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Lists - we live with them permanently, in our minds, on paper, on screen: to do lists, lists of resolutions, shopping lists, packing lists, bucket lists, lists of exercises, wish lists…

I imagine many of you have done the classic ‘advantages versus disadvantages’ list to see if your expatriation was the right decision at the time. It’s generally something we do before taking any major decision.

It may be useful to revisit that list from time to time to see if the experience is living up to expectations. It can be helpful, or at least interesting, to catalogue some of the things that make us want to stay here.

Naturally the balance between the positive and negative aspects of the expat experience can tilter at any point, depending on our living circumstances, the people we meet, the personal and professional situations we find ourselves enduring or enjoying, overall personal progress in the integration process etc.

Hopefully your list of positives outweighs the negatives and you can feel reassured that this expatriation experience is the right one for you. If, on the other hand, you are struggling to find something to add to the plus side of your list, perhaps reaching out to other expats could help.

Here’s a simple exercise: What would you say to that person who was your former self, prior to expatriation? What advice would you give them (apart from connecting to the Expatriates in Paris Facebook group sooner ;-)) ? Then, what would you like your future self to be able to tell your current self about the expatriation experience they are going to have?

As we will finally be stepping into the more active spring season soon, let’s try to make the benefits outbalance the disadvantages and build on the positive side of those lists.

There are so many enriching aspects to life as an expat, it is such a huge learning experience for life. As the saying goes let’s try to “Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, and latch on to the affirmative.”

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MAKING CLASSICAL MUSIC ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

See a selection of our favourite photos of the month in print.

Bonnie Brown and Michelle Wood discuss their upcoming concert series ‘Concerts without Borders’.

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THE RIVALRY BETWEEN MARSEILLE AND PARIS EXPLAINED

On our expatriate journey there are times when we need to make space. Many of us want to donate unwanted items but don’t know where to give them.

As with most major cities in other countries France is home to a rivalry: Marseille and Paris. Jean-Christophe examines the origins of this rivalry.

7 THINGS THAT SHOW YOU’RE NOT AS FLUENT AS YOU THINK

Just as you think you’ve cracked the language you’re reminded French is your second language.

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GAIL’S MONTHLY RESTO DISCOVERY

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ENGLISH DREAM CAKE HOROSCOPES 6 WAYS YOU MAY HAVE INSULTED A FRENCH PERSON

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MOMMY BABY POWER YOGA

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Mother of two, Tiphanie Yan, has recently moved back to Paris and put her experience of naturopathy, nutritional and lifestyle medicine, along with her yoga teaching style into practice by offering mommy baby power yoga.

A class designed for mommies who can’t be away from their babies but still want to stay fit and strong. Tiphanie is a certified HIIT yoga instructor. For more information visit: www.theblossom.co

This is an exciting time for the team at bilingual nursery Claudine Olivier as they are preparing for their opening at the end of the month. They are also launching a series of family workshops including: Petit Paris Playgroup on March 24th, with Australian singer Sarah for age groups 0-3 and 4-6 on March 25th and family yoga on the 31st. Nursery enquiries and workshop registration can be processed online www.claudineolivier.com

6 PLACES TO DONATE UNWANTED BOOKS AND DVDS IN PARIS La Librairie Solidaire Accept all books in good condition (French and English) www.francebenevolat.org. RecycLivre. If you need someone to collect your books, CDs, DVDs or video games RecycLivre will arrange collection. www.recyclivre.com.

SOS HELP SOSHelpline’s book sales take place several times a year as a fundraiser for the association. Book donations are welcomed. www.soshelpline.org. Emmaüs Accepts books and DVDs in all of their boutiques in Paris.

OXFAM Both of Oxfam’s branches accept books and DVDs www.oxfamfrance.org. Librairies Without Borders www. bibliosansfrontieres.org

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ALEXANDRA POPA @STUBBORN_BOUCLE 24-year-old web development student Alexandra followed her husband from Moldova to France 2 years ago. Whilst pursuing her studies, she is also developing a passion for photography. She’s amazed by Parisian architecture, the cozy restaurants and cafés, taste in fashion and ‘la joie de vivre’ she finds here. She hopes that one day she will be able to turn this passion into a dream job.

KEVIN O’DONOGHUE @KEVINOD Irish expat father of 2, Kevin moved to Paris with his wife four years ago and instantly fell in love with his new home. In his spare time he enjoys walking and capturing the city of love with his photography. Prior to relocating here he had visited Paris on numerous occasions but it is only since becoming a permanent resident that he’s discovered its secret beauty: the fascinating architecture, the variety between old and new, the hidden tracks full of wonderful discoveries…it is this side of Paris he tries to show via Instagram and Facebook. As a delivery driver, Kevin is able to take photos day and night, often off the traditional tourist spots. He also manages social media accounts helping Parisian businesses reach an international audience.

