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
Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Renovation in Provence: a stone sink July 26, 2016We figure that our kitchen is so tiny that in order to make it look good, everything in it has to have character and charm (well, maybe not the damn washing machine). I’ve fallen in love with all the shabby chic/farmhouse French kitchens that I’ve seen on Pinterest. …Continue reading here for more on Ashley’s fascination …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Julie Whitmarsh · Living in Provence Launching a new start in Provence May 13, 2016Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: In 8 days time we should be at the Notaire’s office in Apt, on the verge of signing the final paperwork ‘Acte Authentique’ for our new house in the Vaucluse. As you can probably imagine things are a bit frantic at home as we are trying to get everything …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Julie Whitmarsh · Living in Provence Expat Living with Pets It’s a dog’s life in Provence May 14, 2018Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: It’s now nearly 4 months since Millie, our Golden Retriever, arrived for her first visit to France and I think it’s fair to say she has settled in very quickly and already considers Provence as home. I admit that it didn’t start too well, with the first few days …Continue Reading