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Adventures Around The World

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People at Work in Nantes and Beyond – Spring 2026 Edition

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The “Instant Economy” of 2026: How PayPal Sets the Standard for Fast Payouts

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France - Spring 2026

Give the French Something to Enjoy, and They’ll Take It

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France - Spring 2026

Banksy Made Me Happy in Angers

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My Favourite Hangout in Nantes in a Former Dodgy Hood

in France - Spring 2012 on April 7, 2012 May 19, 2026 with 10 Comments by Juliette

The former dodgy neighbourhood was home to the shipyards, prostitutes and brothels.

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10 Weird Reverse Culture Shock Moments I Had in France

in France - Spring 2012 on April 6, 2012 May 19, 2026 with 3 Comments by Juliette

Do they say “le shoe tossing” or “la shoe tossing?”

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The French Love Using English Language Rather Creatively

in France - Spring 2012 on April 5, 2012 June 17, 2023 with 17 Comments by Juliette

Quick, the national fast food chain, launched an online game called “le goût de la win”.

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In Nantes, Facing Terrible Chapters of History Ain’t Easy

in France - Spring 2012 on April 3, 2012 May 19, 2026 with 11 Comments by Juliette

Nantes inaugurated a brand new memorial to the abolition of slavery.

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Capturing Firefighters at Work During a Big Fire in Nantes

in France - Spring 2012 on April 2, 2012 May 19, 2026 with 12 Comments by Juliette

I started to smell smoke in the street but I couldn’t figure out where it was coming from.

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Nope, not this way, Nantes, March 2012

The French are Just Weird with Bathrooms

in France - Spring 2012 on March 29, 2012 May 19, 2026 with 16 Comments by Juliette

I never take access to bathrooms for granted in France.

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