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ANASTASIA GIACOBBE @ST3SY

Italian expat Anastasia, better known as Stesy, is a self-professed daydreamer who loves discovering new places and enjoying the simple things in life. Looking through Stesy’s photos shows how she’s always in happy spirits.

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NEHA GOSWAMI @SOMEPIXIEDUST

Originally from India, Neha moved to Paris two years ago. She is a busy mother to a little girl, with a keen interest in photography, art and craft and is fond of capturing and sharing her creativity on Instagram.

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The Scottish expat from Dundee arrived in Paris a year and a half ago and is currently preparing his fourth exhibition. The picture that caught our eye (pictured) was taken from his best friend’s (Megan) rooftop in the 6th arrondissement. Described as «a perfect location to enjoy a good book and cup of coffee in the morning». Liam leaves an important comment for those climbing Parisian rooftops, «safety comes first»!

Born in India. Preeti moved to North California USA when she was 9 years old, she later studied in Sweden and is now living in Paris. Originally a makeup artist for MAC cosmetics, she eventually got bored and decided to start her own food blog. She was offered a job at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and started to work on their Restaurant Management program as the coordinator. «I worked there for 4 years and just recently left my job to start my own content creation company and YouTube channel (@Little Life Table) about food, culture, and travel called Little Life Table». Preeti has always loved two things: Creating with her hands (food, pottery, painting) and watching movies. Her YouTube channel and Instagram account give her the freedom to do both.

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VINTAGE SHOPPING IN THE CAPITAL OF STYLE

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aris is the capital of fashion, but shopping here can be expensive, so what happens when your budget is more Primark than Prada but you still want to look like a million dollars? Luckily, vintage is en vogue and the rise of sustainability in the collective conscience has made shopping second-hand socially acceptable. It’s good news for shopaholics, as Paris has a wealth of second-hand style options to choose from.

DÉPÔT-VENTES: Consignment stores where Parisians take their cast-offs, usually after one or two wears.

Check out La Marelle (www.la-marelle-paris.fr) in the beautiful Galerie Vivienne in the second arrondissement. With an average

of 76% off the retail price, there are some great bargains to be had – from Sandro to Chanel via Issey Miyake. Everything is recent and in perfect condition. A brand-new-with-tags Kenzo cocktail dress, for example, was priced at €208 compared with the retail price of €785.

La Cloakroom (www.lacloakroom.com), at 14 rue des Taillandiers in Paris’ Bastille neighbourhood, attracts a younger, hip crowd in search of brands like Sézane, Leon & Harper and Patricia Blanchet. You can snap up a Cos chunky knit for €45 here, a Maje skirt for a similar price and a Burberry dress for €80.

VIDE DRESSINGS: Weekend events that are all about fashion addicts clearing out their wardrobes.

Violette Sauvage (www.violettesauvage.fr) is the biggest and most well-known, while Les Agaçantes (www.lesagacantes. com) is always popular and new-kid-on-the-block Les Armoires de Paris (www.les-armoires-de-paris.com) is carving out its own stylish niche. Dress in the City (www.dressinthecity.com), a sort of online dépôt vente that works via a smartphone app, also hosts pop-up events in and around Paris. There’s something for every budget at these events, and there are often added extras like live music, tattoo artists or tarot-card readers.

VIDE GRENIERS: Like giant car boot sales that run, roughly, from March to the end of October.

These are best for earlier risers and serious bargain hunters. You can find some real gems, but often have to sift through a lot of rubble first. A top tip is to go to upmarket neighbourhoods to get the highest-end fashion. With kitten soft cashmere for €20, Louboutins for €50 and a The Kooples coat for €25, you can get yourself a whole new wardrobe for under €100. A list of which vide greniers are on and where can be found on www.vide-greniers.org.

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THE RIVALRY BETWEEN MARSEILLE AND PARIS EXPLAINED

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The rivalry is a real thing. In the hearts and minds of people of both cities, there is this confrontational and playful disposition towards the other. While it may sometimes turn violent, on occasions such as big football games, it’s no different from any other major game between two big French teams. Paris and Marseille are not two monolithic blocs separated by everything: both cities are French and both cities share a common history that cannot be trumped by a few differences, as significant as they often may be!

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The restaurant is spacious and convivial, but also intimate with cosy tables for two. An open kitchen means that you can see your meal being prepared as you wait. The décor is both traditional and modern, combining wood, brick, tiles and more, with a large, round table d’hôte at the front of the restaurant.

