Better understand France and the French... FRANCE AND PARIS...   TOURING: places to stay, what's new, travel tips, trips outside Paris, ... DISCOVERING: the American community, practical tips on life in Paris, unknown Paris, ... LOVE: the French woman, love in Paris, ..... JOB: working in Paris, working with the French, ... HEALTH: sick in Paris, the French health system, ... TODAY : in the French press this month, current issues, ... UNDERSTANDING THE FRENCH... INTERCULTURAL: intercultural differences, DOs&DONTs, French attitudes, questions about the French, Europe, ... FRANCE-US: anti-Americanism, Franco - American relations, ... FRANCE: French history, society, culture, education, religion, movies, literature, songs, ... UNDERSTANDING:a French Quiz, an insularity test, irksome France, fifty questions on France, who's who, .... FOOD: recipes, tips on food, wine, cheese, ... REFERENCES : bibliography, the language, ... Table of contents / keywords  F.A.Q. and visitors' letters  Update page Read Harriet's new book about France: Joie de Vivre Previous books : French Fried French Toast in French MORE ABOUT US... Webmaster  A Paris Diary Editorial page  Favorite links Links to services Links to property & rental  Family site Many sites about France give facts and information. This site does that too - with a plus. You'll get an insider's view of the Franco - American scene : working in Paris, tips about food, what's new, etc.. All these and much more from a Franco- American couple in Paris. Bienvenue! © Philippe Rochefort   Last update: May 6, 2013  Contact me A longtime American writer in Paris, Harriet Welty Rochefort is the author of "French Toast","French Fried" and "Joie de Vivre". Visit her site,see the events she organizes on intercultural differences (Wine & Cheese Tastings,etc...). Invite her to give a talk !