https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed France might have a reputation as a place where anything goes when it comes to l'amour, but if you strike up a relationship with a colleague, there are some rules to be observed. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191105/love-as-you-want-the-rules-around-dating-colleagues-in-france Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:49:05 +0100 love-as-you-want-the-rules-around-dating-colleagues-in-france Dating app Tinder has vowed to tell EU users why they are being charged different fees for the same service, after Brussels opened a probe into its pricing system. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240308/tinder-to-explain-why-some-eu-users-have-to-pay-more-for-the-app Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:06:42 +0100 tinder-to-explain-why-some-eu-users-have-to-pay-more-for-the-app French may be the language of love, but finding love in France is as difficult as finding love anywhere. Here's a simple guide to taking your first online dating steps in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200212/our-guide-to-french-online-dating Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:30:05 +0100 our-guide-to-french-online-dating One of the most enduring stereotypes about the French is that they are romantic, charming, seductive and just downright sexy. We know this label can't possibly apply to an entire nation - but where does the image come from? And how do the French themselves feel about it? https://www.thelocal.fr/20230202/where-does-the-romantic-sexy-french-stereotype-come-from Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:54:23 +0100 where-does-the-romantic-sexy-french-stereotype-come-from Is France’s romantic vibe making you want to learn more about flirting? A good way to start is to get familiar with the key phrases to use when it comes to this ancient art. Here’s a round-up of the basics.  https://www.thelocal.fr/20211105/11-of-the-best-phrases-to-flirt-in-french Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:31:29 +0100 11-of-the-best-phrases-to-flirt-in-french France is seen as the home of romance and a place for lovers, but French writer Olivia Sorrel-Dejerine argues that many of these myths do not live up to reality. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191018/frenchmen-arent-that-great-in-bed-five-french-dating-myths-exploded Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:53:35 +0200 frenchmen-arent-that-great-in-bed-five-french-dating-myths-exploded From baguettes to Birkenstocks, clichés on France and Germany die hard, even as the two countries celebrate 60 years since the post-war treaty establishing friendship between the two European giants after decades of rivalries and conflict. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230118/cabbage-and-christmas-what-the-french-and-germans-really-think-of-each-other Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:38:13 +0100 cabbage-and-christmas-what-the-french-and-germans-really-think-of-each-other Many foreign women might well dream of a year spent dating Frenchmen in the so-called most romantic city in the world. But as one international resident of Paris aged in her 40s - who understandably preferred to remain anonymous - told The Local, it's not all it's cracked up to be. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191230/my-year-of-dating-french-men-in-paris Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0100 my-year-of-dating-french-men-in-paris It's one of France's best-loved pastries and a staple of most patisserie windows - but does the strawberry tart really have a secret sexual meaning in France? https://www.thelocal.fr/20190829/is-there-really-a-french-dessert-that-is-a-secret-code-for-swingers Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:40:44 +0200 is-there-really-a-french-dessert-that-is-a-secret-code-for-swingers An advertising campaign aimed at convincing young people to get the Covid vaccine has attracted international attention, but it’s not the first time that French authorities have sexed up their public health messaging. https://www.thelocal.fr/20210708/in-pictures-7-of-the-french-governments-sexist-public-health-adverts Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:22:09 +0200 in-pictures-7-of-the-french-governments-sexist-public-health-adverts A French vaccination advertising campaign that caused an international stir with its sexy message is to be expanded in an effort to persuade younger French people to get the Covid vaccine. https://www.thelocal.fr/20210708/france-expanding-its-sexy-advertising-campaign-for-covid-vaccines Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:37:02 +0200 france-expanding-its-sexy-advertising-campaign-for-covid-vaccines The Dutch government has advised singles to find a sex buddy while in Switzerland a list of 'coronavirus-safe' sex positions has been published - but in France things are a little more coy. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200528/sex-dating-and-coronavirus-what-is-the-advice-in-france Thu, 28 May 2020 13:20:36 +0200 sex-dating-and-coronavirus-what-is-the-advice-in-france Finding your one true love can be tricky, but in truth is only half the battle - it's making love last that's the difficult bit. In honour of Valentine's Day we asked a selection of our French friends for their tips on creating lasting love. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200214/french-couples-share-their-secrets-to-lasting-love Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0100 french-couples-share-their-secrets-to-lasting-love With romantic couples set to flood into Paris for Valentine's Day over the coming days, there are certain parts of the city that singles should avoid. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200213/valentines-day-in-paris-survival-guide-for-singles Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0100 valentines-day-in-paris-survival-guide-for-singles In the city of romance, a special Paris café dedicated to polyamory - the practice of having more than one significant other - gathers dozens of people every month. An English speaking group will open in March. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200208/paris-polyamory-caf-to-launch-english-language-group-to-help-foreign-residents-embrace-the-joys-of-multiple-love Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0100 paris-polyamory-caf-to-launch-english-language-group-to-help-foreign-residents-embrace-the-joys-of-multiple-love When (happily married) British mum-of-three Natasha Alexander moved to France she thought she knew what to expect from French men, but there were some surprises in store... https://www.thelocal.fr/20191224/the-five-most-surprising-things-about-french-men-according-to-a-happily-married-brit Tue, 24 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0100 the-five-most-surprising-things-about-french-men-according-to-a-happily-married-brit There was the first look, and then the asking out, but where to go for that all-important first date? Parisienne Olivia Sorrel Dejerine lays out the best places in Paris to impress a potential lover. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191024/where-to-go-in-paris-to-really-impress-your-date Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:24:59 +0200 where-to-go-in-paris-to-really-impress-your-date If you've tried making your move in France, you may have noticed it is far from being a walk in the park. So here's a little helping hand for better French flirting. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190807/the-ten-chat-up-lines-that-might-actually-bag-you-a-date-with-a-french-woman Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:35:04 +0200 the-ten-chat-up-lines-that-might-actually-bag-you-a-date-with-a-french-woman For many people a sexy, moody and sophisticated Frenchwoman is the ultimate fantasy - but what qualities will you need to woo and win one these fabulous creatures? https://www.thelocal.fr/20190717/what-french-women-are-looking-for-in-a-lover-according-to-their-tweets Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:34:36 +0200 what-french-women-are-looking-for-in-a-lover-according-to-their-tweets What is it really like to have a French lover? What are the positives and negatives the unexpected highs and unpredictable lows? Those who experience of dating French people reveal what you need to know about finding love in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190214/their-attention-is-fleeting-the-highs-and-lows-of-having-a-french-lover Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:33:12 +0100 their-attention-is-fleeting-the-highs-and-lows-of-having-a-french-lover