15 Reasons Why We Love Paris
Our Top Reasons To Love Paris (by the Céline Concierge team) By now you’re probably getting to know the Céline Concierge team a little bit, and I’m sure you can guess what brought us all together! That’s right, our love of Paris! Even though we are all from different places
How to Rent an Apartment in France
An Expat’s First-Hand Experience of Renting in Paris for Long-Term Housing (by Elesha Casimir) Elesha is one of the fellow Paris concierges with us over at Céline Concierge. We’re excited for her to write this guest blog post about her experience renting an apartment in Paris. We
How to get your Covid-19 ‘health pass’ if vaccinated abroad (travelers, French residents, citizens in France)
Disclaimer: As COVID regulations and guidelines are rapidly changing in France, please note that these instructions may or may not be valid at the time of reading this. This procedure applies to French residents and citizens who may have been vaccinated abroad who are living in France
Expat Living in France: What To Expect When Visiting Family Back Home
What No One Tells You About There are a few collective experiences that expats go through but don’t necessarily talk or write about. One of the themes I want to highlight is the dynamic of visiting family in your motherland (for me that’s the US) as an expat
French recipe: Sweet & Savory Chicken Pie
Un-Brie-lievable Pie This French recipe is a sweet and savory twist on a classic French chicken pot pie. Named the Un-Brie-Lievable pie and truly Brie-licious is the invention of my friend Hannah and I when she was visiting Paris one chilly October a few years ago. I had just
Is ‘Emily in Paris’ Accurate? Part 2
7 Things 'Emily in Paris' Got Wrong 'Emily in Paris', the latest Darren Star creation on Netflix is all the craze right now - and I bet that by now you've checked it out! So, are you wondering how true (or untrue) to real life the show is
Is ‘Emily in Paris’ Accurate? Part 1
7 Things 'Emily in Paris' Got Right 'Emily in Paris', the latest Darren Star creation on Netflix is all the craze right now. Americans are talking about the show. The French are scrutinizing it, and of course, the internet community is blowing up debating it! It's no surprise that
How to Au Pair in Paris
How to Au Pair in Paris: My Real First-Hand Experience (by Marissa Wu) Photo Credit: Marissa Wu This first-hand account of au pairing in Paris by Marissa Wu, friend and fellow creative, will give you an understanding on au pair life in France and tips on how to au pair
How to Vote Overseas
Step-By-Step Voting By Absentee Ballot in the 2020 U.S. Elections Photo Credit: Element5 Digital If you're a US citizen living abroad but are eligible to vote, this post is for you. It will show you step-by-step how to register and vote from overseas. All of this information is official instruction
The Paris-in-August Phenomenon
Paris in August Back in August of 2013, I stepped off of a plane in Paris and soon discovered the strange phenomenon that is Paris in August. Anywhere from mid-July to the end of August, Parisians are more or less taking time off to enjoy les vacances d’été (or summer