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Living in Paris, Parisian Lifestyle

5 things to do in Paris at Christmas

After being in Paris over the Christmas period for the past 3 years, I can undoubtedly say that it is one of the best times to be in the city. Everything feels more cozy and more magical. I love a traditional French Christmas, with midnight mass and a bûche de Noël, but as a British expat the Christmas season makes me yearn for mince pies and a Christmas pudding to set on fire! Here are my favorite things to do in Paris at Christmas, with a few tips for expats!

By William

Living in Paris, Moving to Paris, Paris for families, Parisian Lifestyle

Top 10 expat groups for English-speakers in Paris

Are you an English-speaking expat who has you just moved to Paris is looking for a community of people in the same boat? Discover the expat community in Paris with our list of the Top 10 expat groups for English-speakers in Paris. Whether you’re British, American, Irish or part of the British commonwealth, you’ll be able to make new friends and settle into your new life in Paris with these expat groups. Meet new people, learn some new skills or stretch your legs… Get ready to become a social butterfly.

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Moving to Paris, Paris for families

Five tips to make friends in Paris

If you’ve just moved to Paris as an expat, making new friends in your new city is probably one of your biggest concerns. The French have an unfair reputation for being standoffish and they can be a bit harder to crack than other nationalities, something that a language barrier certainly makes more complicated. However, if you follow our five tips to make friends in Paris, you’ll find yourself making friends with expats and Parisians alike. Paris is full of wonderful people with whom you’ll get on fantastically… you just need to meet them!

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Moving to Paris, Parisian Lifestyle

Expats: How to pay income tax in France

Income tax in France works differently to many different countries and although all the different numbers and paper work may seem daunting, Lodgis is here to help! Read our guide on paying income tax in France to understand the system and work out what you need to be doing come May!

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Moving to Paris, Parisian Lifestyle

Guide to health insurance in France

Although the healthcare system here in France can be a bit complicated, it’s one of the best in Europe and even the world (it’s ranked 15th in the world). If you’re planning to move here, it goes without saying that it’s important to know the healthcare system and your rights to avoid any nasty surprises! We’ve put together this guide to health insurance in France to make sense of it all…

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Moving to Paris, Paris for families

Top 10 bilingual elementary and Montessori schools in Paris

Are you moving to Paris with your family and are looking for a bilingual elementary school where they can study French and another language ? Check out our list of the Top 10 bilingual elementary schools in Paris and the surrounding area to find the perfect school for your little darlings. Here they can take classes in French, English, German or even Japanese!

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Parisian Lifestyle

What is a bulletin de paie and how does it work ?

This is a very common question among not only expats, but also born and bred Parisians ! What is a bulletin de paie, how on earth does it work and how do salaries really work in France ? Most of all, WHAT do all these numbers mean ? Well Lodgis is here to help and to clean up the misunderstanding by explaining what a bulletin de paie is…

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Parisian Lifestyle

Fitness classes in English in Paris

Although an amazing and life-changing experience, moving to Paris can be stressful. Why not take an exercise class to get your body moving and sweat some of that stress away? Most of all, don’t let a language barrier stop you from keeping fit in Paris, with these exercise classes in English in Paris. Anglophones can stay in shape in Paris too!

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Moving to Paris, Studying in Paris

Top 5 apartments near prestigious schools in Paris

Paris is a great place to study! This is why the city was ranked the top place to study in the QS World University rankings for 4 years in a row. Paris is popular with both foreign students and researchers and is a fascinating city to discover in between studies. Here is our list of the top 5 apartments locations near the most prestigious schools in Paris!

By Linda

Paris for families

Advice on moving to Paris as a family

Starting a new life in another city, even another country, is never easy, particularly when you’re moving as a family. Are you asking yourself which are the neighborhoods in Paris to live in as a family, what to do as a family with children and where to find a bilingual school in Paris? This article will answer all your questions!

By Catherine

Living in Paris

Thanksgiving 2017: Mac and Cheese Dauphinois

Celebrating Thanksgiving 2017 in Paris may seem like a daunting task, but it is completely possible to enjoy a weekend with your nearest and dearest while staying in Paris. We’ve even provided a few French-American thanksgiving recipes so you can merge heritages, forge new traditions and create unique memories while celebrating Thanksgiving in Paris.

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Parisian Lifestyle

Official documents lost in Paris: what to do?

Losing official documents is a mishap that can happen at any moment. It is important to know how to react and who you can turn to if you lose your official documents during your stay in Paris. Because nobody is protected from unforeseen events, Lodgis wants to show you the procedure to follow if you lose your official documents in Paris!

By Linda

Living in Paris, Moving to Paris, Parisian Lifestyle

Favorite neighborhoods for expats in Paris

Are you moving to Paris as an expat and would like to know which neighborhoods are ideal to settle in? Lodgis knows some specific areas that are particularly popular with expats. This post may well inspire your apartment hunt so make yourself comfortable while we tell you the favorite neighborhood for expats in Paris!

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Parisian Lifestyle, What to do in Paris?

Paris for expats, not tourists

Have you moved or are about to move to Paris and are wondering what this city has to offer beyond its touristic attractions? Then you’re in the right place! Lodgis is here to show you all the magical experiences you can have in Paris as an expat.

By Catherine

Living in Paris, Paris for families, What's on in Paris?

Paris Games week 2017: save the date

The dates of the annual international event that gathers video games fans and professionals have been announced. This event is not to be missed under any circumstances! For 5 days, this convention organized by the SELL will put the video game industry under the spotlight in the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. If you would like to participate in the event, find all the information about the Paris Games Week 2017 in this post just for you!

By Linda