Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons Working for French Unemployment Benefits September 22, 2016Contributor blog post by Jemma @French Lessons Blog: I was 10 years working in my office job – real, salaried employment! Jo says, pausing with me on the terrasse before organizing her day here at Bellevue. She shakes her head. But I was let go on la veille de Noël – on Christmas Eve – …Continue Reading
Inspire · Rebecca Whitlocke · Shopping & Gifts How to easily get a Tax Refund on your French souvenirs January 26, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Did you know that as a tourist in France you are entitled to claim back the Value Added Tax (VAT or TVA) on purchases over €175 made in a single store? You didn’t know that? Well, luckily for you this blog post will shed some light on how to …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke Carpool to a château or art gallery? Why not! Covoiture-Art April 4, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Now, having no car or adversity to using public transport is a thing of the past if you desire to visit art galleries, museums or historical places of interest throughout France – welcome to the concept of Covoiture-Art! We’ve all seen car sharing sites emerge such as BlaBlaCar, ID …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate Birthday parties in France November 2, 2015Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: I was drinking my coffee this morning in a reflective mood remembering this day 16 years ago when I hoped my first baby would be born; the date was 9.9.99 and I liked it as a birth date. Baby had other ideas however and finally made it into the …Continue Reading