During our lunch, we tried several dishes including the homemade rillettes de cochon aux quatre poivres (a must!) and a soup with ravioli de foie gras in a Thai bouillon that was perfectly seasoned. After these starters we moved on to equally delicious mains, such as the jarretons de cochon au jus and a boudin noir with a purée de pommes de terre au piment d’Espelette. If pork is not your choice, they also have vegetarian, steak and poultry dishes. The lunch menu costs €17 and you can expect to pay around €35-45 if ordering à la carte– a bargain for such high-quality food.

In addition to a fine menu, the restaurant also serves a good selection of wines, most of which are AOC. We chose a nice Sancerre rouge for our lunch.

The desserts, if you still have room for one, are also homemade, and a café gourmand is a great way to taste a selection of them.

This restaurant really is a hidden treasure, located in a lesser-known area of north Montmartre. I passed by it many times before eventually trying it, but wish I had gone earlier as it is a real treat! Portions are generous and the service is both friendly and professional.

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Her company, English Dream Cake, has continued to grow ever since and in 2016 became a family partnership. Together Cheryl and her youngest daughter Dew are delighting families across the Ile de France with their fresh, homemade cakes for special occasions.

Since her arrival in the Paris suburbs seven years ago, Cheryl has managed to transform that hobby into a business. “One day I thought to myself, if I enjoy this so much, and the sense of fulfillment it brings me and others, why don’t I do this full time? I did and so my ‘edible art’ journey began!”

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By Stefanie Selen, A qualified psychologist who started her career working with trauma survivors and later turned to private practice, as well as a health and wellness professional, Stefanie is also mother of two, wife of one, veteran expatriate and self-proclaimed ‘foodie’. www.lifesrecipebook.com

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s a Belgian/Australian expat, married to a Frenchman, it’s safe to say that my linguistic skills range from being a fluent smooth talker to sounding like a blubbering idiot who’s had one too many. When I first met my husband, my high school French had to suffice, while I took on extra language courses in my quest to become a bona fide ‘Française’ (or at the least, to sound like one). I honestly thought I was doing a good job. However, I’m often met with setbacks which take me down a peg and remind me that, no matter how fluent I might become, there will always be hiccups on the path to bilingual fluency. This, subsequently, can damage the confidence and sometimes make us feel like we’ll be the eternal ‘outsider’. The following setbacks do not necessarily block communication, but have been known to derail certain messages.

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1. VOCAL CULTURAL CONTRAST I don’t know if this is specific to English-speakers, or if I’m just a talker, but I always tend to add a little backstory or example to ‘further explain’. For example, when needing to change an appointment; the French simply call, change the date, say goodbye (they may be direct, but they still have manners) and hang up.

I, on the other hand, feel the need to explain why I am changing the appointment. Doing this in my native tongue would take an entire two seconds: “Hi, I need to change my appointment as I have to pick up my child from school earlier than expected”.

Throw in a second or third language, and that simple explanation turns into a mumble of excuses: “Hi… I need to change my appointment...The family… My kid is at school… But they can’t be for long... I have to pick them up...*Fumble with phone’s translation app* ...*Groan*”. Frankly, no one has time for that and some even lose patience, which gets you even more tongue-tied when you hear someone sighing on the other end. Keep it simple. If you stay simple, chances are you’ll be understood better.

2. THE DIRECT TRANSLATION CATCH This one has gotten me on numerous occasions. I know that the basic message is usually received when we translate directly from our native language. However certain misuses of words can often lead to either comical or awkward situations. I once told my mother-in-law I was excited to see my husband again after 3 months -sounds innocent enough right? But the word ‘excité’ in French can be more commonly used when someone is excited in the … let’s say more ‘romantic’ sense (yes, I mean horny). I also once told them I lost my mind which, using direct translation, lead them to believe that I had misplaced my brains.

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ust like wanting to be able to eat what I want and not gain weight (which sadly has no longer been an option since I hit my 30's), my need to ‘have it all’ is not limited to my love for peanut butter M&M’s. When I first started my career, fresh out of university, I was a doe-eyed optimist with a psychology degree under my belt, ready to dive into the workforce -and boy, did I dive in!

I launched my career working for children's services, where it became clear that I had a knack for working in the field of psychological trauma. I could not always prevent the trauma, but made darn well sure that I was there to help survive it! It was not long before I started to live and breathe the job, just like my colleagues in the field. After a few years of working close to 12hour days in high risk situations with court deadlines, I decided to take it down a notch and move into private practice. I loved my job and everything it stood for. The only people I had to look out for were me and the dog (yes, he counts as human). Then, many years later, I met a French boy *blush*. Coming from an expat family myself, the idea of moving away did not scare me. I had finally found someone I wanted to commit to and although some interpreted my move to Europe as ‘throwing away my career’, I saw it as a great opportunity to learn more, be with the one I loved, and, you know, have it all (the dog came along too, of course!)

