Expat Living and Real Estate

Expat Living in Provence it sounds like a dream. Right? Read articles by our team of contributors who live and work in the region. Learn about network groups and resources for expats. Are you considering purchasing a house in the region? Read about buying real estate in Provence and the things you should consider. What about the language? Are you a French speaker? Does it matter? Discover what expats have to say about learning French and language lessons and lessons in language.

4 Months of Living the Dream In Provence

October 18, 2016

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: Where has the summer gone? Since the 25th April (apart from 22 days back in the UK) I have been lucky enough to spend the rest of the time out in the Vaucluse, sorting out our new house & getting under the skin of the beautiful area we have …

Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence

Doctors’ Corner in Provence: A Pain in the Shoulder

October 14, 2016

Contributor blog post by Jemma: Vous devez croire! Ah, oui, vous devez absolument croire! Sabine says across the lunch table. Her rich, tenor voice is insistent. She spreads her bejeweled fingers wide. You have to believe! You. Absolutely. Have. To. Believe! The LIFE machine will revolutionize my, well, life. Or if not my life, then …

Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Renovation in Provence: Bedroom Reveal

September 28, 2016

Well, it’s missing some art on the walls, and a few finishing touches. This is the result of the upstairs room from our renovation in Provence. Behold the Bedroom Reveal! I just love the stairs. Blue wasn’t planned. It just seemed to happen! The high ceilings make the room feel a lot bigger. …Continue reading …

Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons

Working for French Unemployment Benefits

September 22, 2016

Contributor blog post by Jemma @French Lessons Blog: I was 10 years working in my office job – real, salaried employment! Jo says, pausing with me on the terrasse before organizing her day here at Bellevue. She shakes her head. But I was let go on la veille de Noël – on Christmas Eve – …

Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Renovation in Provence: Garden Transformation

September 21, 2016

This tiny garden of ours has endured quite a lot since we started renovating last December. There’s been so much debris, stones, machinery, and all sorts to the point where we often could barely get in and out! It’s not much to work with, but I think it’s improved enormously. …Continue reading here for Ashley’s before …

Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons

Dog Style: Yoko Heads to a French Groomer

September 13, 2016

Contributor blog post by Jemma: “Isn’t that incredible??” Philippe called out of the family room last week. “These are DOGS. I can get a hair appointment for myself tomorrow!” He’d just rung the two salons de toilettage recommended by a friend in nearby Cannes. They were full up. The first available booking at one spot …

Barefoot Blogger · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

A Day in the Life of an Expat in Uzes

August 24, 2016

Friends often ask me “how do you spend your day in Uzes? Since you’ve asked, here’s an example of one day this week. I started the day with café crème and a treat, pain au chocolate, at a local cafe with friends. We were all heading for French class at l’Université Populaire. …Continue reading here to …

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Sablet Village House Holiday Rental

A beautiful stone house with 3 bedrooms located in the middle of Sablet, within walking distance of the boulangerie and more. This wine village is known for its Côte du Rhone wines.

Vaucluse
Three Bedrooms

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Holiday Cottages Near Toulon

Near Toulon and its Mediterranean beaches, Villa Bernice has 3 cottages available for holiday rentals. There is an apartment with two bedrooms suitable for 4 people and two studios for 2 persons.

Var
One Bedroom
Two Bedrooms

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Charming Farmhouse In The Alpilles With Private Tennis Court

Les Oliviers is a restored Provencal farmhouse near Eygalières in the Alpilles. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comfortably sleeps 6 to 8 people. Explore the Alpilles villages or enjoy the extensive property, private tennis court and pool.

Alpilles
Four Bedrooms

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Villefranche-sur-Mer Gem 1-bedroom holiday rental

Le Petit Bijou is a 1-bedroom apartment on Villefranche's waterfront. The apartment is fully outfitted, ideal for a Riviera holiday.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
One Bedroom

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Eygalières Hotel: Domaine La Pierre Blanche

The moment you drive through the front gate, you enter the embrace of this exclusive 15-room boutique hotel located minutes from Eygalières.

Alpilles
Boutique Hotels

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Provence Marketplace

Mini Candle Collections

Rose et Marius offers box sets with 3 perfumed mini candles. These candle collections include signature fragrances such as "siesta in a sunlit home" and "Rose's sun water." These mini candles burn for approximately 25 hours in pretty glass containers.

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Travel Journal for Nice, France

Record your Côte d'Azur adventures in Nice in this beautiful journal. This travel journal from My French Country Home features watercolor prints on both the cover and throughout its 128 pages. Size: 14.5 x 20.5 cm, made recycled paper (25%) the journal is eco-friendly and beautiful, combining sustainability with artistry.

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Scented Mini Candle Box Sets

Rose et Marius offers box sets with three (3) mini candles. These candle collections include signature fragrances such as "siesta in a sunlit home" and "early morning in the orange grove." These mini candles burn for approximately 25 hours in pretty glass containers.

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Linen Kitchen T-Towels

A great hostess gift! Kitchen Towels made with high-quality linen. Perfect for spring in Iris and Tulip motifs. My French Country Life sourced these beautiful towels made from 100% linen. Sold as a set.

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Table Runner Floral Design

Art de la Table is an art form. So instead of a tablecloth, use a pretty table runner in a bright blue floral design as your centrepiece. Available in 2 colours and 2 sizes, the traditional cotton print runner is quilted.

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Provencal Design Cotton Tea Towels

Remember Provence selected these top-quality jacquard cotton tea towels for the absorbant qualities and fun designs. Made in Provence they are quick-drying and make great gifts (sold in sets of three). This version is a tribute to the local drink - Pastis.

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Antique French Basket

My French Country Home sourced this classic French wicker basket. It is ideal for harvesting flowers, vegetables or fruit around the garden! The wicker basket is attached to two wooden feet, giving it extra weight and height. It is a lovely piece.

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Stylish Cooler Bag from Provence

Le Rob'Fresh is a lightweight cooler bag for bottles, lunch or even a picnic. The cooler bag weighs 300g (10 oz) and can hold 2.8 kg (6 lbs). Available in a collection of designs. The fabric is OEKO-TEX® certified, and the bags have an environmentally-friendly kraft gel pack. Le Rob'Fresh medium version is L 37 cm (14.5 in) x H 25cm (10 in) x W 10 cm (4 in). The bags are machine-washable (in cold). Price is 35€ + shipping.

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Home Diffuser Rosé Wine Fragrance

As the sun warms the temperatures in Provence, chilled rosé becomes a popular choice for the weather. Rose et Marius worked with an haute parfumerie in Grasse to craft a fragrance that captures the essence of this wine in a stylish glass diffuser.

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Expat Living and Real Estate

4 Months of Living the Dream In Provence

Doctors’ Corner in Provence: A Pain in the Shoulder

Renovation in Provence: Bedroom Reveal

Working for French Unemployment Benefits

Renovation in Provence: Garden Transformation

Dog Style: Yoko Heads to a French Groomer

A Day in the Life of an Expat in Uzes

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