Expat Living and Real Estate · Sophia van Woensel-Mose Buying Property in Provence: Insider Tips January 4, 2016Tip Nº 1 – Viewings and Negotiations House purchase negotiations are a delicate process anywhere in the world. Tempers quickly flare, and communications can break down because of misunderstandings or hurt feelings. When you don’t speak French fluently and don’t know the ins and outs of French customs and the French real estate market, then …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence Bells, Shutters and Stone Traditional Architecture in Provence December 14, 2020Church Bells of Bonnieux Recently, we stayed in the hilltop village of Bonnieux in Provence’s Luberon where we were treated to a singular sensory experience. We reached out to Vincent Gils, the only carillonneur (bell-ringer) left in the Vaucluse area and one of few left in France. Vincent’s father, Bernard, taught him to ring the …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker Before and After Renovation in Provence: Living Room October 20, 2016Here are a few pictures of the before and after renovation of our living room. Can you believe the difference? The locals are, unfortunately for us, still so curious that I’m often confronted with a face pressed against our window… But thankfully, everyone seems impressed. Next we’d love to renovate an enormous Provencal farmhouse with …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Lieke Lobregt · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence Interested in Buying a Home in France? Here is An Explainer Guide for Foreigners April 10, 2026Are you wondering how to buy a home in France as a foreigner? Buying your own home in France, specifically in Provence, might be a long-awaited dream finally coming to life. You can already see yourself living that Provencal dream. However, real estate transactions in France are complex and include multiple steps. This article explains …Continue Reading