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Fast forward 3 years...We welcomed our first baby girl and life truly changed for both of us. I had never before experienced being so busy I didn’t have time for anything, yet feeling so bored at the same time! I felt I couldn’t identify as anything other than ‘a mom’ and although I poured my heart and soul into this gorgeous little monkey, I didn’t feel I was making a difference in the world anymore. Don't get me wrong, being a stay-at-home-parent is an admirable job, and for those doing it every day, you’re amazing and my hat goes off to you! But I felt this internal struggle, missing my career and wanting to find my place again. I like working, having a routine and feeling I’m going to be a productive member of society every day. I expected life to change when I chose to follow my husband overseas, and I felt nothing but excitement. I expected life to change when we started having kids, and I felt nothing but love...well some fatigue, a bit of nausea, but mostly love. But what I didn’t expect was the feeling of guilt when I decided to give up some of that precious time and go back to work, nor the resentment I felt every time I lugged a big laundry basket down the stairs. I wanted the best of both worlds, but that was just no longer an option. I decided to shelve my career for the time being, by working in a less stressful job with fewer hours.

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Here is my list of some of the challenges we experience when we temporarily bench, change or completely stop our careers for the ones we love: 1. DROPPING THE GUILT-TRIP. There is absolutely nobody, other than yourself, judging you for giving up the work you were doing, to put your family’s priorities first. You aren't failing because you’re not using your degree nor are you wasting years being a housewife/husband. Whatever we have done before molds us into who we become today and that doesn’t change, no matter where our paths take us. We are our own harshest critics. Remember, those who do judge don’t know your whole story and therefore don’t deserve your guilt either.

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Of course there are many couples who still have a career whilst raising beautiful and happy children. It is possible! Having a career does not mean you make unhappy babies, but it’s only realistic to acknowledge that one does impact the other. Like a scale, the balance changes from day to day. That doesn’t mean it can’t be great, we just can’t have it all. The sooner we drop that expectation, the sooner we can jump on the seesaw, go where gravity takes us and balance as best as we can.

3. FEELING RESENTFUL. It’s okay to feel resentful once in a while, just don’t drown in it!

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takes on an exciting challenge at work. I’m no longer the career girl with crazy hours who can enjoy an after-work drink at a moment’s notice. But then I come home to my kid licking the window, while the other one is laughing hysterically at her feet, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I think we all look back at certain moments in our past with fondness, but that doesn’t mean we want to be right back there either. Having kids does not mean you become a total shut-in, that too, is a choice.

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This ambitious and exciting initiative was instigated by Bonnie Brown, the acclaimed Australian pianist, who is renowned in expatriate circles for her devotion to teaching, which won her the title of Best Music Teacher in Paris 2017. Bonnie has been living in Paris for the last 10 years, and as well as teaching, is well established as a top international classical performer. We asked her how the idea of creating the concert series came about: «I have had the great fortune of being invited, often, to wonderful performances of Australia’s finest artists when they visit Europe on various concert tours. However these performances are generally for a select list of invited guests and always entirely closed to the public. Every time I would see and hear these artists I would think “Wouldn’t it be amazing if the general public could have access to these performances! If we could not only show off the finest of Australian high culture and classical music, but share this cultural capital with the world”. Speaking after the concerts with the artists, I was told that despite their being invited all over Europe to perform in huge halls and festivals, Paris was especially closed and they were unable to break into any public performance venue. It seemed to me such a waste to have these amazing musicians come all this way and at all this expense from Australia, and then to not share this with the people of Paris. Thus the idea for Concerts Sans Frontières was born.»

Bonnie’s partner in this project is Michelle Wood, a long-term close friend, fellow Australian and member of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cello section. When Bonnie asked Michelle to join her as artistic director on this venture Michelle was thrilled: «I know full well the difficulties that international musicians face when touring, through my own experiences in a string quartet for 14 years. Having the opportunity to present wonderful concerts, for ‘international’ Australian musicians who are touring or living in Europe and their amazing colleagues seemed like the perfect idea to celebrate Australian music-making worldwide.

Sharing a special project like this is amazing, and as we really

have a very similar work ethic and aesthetic, we’re able to divide tasks between us very easily.»

Bonnie and Michelle have enjoyed being close friends for almost 20 years. «I still remember vividly the day Michelle and I met at university.» says Bonnie, «She was sitting in the foyer of the Conservatorium of Music and no doubt had some kind of to do list happening. (I am an enormous fan of to do lists to the point that I actually have a to do book). Somehow when I saw her sitting there, I must have been unconsciously attracted to her cool and organised attitude. We starting chatting and have more or less been the closest friends ever since. In addition to our wonderful friendship we have also played together since we were

«Every time I would see and hear these artists I would think, wouldn’t it be amazing if the general public could have access to these performances!» very young and have only the best memories of our musical collaborations. It is truly wonderful to embark upon this project together, because I trust Michelle implicitly and we really do share a vision.» Michelle also remembers how Bonnie has always been supportive of other musicians, even from that young age, «She broke the mould for pianists at our university, who largely kept to themselves and didn’t really associate with the ‘orchestral musicians’ very much. Instead she was there at all of our concerts cheering us on.»

