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Let me introduce you to Aleksandra and Stéphane - the authors of the book «Le voyage à Lyon »

Let me introduce you to Aleksandra and Stéphane – the authors of the book «Le voyage à Lyon »

Today, let me introduce to Aleksandra and Stéphane – the founders of the publishing house Les Crocos and the authors of the book “Le voyage à Lyon”. I will be honest. I am very jealous of their idea as the book for kids they wrote and published, is simply the most creative, educational, interesting thing for kids in Lyon I have ever seen! Read more about their amazing concept and go straight to…

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The Top 10 Zoos and Animal Parks in France!

The Top 10 Zoos and Animal Parks in France!

Let me show you the best 10 zoos and animal parks in France. Because…. Who doesn’t love animals? The older ones and the small ones love visiting zoos, observing animals and learning more about them. The standards and quality of current zoos are very high and especially in France. I have already visited some zoos and animal parks and I loved the experience to be so close to animals and the animals…

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The best and the biggest music festivals in France!

The best and the biggest music festivals in France!

Don’t miss out on any good opportunity to enjoy music in France! Discover the top music french festivals and note when to visit!  Music festivals in France are among the best in the world, offering not only the rock, electro, indie and urban music but also the classical and opera music. Thanks to the biggest french music festivals we have a chance to hear world-class performers in some stunning…

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My list of top things that shocked me about having a baby in France.

My list of top things that shocked me about having a baby in France.

Let me tell you about the top things that shocked me about having and bringing up the baby in France.  I want to look at this that way… I feel very lucky to be an expat or shall I rather say a foreigner living in France, having a baby in France and bringing up a baby here. We are exposed to 2 even 3 cultures, and we have the opportunity to take the best from all of them.  Obviously, there are…

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Top French Famous Superstitions to bring more luck and avoid bad luck in France!

Top French Famous Superstitions to bring more luck and avoid bad luck in France!

Discover the Top French Famous Superstitions and learn how to be lucky and avoid being unlucky while in France! I am not very superstitious person but I love to explore and learn more about the superstitions which exist. They come from the past, have been created by the previous generations, they are a part of the tradition, culture and the nation’s spirit. They tell a lot about people and their…

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The coolest French Festivals for Families you can experience in France!

The coolest French Festivals for Families you can experience in France!

Discover the coolest family-friendly French festivals which are actually ideal for all of us!  Good news! If you have kids and you are searching for ideas to enjoy the time in France. There are plenty of family-friendly French festivals that are ideal for the visitors of all ages. I am impressed by the French way of including the babies, kids in the cultural life from when the kids are little.…

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TOP 5 trips around Lyon with a baby who is not a kid yet! And 3 bonuses!

TOP 5 trips around Lyon with a baby who is not a kid yet! And 3 bonuses!

Check out my list of top 5 trips around Lyon with a baby not a kid yet because this is a totally different experience to have! I have tested them all while enjoying holidays in France near Lyon and I have 3 good bonuses for you too.  As easy and straightforward as it sounds, finding activities for a baby, not a kid yet in Lyon and around Lyon has been a very challenging task for me, a new mum in…

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The comprehensive list of the French text message abbreviations

The comprehensive list of the French text message abbreviations

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Visit Lyon with a baby.

Visit Lyon with a baby.

Have a great holiday in France, in Lyon with a baby. Visit Lyon with a baby stress-free.  Travelling and visiting France and Lyon with kids is challenging but travelling and visiting France and Lyon with a baby is a super challenging, difficult exercise but possible and rewarding.  Since I live and love Lyon, since I have a baby I was determined to experience visiting Lyon with a baby because…

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I found 31 Top French Inventions Useful in Our Everyday Lives

I found 31 Top French Inventions Useful in Our Everyday Lives

Did you realise that there are quite a few things that the French invented that helps us a lot and makes our everyday lives easier, better and more convenient? Check my list and discover the 31 Top French Inventions Useful in Our Everyday Lives!  When you think about France you usually associate it with the beautiful yet very difficult french language, Eiffel Tower, Paris, baguettes, croissants,…

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Let me introduce you to Florie En Accord. So creative, so lyonnais and so beautiful!

Let me introduce you to Florie En Accord. So creative, so lyonnais and so beautiful!

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Top cultural and mental differences between Poland and France in bringing up a baby

Top cultural and mental differences between Poland and France in bringing up a baby

My observations about cultural and mental differences in bringing up a baby in France being an expat.  Being a new parent is the best role I would have dreamed to have. However, it’s also the most challenging and it opens the imperfect area of my life I entered. But again, it’s the most rewarding role. I am enjoying it with all the ups and downs happening on the way.  Being the first time parent…

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Top 13 things to do with a baby in Lyon

Top 13 things to do with a baby in Lyon

Discover the Top 13 things you can do with a baby in Lyon…baby, not a kid yet as this is a huge difference. Since I live in Lyon and I have a great passion for France and Lyon, since I have already been exploring this beautiful city and because I have become a new parent, a real Mum in Lyon, I thought I have the responsibility to write about things to do in Lyon with a baby.  As obvious and as…

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The cheeses loved by the French

The cheeses loved by the French

And the most popular, the most consumed cheeses in France are…. I have found the list of the most consumed by the French cheeses. Are you curious to find out what our cheese specialists like? Let me present you the top 15 most consumed cheeses in France so you can get an idea where to start when you want to discover the french cheeses.  Emmental.  Also known as “Swiss cheese” is a yellow,…

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Gaffes you should avoid making in France!

Gaffes you should avoid making in France!

Check my list of gaffes you should avoid making in France. Discover My Top Faux Pas in France and feel proud when being able to avoid them!! FAUX PAS  is an indiscretion, or tactless act that violates social norms, customs, or etiquette. It refers to all countries actually and describes the actions inappropriate in different societies and cultures. I call it the gaffe you should avoid making when…

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Lyon is a part of UNESCO’s World Heritage

Lyon is a part of UNESCO’s World Heritage

[:en] My beloved Lyon is a part of UNESCO’s World Heritage. No surprises here! Obviously its beauty, unique character and rich history have been recognized by UNESCO! I am very proud of Lyon! Did you know that 427 ha so exactly 10% of Lyon, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage on 5 December 1998? I didn’t! So I started to explore the subject and confirmed for my knowledge that the Lyons places…

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The unusual jobs only found in France

The unusual jobs only found in France

Not only unusual but also only found in France. Yes! I found the jobs which do not exist anywhere else but France. Check below if I can make you surprised as I was by unusual French only jobs!  I am not sure if this can be useful for someone who is searching for a job in France but for sure this can open the minds, inspire and help people who are searching for a change in their career. I found it…