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🥶 In France, ghosts, witches, pumpkins, and other spooky figures began to appear in shop windows and store aisles in the late 1990s.

📲 Highly popular in the United States, Halloween owes part of its entry into French culture to the launch of an orange telephone, promoted with thousands of pumpkins distributed at the Trocadéro in Paris.

🛍️ Many brands embraced Halloween to animate a commercially quiet season between back-to-school and Christmas.

🍀 This celebration was introduced to the U.S. by Irish immigrants, who brought with them the Celtic festival of Samhain, when the boundary between the world of the living and the dead was believed to open.

🍂 Today, the trend seems to be fading in France, and we remain devoted to celebrating All Saints’ Day.

🌸 On this public holiday, it’s customary to decorate graves with chrysanthemums, chosen for their bright colors and resistance to the cold, as a sign that we remember our loved ones.

👨‍👩‍👧 It’s also a time for family gatherings. If you’re discovering this tradition, take a stroll through a cemetery; you’ll be surprised and perhaps even charmed.

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🍂 With the first chills of autumn, many of us feel like pulling out our beanies. The beanie, yes, but the beret… not so much! In the streets of the capital, you’ll spot the beret here and there—mostly on tourists who wear it proudly as the ultimate symbol of “Parisian chic” that so many dream of. It makes us smile and wonder, as the truth is, we’ve long left it behind.

📜 Yet the beret has a long history: once worn by shepherds, soldiers, schoolchildren, and athletes, it embodies both style and tradition. Gabrielle Chanel was among the first to adopt it as a fashion accessory for women. Popularized by actresses like Michèle Morgan in Port of Shadows, the beret has slowly become part of French heritage, much like the baguette or the Eiffel Tower.

🎒 Today, it’s seen as a “cliché” or a “tourist accessory” and is often overlooked. But when made in France, following traditional methods, the beret is warm, waterproof, easy to slip into a bag, and quite chic, don’t you think? So, why not swap your beanie for a beret this season?

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🎯 October often marks a tough period for expatriates, especially for spouses without professional activities. After the excitement of preparing and arriving, things calm down, and you realize that adapting to this new, seemingly hostile environment is going to take some effort.

🤯 You may feel like you’ve lost your bearings, with friends and family far away, longing for your old life. The language barrier seems insurmountable, and you might think you’ll never make connections with the locals…

💼 The daily tasks feel overwhelming: how do you book a doctor’s appointment, choose a hairdresser, or get your washing machine fixed?

🌍 Don’t feel guilty—this low point is common and happens even to seasoned expatriates! Don’t isolate yourself; explore the city, visit museums, stay active, and reach out to local expat groups. You’ll find support, advice, and great connections. If you have young children, school pick-ups are an easy way to meet other parents.

🎨 Take the time to explore Paris’ cultural richness and surroundings. The city offers an incredible number of activities and opportunities to meet new people, whether through visiting historical landmarks, attending local events, or joining expat groups with similar interests. Use this period to explore and feel more connected to your new life.

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🍂 We wish you a wonderful autumn!

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