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, doing business in France, working with the French HEALTH: sick in Paris, the French health system TODAY : in the press this month, current issues REFERENCES : bibliography, the language 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 Table of contents / keywords  F.A.Q. and visitors' letters  Update page Read Harriet's latest 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 you 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, strange behavior of the French, what's new, etc. All these and much more from a Franco-American couple in Paris. Welcome!  © Philippe Rochefort Last update: March 1, 2016  Contact me A longtime American writer in Paris, Harriet Welty Rochefort is the author of three books about the French. Visit her site,see the events she organizes (Wine & Cheese Tastings, visit of the Pere Lachaise cemetery), invite her to give a talk!