Barefoot Blogger · Expat Living and Real Estate Tips on Moving to France: Rental Agreement, Bank Account and Visa February 2, 2016When the Barefoot Blogger decided to run off to France, I learned the hard way how to do some of the basics: rent an apartment, open a bank account and obtain a visa. If you’re contemplating a move to France, hopefully some of this will help. If I can do it, anyone …Continue reading here…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
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
Inspire · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur European Heritage Days / Journées Européennes du Patrimoine September 15, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Every year in France there is a fantastic initiative called the European Heritage Days (Les Journées Européennes du Patrimoine) where residents and tourists have the opportunity to access many historical, cultural and architectural sites for no or heavily reduced entrance fees. This year the days are held on the …Continue Reading