Michelle, however, is not based in Paris herself, so preparing the concert series has been no simple task; each has had to allow for the other’s very busy schedule as a professional performer and cope with the added complications of communicating and coordinating for the project when in very different time zones.

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the Australian Embassy, which will be hosting the concerts at its wonderful location near the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

The aim of Concerts Sans Frontières, is, as Michelle explains, «to provide a forum for world class, acclaimed Australian musicians and their international colleagues to present concert experiences for the public that are accessible, fun and inspiring.»

«Classical music can be a little intimidating for those who don’t have the habit or experience of attending classical music performances.» adds Bonnie, «There is an idea that it’s sitting silently in a big hall while a whole lot of people dressed in black sit on a stage, untouchable, performing music that audiences don’t totally understand (and feel bad for not understanding, which is ridiculous, as it is hardly their fault if this is the case!), and that the whole experience is a little austere and foreign. We want to totally break that image of classical music and make it

a wonderful hour of music and incredible artistry. Classical music in particular often gets given the bad reference of being elitist because tickets are often beyond the reach of many people, when in actual fact, it’s some of the most beautiful, inclusive music and can be absolutely amazing to see live. We want to give this opportunity to as many people as possible because it can be truly life-changing. I like to think of it as like when you see people of all ages and from all walks of life eating an ice cream: that look of sheer delight, and joy, and happiness. That’s the effect music has on people too, no matter whether they are 5 years old, or 95, or have seen a concert before, or not, or live in a mansion, or in a small apartment. Music’s enjoyment is universal. So why should we not make our concerts as universally accessible as possible?»

«The aim is to provide a forum for world class, acclaimed Australian musicians and their international colleagues to present concert experiences for the public that are accessible, fun and inspiring.»

The pieces performed at the concerts will be commented in both French and English, an added personal touch from the performers, who will tell their own stories behind their experiences of playing them. The intention is that this storytelling will make the audience feel included in the musical journey. It is another reason for keeping the concert length to just one hour. «A one-hour format is good so as not to break the thread of the storytelling, but also because, even as musicians, we find that it’s a perfect length of time to keep concentration and energy there.» says Bonnie, «Plus, as we are hoping to introduce classical music to a new audience, one hour seems like a realistic amount of time to focus for a first outing.»

a warm, friendly, even educational experience for our audience members.» Michelle agrees, «This should feel like audiences come into a ‘living room amongst friends’ and are then treated to

Bonnie is also keen to promote the educational aspect of the concerts: «Given how deeply devoted I am to musical education, I hope that families will bring their children along and that the experience will motivate these children to learn music or at least

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be the classical audiences of the future. Civilizations are remembered for their art, and the dissemination of this art is something I am incredibly devoted to.»

As well as opening up the music to new audiences, Concerts Sans Frontières will also provide a platform for the musicians to celebrate the joy of international connections.

For this inaugural year, Bonnie and Michelle have reached out to their old friends and colleagues (who all just happen to be some of the world’s finest classical musicians), to ask them to perform, and they have been absolutely delighted by the response they have had so far. «The way they have responded to the idea has been extraordinary!» Bonnie tells us, «Everyone is so excited about coming and performing. We have been truly overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, especially as they are all professional musicians and already in such high demand, we thought that even if they wanted

«Everyone is so excited about coming and performing. We have been truly overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, especially as they are all professional musicians and already in such high demand» to perform perhaps it might not fit with their existing schedules.

It’s been amazing to see how willing they all are to make it work and be here to play with us! In inviting new musicians to join us for different concerts, I look forward to forging new connections. One thing is certain, there is nothing quite like the bond you have with someone once you have performed with them on stage. It creates deep, emotional connections between musicians that words cannot describe (understandably as our primary language in this circumstance is music). We also want to touch people from all walks of life, all cultural backgrounds, all languages, all ages and all levels of musical understanding. It is my view that music unites people like no other art form and being a part of that for me is something I am so grateful for in my life, and why I devote my life to music.»

Michelle adds, «There is no replacement for the innate connection that some musicians have with each other, and we hope to create that magic in every concert. There is somehow no need for words, everything seems easy, and the musical dialogue is natural and effortless - they are the performances you live for as a musician!»

In the face of such obvious enthusiasm, we gave the pair of friends a very difficult task when we asked each to describe the Concerts Sans Frontières series in just two words. «Incredible, and unmissable!» and «Exhilarating and transcendent!» were their replies: a heartfelt recommendation for what promises to be a most enjoyable musical experience.

