Dating French Men: The Good, The Bad, And The Surprises!

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I left the U.S. to study in a city filled with other dreamers and artists like myself; Paris! I was full of hope and idolized French culture and the city of light. Before meeting my French husband, I also had the opportunity to go on a few dates with Parisian men. If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving your city to picnic by the Seine with a French date, this article is for you! French men are notorious for being romantic, well-dressed, and knowledgeable! I’m here to satisfy your curiosity and let you in on what French men are really like so you know what to expect on your next trip to France!

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French Men are excellent cooks

French people are passionate about cooking, eating, or even simply talking about food! My French friends constantly chat about different dishes at the table, on our walks in the park, or even during their smoking breaks in the university courtyard. It’s not only the French women who love to cook, either! Though it’s surprising to my American friends who dream of their boyfriends being able to cook anything other than buttered noodles, French men know how to cook! The first French man I dated suggested he could cook for me…