Author: quentin-pion

  • An internship in France

    An internship in France

    As a foreign or French student, you may have to do a final internship to validate your year. However, finding an internship is not that easy, whether in France or elsewhere! Here is some information and advices to help you in your research. The end-of-study internship: how does it work? In many schools and universities,…

  • Christmas in France

    Christmas in France

    If you can’t go home for Christmas, don’t worry! France, as many countries in the world, is very happy to celebrate Christmas and you can see decorations in the street all through December (even before sometimes). Learn more about French traditions during these holidays :   ORIGINS OF CHRISTMAS I think every people who celebrate Christmas know…

  • The best places to ski in France

    The best places to ski in France

    If you’re a fan of skiing or snowboarding, you probably know that France is one of the best (if not the best) countries in the world for its variety of mountains and ski resorts. Here is a short list of the best French ski resorts according to Chez Nestor’s team.   Les Trois Vallées #1   Les Trois Vallées is a ski area situated in the region Rhônes-Alpes, more…

  • Festival of Lights

    Festival of Lights

    You may have heard the nickname of Lyon, “Ville des Lumières”, which actually comes from the Festival of Lights and partially from the Lumière brothers – but this is another story… Every year, at the beginning of December, the city organizes what we called in French “La Fête des Lumières” which is more impressive year after year. Every year more and more…

  • Halloween in France

    Halloween in France

    Halloween comes from Ireland and Scotland. It is massively celebrated in the US and has progressively imposed itself in France. However, the event is not as popular in France as in the US or in Great Britain. Learn the differences of the tradition in our article.

  • Useful apps to help you during your stay in France

    Useful apps to help you during your stay in France

    There are many apps, you need to download on your smartphone, that can help you not only with the transition period but also throughout the whole of your Erasmus adventure! Chez Nestor gives you some essential apps. Some apps to save money Download Viber, Messenger or Whatsapp to make free phone calls and send instant messages whenever your smartphone…

  • Guide to markets of Lyon or how to find great deals with an Erasmus budget

    Guide to markets of Lyon or how to find great deals with an Erasmus budget

    Do you enjoy discovering great deals whilst shopping for unique products? If so, there is no better place to browse for bargains than in Lyon, which is not only known for its food but also for its assortment of markets! Food and flower markets in Lyon Food markets have been associated with French tradition for centuries, and…

  • Driving in France: a survival guide!

    Driving in France: a survival guide!

    You may already have a driving license from your home country and in that case, you don’t have to worry because it will be valid for a year in France. However, you will have to learn the weird French driving rules and if you stay longer than a year, you will have to pass the French…

  • How to travel as much as possible on Erasmus!

    How to travel as much as possible on Erasmus!

    You have finally left home, waved goodbye to your family and arrived at your Erasmus destination! Whether you are nervous or excited about what awaits you, remember that this is not just your year in another city, but also your year abroad to discover a new country… Chez Nestor gives you some advices to travel…

  • How to write a French resume?

    How to write a French resume?

    The standards for writing a CV are not always the same in the different countries. Are you looking for a job in France? At Chez Nestor, we give you the keys to write a well-structured CV in French and highlight your skills. When it comes to applying for a job in France, it is necessary to…