The first concert in the series ‘Scenes from Childhood’, chamber music for the piano, violin and cello, will take place on Sunday 3rd June at the Australian Embassy in Paris. Tickets are limited and, for security reasons, pre-registration is required. Find out more at www.csfmusic.com

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The annual listing price for 30 words is 125€HT. ARTS BILINGUAL ACTING WORKSHOP BAW has been teaching American film acting techniques in English in the heart of Paris for over 20 years. Whether an amateur or professional, teen or adult, BAW has weekly classes and weekend intensives at reasonable prices. Class sizes are limited for individual attention. Email info@bilingualacting. com or visit us at www.bilingualacting.com to find out more.

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AFTER SCHOOL CHAUFFEURS FOR CHILDREN Hopways is a secured chauffeur service to drive your children to and from school and activities. Service is now available in Paris & suburbs, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Lyon.

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EXPERIENCE (THINGS TO DO) FLIGHT EXPERIENCE The world leader in flight simulation entertainment - operates a high-fidelity, Boeing 737-800 flight simulator to provide unique and exhilarating experiences for people of all ages. Contact info : Email : paris@flightexperience.fr Tel : 01 45 86 04 04

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BUSINESS SERVICES CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT ESCEC is an accounting firm registered under the French Chartered Accountant Institute (Ordre des Experts-Comptable de Paris Ile de France) based in Paris. We specialize in bookkeeping, auditing, tax advisory, payroll, and legal advice for entrepreneurs. www.escec-international.com

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FRENCH LESSONS PREMIUM An experienced native French Teacher, gives high quality, personalized French lessons to English speakers at their home / workplace or online (Skype). All levels. Very effective levels tests are also available.

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BILINGUAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST Anne Belgram-Perkins is specialized in individual, couples and relationship therapy, and uses the scientifically validated Emotionally Focused Therapy model to help her clients develop more satisfying relationships and grow as individuals. Anne Belgram-Perkins, Clinical psychologist - Psychologue clinicienne, 90 route de Montesson, 78110 Le Vésinet 01 39 76 78 50. anne.belgram.perkins@gmail.com www.annebelgramperkins.com

FRENCH LESSONS (General and business French) with an experienced and certified French teacher.

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LIFE COACHING & HYPNOSIS Whether you wish to overcome any present issues or simply discover your true potential, I can help you find your way to a more fulfilling and powerfully happy life. Phone: 06 16 49 78 62 Address: Centre Sésame, 39 Boulevard de Magenta, 75010, Paris or Skype Link: www.hypnose-aparis.com E-mail: info@sarahloveridge.com PSYCHOLOGIST IN NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE Laetitia’s treatment modality is attachment-based and mindfulness-based. She specializes in working with anxiety, trauma, parenting difficulties and life transitions. She uses play-based therapies with children. 109bis avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine. 07 83 94 39 02 www.psy-resilience.com CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST / HUMANISTIC PSYCHOTHÉRAPIST Individualized psychological services and counselling in English and Finnish. Specialized in humanistic psychotherapy. Located in the 18th arrondissement.

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LANGUAGES LALANGUE PARIS A French school for small groups of learners. 110 Rue Réaumur, 75002 Paris. 09 81 84 45 10. www. lalangueparis.com ÉCOLE SUISSE Study in a quality, eduQua-certified school, whose interactive and innovative teaching methods will enable you to study French in a lively way, within small groups. Our school is also a member of the Groupement FLE association, a guarantee of quality. Come take a French course which is focused on real-life lan-

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LEARNING COOKING CLASSES IN PARIS IN ENGLISH SINCE 2007 Cook’n With Class Paris offers French cooking classes taught by experienced chef instructors in small groups. Our classes are hands-on, fun & convivial. Baguette making, French desserts, Market classes and more. contact: info@cooknwithclass.com, address: 6

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PHOTOGRAPHY DAGMARA BOJENKO PHOTOGRAPHY Polish Canadian event and portrait photographer living in Paris and sharing her amazing life journey with her clients, focusing on developing a connection to tell their stories with joyful energy. www.dagmarabojenko.com , Tel : +33 6 40 89 19 91 E : dbojenko@gmail.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DagmaraBojenkoPhotographe Instagram: www.instagram.com/dagmarabojenko. photography/ ELIZAVETA PHOTOGRAPHY Canadian wedding & portrait photographer in Paris.

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Based in Paris, providing luxury photographic services in France and abroad. Speaking English, French, Dutch and Armenian.

