Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Virginie Van Der Wees School in France Holidays and More November 8, 2021In France, the school calendar follows a rhythm of intense periods of study followed by well-deserved breaks. As a result, the vacances scolaire (school holidays) occur on roughly the same dates year-to-year, which allows families to plan their holidays well in advance. There are three school zones (A, B and C) within the country, and …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate What France’s Tous Responsables Means – And Why It Matters to You March 4, 2026Whether you live in France full-time, part-time, or are just visiting, knowing how to respond to emergencies is essential. The French government’s Tous Responsables initiative promotes resilience and crisis preparedness, guiding citizens on their roles in managing emergencies. It emphasizes active participation in safety efforts. Below are the key highlights of this program. What is …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Sophia van Woensel-Mose Real Estate Tips and More on Moving to Aix-en-Provence June 28, 2018By Sophia Mose: Aix-en-Provence Relocation Newcomers to Aix-en-Provence as well as people considering a move to this popular town just inland from Marseille tend to have a lot of questions about moving to Aix-en-Provence or living there – which neighbourhoods are the nicest or closest or greenest, the property market in and around Aix, social …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Maison Mirabeau Wines Finally in our own Maison en Provence February 17, 2016Contributor blog post by Jeany Cronk @MirabeauWine As we know well from having read Peter Mayle’s tale of life and construction in Provence, nothing (apart from buying baguettes and Rosé) is ever easy in this neck of the woods. We do forget that construction is mostly a nightmare, wherever you are in Europe, and is responsible …Continue Reading
