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Becoming Parisian

Becoming Parisian

I'm often asked whether I feel Parisian when in Paris, and whether I easily adjust to the rhythm of the city when I travel from my tiny farming village in Côtes d'Armor, or land directly from Australia. The answer is a personal one, and after giving it some thought, I decided to share my honest reflections with you today.

An Australian Becoming Parisian

Can an Australian gal who lives part time in a farming village in Brittany, surrounded by fields of maize and pastures of cows really feel at home in the romantic and dynamic capital Paris?

20 Inspiring Quotes About Paris

Paris is the subject of so many novels, films, articles, quotes and photos, that it can seem like everyone has an opinion on the City of Lights. I’ve collated 20 of the best and most interesting quotes on Paris that I think you’ll also enjoy.

You can’t escape the past in Paris, and yet what’s so wonderful about it is that the past and present intermingle so intangibly that it doesn’t seem to burden – Allen Ginsberg

Paris in the Fall — Pont Alexandre III, Paris

Annette Charlton

Annette lives with her family between their homes in France and Australia. She’s been featured in International magazines including French Property News, on numerous blogs and travel websites and appeared on ABC National Radio. You can connect on Instagram or Facebook.

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8 Tips On How To Look Parisian and Not A Tourist

How to look Parisian

8 Tips on How to Look Parisian and Not a Tourist

Ever wondered how to emulate the style French women seem to effortlessly portray and feel like a local when you are in Paris? Well, after visiting Paris a number of times and watching both locals and tourists go about their daily wanderings we have picked up a thing or two on how to appear more like a local and less like a tourist.

Annette Charlton