Welcome to Versaille - Katie on Life in France

Katie's website --> https://welcometoversailles.com/How to support the Podcast? --> buymeacoffee.com/WorldscollidepodIn the season four premiere of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria welcomes back listeners after a refreshing summer break, ready to dive into new stories of expat life. This episode features Katie, an American who has made her home in the picturesque city of Versailles, France. With over a decade of experience living abroad, Katie shares her journey from the U.S. to Europe, including her initial move as an au pair and the cultural adjustments she faced along the way.Listeners will be captivated as Katie discusses the charm of Versailles, the challenges of navigating French bureaucracy, and the joys of raising a family in a rich cultural environment. She reflects on the differences between American and French lifestyles, from the pace of life to culinary traditions, and how these experiences have shaped her perspective on family and community.Viktoria and Katie also explore the fascinating history of the iconic Château de Versailles, sharing insights that reveal why this landmark is more than just a tourist destination. Katie's passion for art and history shines through as she explains her side project, a blog dedicated to helping visitors understand and appreciate the beauty of Versailles.If you're curious about living in France, navigating cultural differences, or simply want to hear an inspiring story of adaptation and growth, this episode is a must-listen. Don’t forget to check out Katie's blog, Welcome to Versailles.Support the podcast by leaving a 5-star rating or buying a coffee for Viktoria. Your support helps keep these stories alive!Keywords: Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Versailles, France, Cultural Differences, Family Life, American in France, History, Art, Blogging, Community(00:00) Welcome back to World's Collide after a long summer break(01:12) There are several ways you can support the podcast(02:41) Katie lives in Versailles, France, near the castle(05:28) Do you consider France now your re home? That's a good question(07:09) Do you remember though in the beginning what your biggest culture shock was for you(09:04) You lived with a Swiss family when you did Auir(13:06) When I moved here, I didn't speak French. I knew a few wordsourague(17:11) With her, the language of the house became French. With him, it's more English(18:42) Did you, um, ever go back to the US after your au pair(22:17) Going to Europe is expensive. And like from here, going there, it's always so expensive(25:46) Do you miss anything, though, from the U.S.(30:19) Would you consider moving back to the US or. It would depend on the job(33:01) 15 million people visit Versailles every year to see the castle(38:09) Louis XIV built this huge castle on everybody else's dime(41:55) I haven't really thought that far. I'm dying to go. So this year, really the end of June(42:28) Here in France you have long maternity leaves which is different than the US(48:43) Every family has their own, like, family traditions(51:04) What would you recommend to somebody interested in moving to France(54:43) Katie's website is called https://welcometoversailles.com/Show notes created by https://headliner.app---🎙️ Thanks for podcasting with Headliner!