Admin'assist

20/02/2026

What is your cutlery telling the waiter? 🍽️🍷
In France, crossing your knife and fork doesn't just mean you are pausing—it signals you haven't finished! If you want your plate cleared, you need to place them at the "4 o'clock and 10 o'clock" position.
From navigating the "A Partager" (sharing platters) to understanding why the lunchtime break is sacred, eat like a local with our help.
📖 Find out more in “Bonjour” to France. Buy on Amazon:

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

🇫🇷✨ Helping Expats Feel at Home in France ✨🇫🇷

Behind every form, every letter, every “What does this mean?!” moment… there’s a solution. And that’s where I come in 😊

Living in France is a dream for many — but let’s be honest, the paperwork can sometimes feel like a full-time job on its own! From Sécurité Sociale to residency applications, vehicle registration to URSSAF, taxes to translations… I’m here to make it all clearer, calmer and far less stressful.

As an admin assistant supporting English-speaking expats across France, my goal is simple:
✔️ Explain what needs to be done
✔️ Help you respond correctly
✔️ Guide you through official systems
✔️ Solve the problems that pop up along the way

Whether you live here full-time, part-time, or you’re planning your move — you don’t have to navigate French administration alone.

Professional. Approachable. On your side.

If you need support — or know someone who does — feel free to message me.

Because life in France should be enjoyed… not spent worrying about paperwork 🇫🇷💼✨

03/12/2025

Give the gift of stress-free driving this Christmas. Whether they're planning a French road trip or moving permanently, the "Great Driving in France" handbook is the ultimate guide to French speed limits, licence exchange rules, and avoiding fines. It's the essential confidence booster that fits perfectly under the tree. 🎄🇫🇷

Drive in France with Total Confidence this Christmas.
https://bonjourtofrance.com/buy

01/12/2025

Stop scrolling! 🛑 The search for the perfect gift is over.

Give the gift of confidence this Christmas to the Francophile or future / current expat in your life. The "Bonjour to France" series takes the stress out of moving, driving, and living in France. It's the essential guide that fits perfectly under the tree. 🎄🇫🇷

The Perfect Christmas Gift for Anyone Who Loves France.
https://bonjourtofrance.com/buy

15/11/2025

🚗🇫🇷 Driving in France? Don’t hit the road without this!

Meet Bonjour to France: Great Driving — your ultimate co-pilot for navigating French roads with confidence.

From exchanging your licence to understanding road rules, signs, and speed limits, this handbook covers it all. Learn how to handle toll roads, parking, insurance, and even those mysterious roadside etiquette quirks that make driving in France... well, uniquely French! 🛣️🥐

Whether you’re planning a road trip through vineyards or simply driving to the local market, this guide keeps your journey smooth, safe, and stress-free.

📘 Available now on Amazon — everything you need to know for the drive of your French life.

14/11/2025

🥄🇫🇷 French phrase of the day: Mettre son grain de sel

Literal translation: “To put in your grain of salt.”
Actual meaning: To give your unsolicited opinion… because, of course, everyone loves a little extra advice! 😅

Next time someone can’t help but chip in, just remember—they’re mettant leur grain de sel. A tiny bit of salt, a big bit of commentary!

13/11/2025

💍🍰 French wedding alert: don’t be surprised if the dessert table steals the show!

Meet the pièce montée—a towering masterpiece of choux pastries (sometimes cream-filled, sometimes caramel-glazed) stacked high like edible architecture. Think croquembouche, but make it wedding-glam. ✨

It’s the pièce de résistance that says, “Yes, we love each other… and we really love sugar.” 😅

12/11/2025

Planning your French adventure? 🇫🇷 Or already living the dream?

Say "Bonjour" to an easier life in France with the ultimate handbook series by Emma Alexander and Andrew Lockhart-Mirams! 👋

Whether you're moving, visiting, or just dreaming of French pastries and lavender fields, this four-book series covers everything you need to know:

Getting settled

Navigating the healthcare system

Driving like a local

And so much more!

Stop stressing and start enjoying la belle vie! 🎉 These essential guides are packed with tips to make your life smoother, from handling paperwork to finding the best baguette. 🥖

Grab your copies on Amazon today and unlock your hassle-free French experience! Link in bio!

11/11/2025

🚗🇫🇷 Ever heard of the permis sans permis? It’s France’s “no-license license”!

Technically called a Voiture Sans Permis (VSP), it’s a tiny car you can drive without a full driver’s license—perfect for teens, seniors, or anyone who wants a very small taste of freedom on four wheels. 🏎️✨

These little cars are everywhere in France, zipping around villages and towns like miniature go-karts… and yes, they take traffic seriously, even if they look like toys! 😄

09/11/2025

📚🇫🇷 In France, schools take “laïcité” (secularism) very seriously. That means no visible religious symbols in public schools—so forget about big crosses, hijabs, kippahs, or turbans in the classroom.

The idea? To keep schools neutral and make sure everyone feels equal… even if it does lead to some very fashion-challenged mornings! 😅

French schools: where education is universal, and jewelry boxes get a strict curriculum too. ✨