Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence Nice by Heart, the French Riviera City Where I Live January 19, 2023Céline O’Donnell is a private tour guide and native of Nice, France. She has lived in this Côte d’Azur city for 40 years and now runs guided walking tours of her city through her company Nice by Heart. After studying and working in the design field in London, and extensive travels, O’Donnell returned to Nice. …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate Reference List for Meeting Expats in Provence January 24, 2017I can’t speak for the entirety of France but if you’re looking for expats in Provence here are a few suggestions. When I first moved to France I had it in my head that I would only meet French people. I soon learned that in the countryside, people was a bit tricky. …Continue reading here for …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Keith Van Sickle · Living in Provence French Theatre Night “You Couldn’t Make This Up” February 22, 2019The following is an excerpt from my second book Are We French Yet? Keith & Val’s Adventures in Provence. My wife Val and I live part of the year in Provence. Our friends Xavier and Marie-France are kind of our cultural guides, making sure we have local experiences that foreigners often miss. Sometimes they are …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence Driving in France Tips for French Roads September 20, 2018French Lessons welcomes Rachael for the second year running as our annual guest contributor. Last summer, she explained how she dealt with her impounded car at the local fourrière (pound). This year her automotive theme continues, as does her – ahem – fast wit. A few months ago, I was invited by the French government …Continue Reading