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French Post-Baccalauréat (Bac) Applications : Big Bad "Parcoursup" ?
Parcoursup is the national online applications portal for applying to higher education programs in France.

Message Paris
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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Zero Waste
by Ilka Elimadi My Mum’s birthdays were the best. Not only because of the parties that gave my brother and me a hint of adult life – or...

Message Paris
Mar 13, 20237 min read
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Animal Activities for Kids in and Around Paris
Need some ideas for outings with your kids during the many school holidays (vacances) in France? Try animal-related activities! Despite...

Message Paris
Mar 9, 20238 min read
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Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Maternity Facility in France
If you are going to give birth in a medical facility in France, choosing one can be overwhelming at first, and depend on your health...

Message Paris
Feb 3, 20233 min read
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One Step Higher: Rock/Wall Climbing in Paris
Wall climbing has so many surprising benefits. Read this post to learn what they are, as well as other helpful tips.

Message Paris
Jan 25, 20233 min read
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How to make a new year resolution that sticks
Happy New Year! We have made it to 2023… and let me guess, we are all once again saying “This will be MY year! I am FINALLY going to…”...

Stephanie Rink
Jan 17, 20234 min read
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Christmas Tipping and Gifting Traditions in France
December in France is upon us, the mini bûches de Noël (French rolled sponge cakes) are appearing in boulangeries, sapins de Noël...

Annie Kamp
Dec 18, 20223 min read
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🎁 Holiday Shopping for a Great Cause 🎁
This holiday season, treat yourself or a loved one to something special while contributing to charity, by bidding on one of our amazing auct

Message Paris
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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Message Dance Party Sat, Dec 3rd for the AFM Telethon
Saturday, Dec 3rd 1:00-2:00p 8th arrondissement Message members, their families, friends and members of the public are invited to help...

President
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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Let’s Get Festive! Where to Glow in the City of Lights
When trying to get into the holiday spirit at the darkest time of the year, naturally, the first thing I look for is lights. In my...

Rachelle Chapman
Nov 24, 20223 min read
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Eating Seasonally: Fall Foods
It is official, we are deep into the fall season. While some of us are mourning the end of summer produce (peaches, figs, plums… sigh…),...

Stephanie Rink
Nov 16, 20223 min read
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How to Take a Road Trip in France with Little Kids by Yourself
Congratulations, you have reached the stage of independence where you can take your child on a road trip by yourself! I finally took the...

Annie Kamp
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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Oh, Cinnamon! Where We Gonna Find You?
The Search For Paris' Best Cinnamon Rolls France, in my opinion, suffers from a cinnamon deficiency. Despite being the culinary capital...

Rachelle Chapman
Nov 4, 20225 min read
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Reach English Speaking Families in France
Message Paris has been supporting the English-speaking community for 38 years! The Message magazine is a much loved and appreciated...

Message Paris
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Healthy Halloween Recommendations for Kids
Hello! I'm Stephanie Rink, a US-trained dietitian/nutritionist living with my two children (a toddler and a newborn) here in Paris. As we...

Message Paris
Oct 27, 20223 min read
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Making Holiday Traditions for Our Children in New Ways
Growing up in different cultures than the ones we are raising our children in can bring on feelings of nostalgia during certain times of...

President
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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Transportation Apps for Paris: How to Survive a Transport Strike
From my few years of living in France, especially in the Paris region, I have learned to always have a backup way to get around. In fact,...

Annie Kamp
Oct 19, 20225 min read
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At What Age Should Your Child Learn To Read? Here’s What The Research Says.
By: Emilia Pastor One of the challenging parts of working with schools is when children are flagged as struggling with reading, and they...

Message Paris
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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What Is: The French 'Association de Parents d'Élèves' (French Parent-Teacher Association)
By: Claude Loverdo Working Parents' Group Leader and Forum Ambassador If your child attends a French public school, you probably received...

Message Paris
Oct 6, 20224 min read
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Donuts are Forever: Searching for the Perfect O in Paris (UPDATE)
When I moved to Paris from the U.S., I was overwhelmed by all the elaborate, decadent patisserie treats beckoning to me from every other...

Rachelle Chapman
Sep 28, 20225 min read
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