Americans - Tell us what you need to know about life in France

Notes on 31/08/26 Americans in France: You can sign up to receive it directly to your inbox before we publish it online via the link below. - I didn't find the link. The Supreme Court's ruling on Monday is definitely not their final say on this matter; the justices have just told Democratic states that it's too early to sue. -The webpage linked by "too early to sue" was removed. There are, however, two important exemptions to the directive that may give non-EU banks cover to continue dealing with EU-based clients. - What are these 2 important exemptions? I still put Giverny near the top, mostly for its convenience and the joy of renting a bicycle at the station and cycling along scenic fields before arriving at the Monet house. - I think you have to mention that the house and gardens of Giverny will likely be so crowded that you will be forced into a slow moving conga line in both.

This isn't a question but a reason we keep returning to France. In the USA when we travel, it seems towns all look alike. You wander through hundreds of the same franchise in every town and village. Local stores and restaurants either don't exist or are hard to find. Most smaller towns don't even have a downtown section any more. In France it seems every city, town and village seems unique, clean and well kept. There is nearly always a little working tabac and restaurant and a tiny epicerie and boulangerie in all but the smallest villages. In other words, there is something to explore and you don't have to eat at McDonald's or Olive Garden. We like the diversity and the local pride. I might add, we've always loved the very kind and welcoming French people . . . yes, even in Paris, but the villages are a treasure. For the record, in the countryside, we drive; in cities, we use public transportation, and in general our French language skills are pretty limited. I guess you would say we speak restaurant French and a little bit more. 30-year visitors.