? This video explores the expectations vs. reality of moving to the city of light. Some of the expectations of Paris covered include:
- Paris would be the most beautiful city I'd ever seen!
- Paris would be dirty and smell like pee
- Living in Paris would be romantic
- The Parisian apartments would be small and pokey
- Everyone speaks English in Paris... right?
Watch the video to find out which I found to be true or false in my arrival in Paris!
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FILMING GEAR
My compact but super effective camera: (USA) or (France)
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BOOKS TO HELP WITH LIFE IN FRANCE
Best French Grammar book that I've found, Grammaire Progressive du Français: (USA) or (UK)
Best book on French parenting, Bringing up bébé: (USA) or (France)
Best book to understand cultural differences at work, Culture Map: (USA) (France)
FAVOURITE READING ON FRANCE SEEN BY FOREIGNERS:
1. Almost French: (USA) or (France)
2. Paris, I love you, but you're bringing me down: (USA) or (France)
3. My life in France: (USA) or (France)
4. A Paris year: My day to day adventures in the most romantic city in the world: (USA) or (France)
5. My good life in France: (USA) or (France)
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