Introducing Vivre Madrid / Live-madrid.com
Whether you’re a long-term resident, a newcomer to the city or just passing through for a few days,“Vivre Madrid” is designed specifically for French speakers looking to discover Madrid in an authentic way.
If Madrid is already your home, or if you’re thinking of taking the plunge and moving to sunny Spain, we’ve got you covered. And for those here for a temporary stay, think of us as your personal compass for exploring this vibrant metropolis.
Thanks to “Vivre Madrid”, you’ll have access to a wealth of practical information to make your life easier. Whether it’s guiding you through the administrative maze of settling in, offering you tips for your daily life in Madrid, or giving you the keys to an unforgettable trip, we’ve got you covered.
Our passion? Share our secret addresses, suggest must-visits, recommend cultural or gastronomic outings, and advise you on walks or excursions to discover the region’s hidden treasures.
Our selection is not based on algorithms or ephemeral trends. It’s the fruit of our experiences, our favorites and our adventures as French people who have chosen to live in Madrid. We share with you this intimate knowledge of the city, with all its nuances, flavors and sounds.
So what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself with us in the very essence of Madrid, exploring its streets, stories and rich culture. We sincerely hope that our tips and recommendations will enable you to experience Madrid to the full and take away with you lasting memories of the Spanish capital and its surroundings.
We’re Alice and Emilie, both expatriates in Madrid. It was in 2018 (just a few months apart) that the winds of change blew and we arrived in Madrid as a family.
Sharing at the same time this powerful experience of expatriation, it is with great enthusiasm that we have launched in 2019 the site ” Madrid en Famille ” in the 1st time.
In the course of our discoveries, visits and administrative procedures, we wanted to share our experiences with French-speaking parents living in Madrid looking for practical information, as well as with visiting families.
A year later, more motivated than ever, we decided to evolve our old site by creating Vivremadrid.com to share with as many people as possible our curiosity about Madrid and our love for its people.
Emilie
Emilie: “Formerly from Lille, I’m the mother of 2 children who were 3 and 5 when we moved to Madrid. Passionate about the web and above all about travel (big and small), I decided to take on a new challenge by launching Vivre Madrid! A few years ago, I also created the Parents-voyageurs blog and podcast.
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Alice
Alice : “I arrived in Madrid as a family with my 2-year-old twins in tow. They say that expatriation pushes you to reinvent yourself, and that’s exactly what happened for me. After working in marketing research for a few years in Paris, a new adventure began with Vivre Madrid!”
In 2022, Alice has returned to Paris and is no longer working on our project. However, you can still find these articles on the site with all the experiences you’ve had in Madrid!
Living in…
The “Vivre à…” concept is expanding all over the world! So if you like Vivre Madrid, check out our other editions: Vivre Athènes, Vivre à Berlin, Vivre à Bruxelles, Vivre à Munich, Vivre à Tokyo.
Would you like to work with us? You can contact the Partnership page.
UPDATE 2022: Alice has now returned to France and decided to pursue new projects. She will always be the co-founder of this wonderful project. Today, I’m taking up the torch on my own to keep this medium up to date and to continue to help French speakers as they settle in or go about their daily lives.