Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Our Renovation in Provence: Chaux instead of Paint June 24, 2016We’ve recently painted our upstairs with chaux/lime wash. We wanted to apply a wall covering that respected the age of the building. It’s important that old walls breathe in order to reduce trapped moisture. We quite liked the texture of the traditional lime wash (peinture à la chaux). We knew the ingredients, but not the …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate Expat farewells August 10, 2015Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas It’s no secret, I love living where I live. I’ve lived a nomadic life moving country 9 times though sometimes all those other countries seem a very long time ago as I’ve now been in France for nearly 18 years. But even within France I’ve moved house 8 times, …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence Your Long-Term Stay on the French Riviera Made Easy March 14, 2024The French Riviera is a dreamy travel destination, but more than a short stay is needed to experience the lifestyle. What about staying longer and exploring the region? You may have considered an extended visit to the South of France, but the logistics of living in a foreign country seem overwhelming. While visa requirements exist …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Keith Van Sickle · Learning French Learning French in Provence it’s Not a Race November 14, 2018Never Argue With Your French Teacher My wife Val and I live in California but I spend several months every year in St-Rémy-de-Provence. When we first started doing this some years ago, Val spoke basic French and I spoke next to none. So we each took classes in the US to improve our French and …Continue Reading