Contact info – 35 rue du Chemin Vert, 75011 Paris, France / +33(0)680087112 / haig.tcherkezian@ theyesday.com www.TheYesDay.com / www.HaigSite.net PHOTO PERFECT PARIS Offering portrait photography to couples, families, and individuals visiting Paris. Our portrait sessions are fun, engaging and focused on bringing out who you are in every photo we take. info@PhotoPerfectParis.com www.PhotoPerfectParis.com PHILARTY PHOTOGRAPHY - WEDDINGS, LOVESTORIES, PORTRAITS For your wedding in France or a couple photo session in Paris, Phil will reflect in his pictures all your sincerity and beauty. You’ll get candid and posed shots that look just like you.

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HOME RENOVATION & DECORATION Painting, Tiling, Carpentry, Kitchen Installation, Plumbing, Electricity. Renovating expat’s homes in Paris and Suburbs since 1992. Work everywhere in France, high quality work reasonable prices and references. call : 06.22.37.34.85

SCHOOLING BILINGUAL NURSERY Claudine Olivier is a bilingual nursery for ages from 2,5 months to 4 years old. Our goal is to offer what’s best for the children, to help them open themselves up to the world and their peers so they can blossom, and for toddlers to prepare them for nursery school.

22 rue Edgar Faure 75015 (a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tour). contact@claudineolivier.com. +33(0)698536283. www.en.claudineolivier.com BRITISH COUNCIL ILE DE FRANCE We’ve been teaching English for more than 80 years and have helped more than 100 million people in 100 different countries improve their English skills and build their confidence. Our courses are taught by professionals with extensive experience and specific qualifications. www.britishcouncil.fr. Call us: 0149557300 FOREST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL An international school with a very welcoming community situated in the western suburb of Paris.

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01.39.16.87.35 www.forest-international-school.com DOUCES MATERNELLES Bilingual preschools for ages from 2 to 6 (potty-trained or not) with small classes (8/10 pupils for 1 adult) and a mix of pedagogy (Montessori, Winnicott…). Open 8:30-19:00, Mon-Fri + most school vacations 21 rue du Petit Musc & 9 rue Crillon 75004 Paris. 06 50 66 72 16 inscriptions@doucesmaternelles.com

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SPECIAL OCCASIONS WEDDING PLANNER Plan your luxury wedding in France with Fête in France. Enjoy the wedding planning process with our expert advice and helpful guidance. Let us assist you with venue selection, event design, logistics planning and event coordination, all provided by an experienced team. contact@feteinfrance.com , 06.72.15.22.69, www.feteinfrance.com

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 1.

Justin Timerlake’s 2016 hit song ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ was recorded for which movie soundtrack?

2.

The flag of the United Nations features the UN emblem, formed by a map of the world, surrounded by two what?

3.

The quote, ‘The course of true love never did run smooth’ is associated with which famous playwright?

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March 1st is the feast day of which saint?

5.

What year did Maradona score the ‘Hand of God goal’?

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Which character is played by Travis Fimmel in the Viking TV series?

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In which mainland European country is the time the same as it is in the United Kingdom?

8.

Can you place the following measurements in order beginning with the smallest first: 40km, 30,000 meters, 4.5cm, 3.4 meters, 30 miles, 4000mm?

9.

Who was the creator of The Muppets?

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What creature has the biggest eyes in the animal kingdom?

FRANCE QUIZ 1.

Which language has declined from more than a million speakers in the 1950s, to about 200,000 in the first decade of the 21st century?

2.

Can you name the flagship of the French Navy?

3.

Why is Millau in southern France in the Guinness Book of Records?

4.

In which ‘region’ of France would you find Napoleon Bonaparte Airport?

5.

Why did Hamida Djandoubi unfortunately become famous on 10th September 1977?

6.

Which city advertises itself as the ‘Capital of the Alps’, due to its size and its proximity to the mountain range?

7.

The Chablis region is the northernmost wine district of the which French region?

8.

Which French President formally opened the Channel Tunnel with Queen Elizabeth II?

9.

Francois-Marie Arouet is better known by which nom de plume?

10.

Which high fashion luxury goods manufacturer has a logo consisting of a ‘Duc carriage with horse’?

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BRAIN TEASERS 1.

A is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How’s that possible?

2.

How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?

3.

If a doctor gives you 3 pills and tells you to take one pill every half hour, how long would it take before all the pills had been taken?

4.

There was an airplane crash, every single person on board died, but yet two people survived. How is this possible?

5.

How many times can you subtract 10 from 100?

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Aries (21 March – 19 April) - You may be developing something new or simply exploring other aspects of your inner self. You may develop new attributes, adding them to your operating style by giving form and method to latent abilities. Healthcare will play an important part during this time.

Learn the simple practices that allow you to look after yourself. There may be romance that comes through social contacts. Refresh and reinvigorate your relationship with loved ones.

