Do You Need to Speak French in Paris? Honest Thoughts From an English-Speaking Local (2025)

Do You Need to Speak French in Paris? Honest Thoughts From an English-Speaking Local (2025)

ByAmber Haggerty

You might be wondering if you actually need to speak French before you come to Paris – keep reading for my honest opinions! I first moved to Paris in early 2024 speaking, essentially, no French at all. I was absolutely A0 – a term I learned from my A1 professor for someone who functionally speaks…

Moving to Paris: 25 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Did It (2025)

Moving to Paris: 25 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Did It (2025)

ByAmber Haggerty

Considering moving to Paris? Keep reading for tips and information from someone who did it! I moved to Paris in early 2024 after having visited many times over the years. Before I moved, I had been living in Ireland with my partner, so I wasn’t new to living abroad – but that only partially prepared…