Friday was a gorgeous day so we decided to take advantage of it. The sun was actually out, wind was down to a subtle breeze and the temperature was high enough so we did not need jackets. We live only 5 minutes away from Creuilly, which features a small castle that is open to the public. The castle was built around 1050 and then modified into a fortress in 1360. Throughout … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
School Cafeterias in France Refuse Children of the Unemployed
While it is not common throughout the country, many cities in France are seeing an increasing number of schools not allowing students to enter the school's cafeteria if their parents are unemployed. The reasoning behind this policy is that there is not enough space for all children, so those that have parents at home should return home for their lunch break. Most schools … [Read more...]
Want to Bake in France? Go to a Pharmacy, Of Course!
When I first moved to France, I wanted to bake cookies one night so I ran to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients. I ended up buying a special flour mix since I could not find baking soda. The cookies did not come out as planned, but at least they were edible. This experience prevented me from baking until now. This past weekend I wanted to bake my mother-in-law an … [Read more...]
Our First Cours de Préparation Pour Naissance with a Sage-Femme
This past Thursday was our first cours de préparation pour naissance (birth preparation course) with a sage femme (midwife). It was actually the second class out of four, but we missed the first class due to confusion of its location. We thought it would be at the hospital in the same room as the cours de préparation with the puéricultrice, but apparently, it was at a location … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why I Love France’s Bakeries
After having fun at our first lamaze class, my husband decided to treat me to dessert at a local bakery. The bakery is one of my favorite places to go - and not just because I am pregnant! I could not decide between a strawberry or pear tart, so he got me both. And while I tried with all my might to eat one then and wait to have the other for the evening after dinner... I … [Read more...]