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A British expat in Paris: The Senat
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Sunday, 17 July 2011. Ages ago, I promised a write up of my trip round the Senat. I hadn't forgotten, dear readers (all 3 of you) who are obviously hanging on my every word. Anyway, the Senat. It's the upper chamber of the French legislature. There are. 340? Members. (Their website. Picture on the ceiling. You, too, can go on ...
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A British expat in Paris: March 2011
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Saturday, 26 March 2011. So, one month to go. 4 weeks and one day, to be precise, and then we will be living in Paris. Which, I think, might make this the most organised move we've ever done! This is not to say it's anywhere near sorted. Off to scour pap.fr. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). My website - handcrafted artisan jewellery.
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A British expat in Paris: July 2011
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Sunday, 17 July 2011. Ages ago, I promised a write up of my trip round the Senat. I hadn't forgotten, dear readers (all 3 of you) who are obviously hanging on my every word. Anyway, the Senat. It's the upper chamber of the French legislature. There are. 340? Members. (Their website. Picture on the ceiling. You, too, can go on ...
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A British expat in Paris: Driving and Paris
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Monday, 21 November 2011. Twice in one week, don't you feel loved? I wouldn't get used to it just yet. Things are bound to get manic again soon.). I weep for humanity. Labels: daily life in Paris. 21 November 2011 at 19:55. I feel your pain! 28 November 2011 at 05:59. Paris does seem to have the worst drivers, I shudder each t...
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A British expat in Paris: January 2012
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Sunday, 1 January 2012. So, New Year's Resolutions, do you make them? I generally make halfhearted ones, that I know I won't keep. But this year, I'm going to try hard! I am going to be healthier - January is in the nature of an experiment, with no alcohol, no cigarettes and more vegetables and exercise. I'm also considering a...
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A British expat in Paris: Lille - Day 2
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Sunday, 7 August 2011. Lille - Day 2. The Mairie is a very imposing building, looming above the square where the metro stops. The sticky labels left by visitors outside formed a pretty collage:. We did call in at the outlet village to see if there was anything we wanted to buy - aside from a new pair of jeans that I needed, th...
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A British expat in Paris: November 2011
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Monday, 21 November 2011. Twice in one week, don't you feel loved? I wouldn't get used to it just yet. Things are bound to get manic again soon.). I weep for humanity. Labels: daily life in Paris. Sunday, 20 November 2011. Europe, the EU and the Eurozone. Hello It's been a while, hasn't it? Today, though, I would like to be al...
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A British expat in Paris: August 2011
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Sunday, 7 August 2011. Lille - Day 2. The Mairie is a very imposing building, looming above the square where the metro stops. The sticky labels left by visitors outside formed a pretty collage:. We did call in at the outlet village to see if there was anything we wanted to buy - aside from a new pair of jeans that I needed, th...
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A British expat in Paris: Lille for the weekend
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A British expat in Paris. In which I move to Paris, start a new job, quit smoking and become an all round new and shiny person. Or not. But the moving to Paris/new job bit is real. Saturday, 6 August 2011. Lille for the weekend. So, I've been promising you a post on Lille. Never let it be said I don't deliver. In fact, I may even split this into two posts, possibly even 3, given the number of photos I have for the first day. The rue de Gand is a good place to go to if you're in Lille - it's got all sorts...
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