# Living In France - It’s The Little Things!

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Podcast: [France Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/france-made-simple-6755861)
Published: 2026-05-23T06:03:02+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francemadesimple/episodes/Living-In-France---Its-The-Little-Things-e3jpcbn
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## Resource

What is daily life really like in France? In this episode, we unpack the small but constant frictions of living in France—from confusing bureaucracy and slow administration to shop opening hours, strikes, customer service differences, and language barriers. If you’re an expat, planning a move to France, or already living here and wondering why everything feels just slightly harder than expected, this episode breaks down the hidden realities behind French life. A practical, honest look at expat life in France, French culture, and the everyday challenges that don’t make it into the dream—but shape your experience once you’re here.

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