Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence Expat Life in France and the Opportunity to Run a Luxury B&B March 12, 2018Relocating to the South of France is often a lifestyle choice, for those seeking a milder climate and slower pace of life. However, it is not every couple who willingly choose to spend their semi-retirement years managing a boutique, 5-bedroom B&B in a new country. In December 2010, Jane and Gary Langton purchased Mas d’Augustine, …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Julie Whitmarsh · Living in Provence Launching a new start in Provence May 13, 2016Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: In 8 days time we should be at the Notaire’s office in Apt, on the verge of signing the final paperwork ‘Acte Authentique’ for our new house in the Vaucluse. As you can probably imagine things are a bit frantic at home as we are trying to get everything …Continue Reading
Living in Provence Why an International Couple Chose Provence’s Lifestyle for Their New Home December 15, 2017When you can choose to live almost anywhere in the world why would you pick Provence as the place to settle and buy a home? Mimi and Michael Pillsbury selected Provence for its lifestyle, culture and more relaxed pace of life. The South of France would indeed seem bucolic for this couple whose careers focused …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Villefranche-sur-Mer the best of French Coast Lifestyle April 23, 2021Shelley and Riccardo are both Americans who have lived in Villefranche-sur-Mer for 21 years. They initially arrived in this charming seaside town to visit a friend, then returned for an extended stay and decided that they never wanted to leave the French Riviera. In 2004, they launched a holiday apartment rental business in Villefranche, leaving …Continue Reading