Taurus (20 April – 20 May) - You can get ahead with your projects and ambitions on the condition that you get involved, struggle and fight.

Procedures requiring commitment, courage and spontaneity will be more successful than planned ones. New knowledge combined with a good orderly approach will see you flourish and also help to hold at bay any added weight of responsibility that may come from your dealings with close associates.

Gemini (21 May – 20 June) - Your wishes will be very intense and will demand immediate fulfillment, but in spite of this haste, you won’t lose your head. You’ll manage to be moderate, to control your emotions and actions, at least regarding important decisions. If you’re in a relationship, work out what you’re going to do and how you’re going to do it. If you’re single, you may have to put romance aside while you work towards something important.

Cancer (21 June – 22 July) - You may discover new things about who you are through realization or revelation.

Some may take up new forms of creative expression while others may find that psychic or intuitive skills develop.

For some, loss or change may affect your thinking and bring to light a new view. This is a period of review for your relationships. Examine what’s going on, communicate well and lay outstanding matters to rest.

Leo (23 July – 22 August) - You will be able to advance your situation through good planning and the cooperation of others. The development of a close knit community or family group may contribute. There may be pressures brought about by the emotional state of partners or associates and the obligations of work or responsibility. Your powers of concentration may slip for a time as you focus on your inner state.

Virgo (23 August – 22 September) – You may need to make a new start, either emotionally or with how you see or present yourself. The need for this may come from unexpected developments or plans that have gone astray. There may be a change in status or authority in your professional situation. A work cycle may come to an end. You may lose contact or end a connection with someone you’ve been obliged to keep in touch with.

Libra (23 September – 22 October) – New ideas will come for some and there will be new ways of communicating and thinking. Education may play a role for some, taking you in new and different directions. En-

chanting or unusual people of the opposite sex will enter your sphere, bringing new ideas and stimulating company. You’ll go through a period in which keeping your health will depend a lot on your emotional status and a balanced lifestyle.

Scorpio (23 October – 21 November) - You may go through a period of revision with regard to your hopes and wishes. You may need to freshen up your ideas and plans. You can gain greatly by throwing in your lot with others and sharing what you have to make a bigger impact. Step into it, undeterred by what must be done and you can set patterns and structures that will carry you into the future.

Sagittarius (22 November - 21 December) - New people and opportunities will open the doors that you’ve been knocking at for some time and you could really sail ahead. Change you may not be able to control will bring a new and deeper understanding of yourself. Good fortune may come from proper attention to domestic matters but at times the atmosphere will be charged and there could be strong words and high emotion.

Capricorn (22 December – 19 January) – The important issue with career development is to keep a clear sense of method and sequence in what you do. This is certainly a time for action. There may be travel opportunities or communications all of a sudden of an unexpected nature.

There may be a separation affecting business matters or connections.

Single Capricorns will have thrilling adventures in sex and could find true love during this period.

Aquarius (20 January – 18 February) - This would be a prosperous month and it will bring financial worries to an end. This era could also herald change for the better in relationships. You will discover new potentials that reveal different sides of you. For those committed, a deep sense of feeling or commitment may grow. For the singles, there may be an opportunity for love and romance.

The month end will bring peace with former adversaries.

Pisces (19 February – 20 March) This is a time to open up to wider horizons and to learn whatever it is you need to set you on the upward road. Some may find a new sense of partnership on the career road. The advent of a new relationship could change the state of your life direction.

Whether single or committed, some may have to leave a lot behind in order to pursue something new.

By Manish Kumar Arora Manish is a renowned KP Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Reader and Vastu Consultant. He has been conferred with the title of ‘Jyotish Varahamihir’ and ‘Jyotish Aryabhatt’. For personalised readings, he can be contacted at manish@manishastrologer.com.

ANSWERS General Knowledge 1. Trolls 2. Olive branches 3. William Shakespeare 4. David 5. 1986 6. Ragnor Lothbrok 7. Portugal 8.

4.5cm, 4000mm, 3.4 meters, 30,000 meters, 40km, 30 miles 9. Jim Henson 10. Giant squid.

France 1.Breton 2. Charles de Gaulle 3. The Millau Viaduct is the tallest bridge in the world 4. Corsica 5. Last person to be executed in France by guillotine 6. Grenoble 7. Burgundy 8. President Mitterrand (in May 1994) 9. Voltaire 10. Hermes Brain Teasers 1. B is the daughter 2. The Egg won’t crack the concrete floor! 3. 1 hour! Take the 1st pill right away, half an hour later take the 2nd and half an hour after that the 3rd. Total time spent: 1 hour! 4. The two were married 5. Once. Next time you would be subtracting 10 from 90.

Flags 1. Armenia 2. Dominican Republic 3. South Africa 4. Iceland 5. San Marino

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