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 Do you live in the French countryside (or know someone who does)? Chances are the French have influenced you into picking up some unexpected new habits. We asked our readers to point out their newly nurtured Gallic traits. https://www.thelocal.fr/20181010/the-gallic-habits-you-pick-up-living-in-rural-france Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:51:08 +0200 the-gallic-habits-you-pick-up-living-in-rural-france As parents in France have been told that they can't give their child the name of a terrorist, The Local takes a look at some other baby names that have fallen foul of the law over the years. https://www.thelocal.fr/20161118/french-baby-names-banned-nutella-renault Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:35:38 +0100 french-baby-names-banned-nutella-renault If you've moved to France, chances are the French have influenced you into picking up some unexpected new habits. We asked our readers to point out their newly nurtured Gallic traits. https://www.thelocal.fr/20151208/the-quirkiest-habits-youll-pick-up-in-france Tue, 08 Dec 2015 17:37:23 +0100 the-quirkiest-habits-youll-pick-up-in-france While we often hear about people's motives for leaving France, there are many more reasons why people should think twice about departing, even if it's just the food. Those who have left tell us what they miss the most. https://www.thelocal.fr/20150929/twelve-reasons-not-to-leave-france-expats Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:44:39 +0200 twelve-reasons-not-to-leave-france-expats You might think you know the City of Light, but think again. Here are ten zany facts about Paris that we'd wager even the locals don't know. From terraces to condom machines - our friends behind the Smarter Paris app have found some wacky stats. https://www.thelocal.fr/20150203/ten-facts-you-definitely-didnt-know-about-paris Tue, 03 Feb 2015 18:50:00 +0100 ten-facts-you-definitely-didnt-know-about-paris Ever heard someone say "Tiggy-doo?" in France? It's French (actually spelled Tiguidou) and it's just one example of a long list of Gallic words that you'll never come across in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20150123/10-french-words-youll-never-hear-in-france Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:43:00 +0100 10-french-words-youll-never-hear-in-france Does "French Kissing" really come from France? Here The Local looks at 12 things that sound very French in name but actually have nothing to do with France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20141215/ten-french-things-that-arent-french Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:20:00 +0100 ten-french-things-that-arent-french We all know France tops the global rankings for tourism and wine production but the country is also a world leader in many other slightly more obscure ways that are nevertheless worth cheering for or blushing at. https://www.thelocal.fr/20141128/ten-things-france-leads-the-way-in-french-best-records Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:55:00 +0100 ten-things-france-leads-the-way-in-french-best-records From adrenaline rushes to culinary challenges here's 12 of the best things to do in France to add to your bucket list. Watch the videos and see how many you would do. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140811/in-videos-12-things-you-have-to-do-in-france Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:04:00 +0200 in-videos-12-things-you-have-to-do-in-france The French workplace can be a cultural minefield for expats at times so we've put together a list that will help you avoid making those all too common office faux pas. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140808/the-10-faux-pas-to-avoid-in-the-french-workplace Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:40:00 +0200 the-10-faux-pas-to-avoid-in-the-french-workplace The latest global travel survey has been fairly harsh on some of France's most famous destinations. The annual poll for the most unfriendly cities in the world features three French ones in the top ten. You might be surprised at which ones. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140808/three-french-among-worlds-top-10-worst-cities Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:44:00 +0200 three-french-among-worlds-top-10-worst-cities