Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Victoria Koning Working as a Caretaker in Provence Our Experiences October 28, 2020Finding work is one of the primary causes of concern for expats. What makes it even more challenging in this region, is that much of that work is given by word-of-mouth. Establishing a few contacts before the move helps enormously unless you have time (and savings) to build up some contacts while you’re here. Which …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Our St Remy de Provence Lifestyle July 20, 2020Gayle Padgett and her husband Ralph maintained a long-distance relationship with Provence for two decades. They often travelled to the South of France during their vacation from US government jobs in Germany. As their retirement years approached, the “Where are we going to live?” question loomed. The couple chose a sensible “go-slow” approach of house-sitting …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Julie Whitmarsh · Living in Provence Buying a Home in Provence and L’Art de la Rencontre August 27, 2019By Vaucluse Dreamer: Yesterday Andy and I sat in the Artisan Bakery on The Quay in Exeter, raising a cup of coffee to celebrate the 3 years since we signed the papers and picked up the keys to our long-dreamed-for house in Provence. Of course we would have rather been in France, sitting in one …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Best of French Riviera Living in Juan les Pins May 19, 2020Who could blame New Zealand native Rebecca Whitlocke for falling in love with an Englishman and the French Riviera? For over a decade, Rebecca has lived with her young family on the French Riviera in Juan les Pins. This seaside town is a relatively small centre, as compared to Nice and Monaco, but one with …Continue Reading