Caroline Longstaffe · Living in Provence Expat Living in Lourmarin Our House in Provence December 19, 2017Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: Back in March I wrote about the excitement of returning somewhere special, to Lourmarin, quoting from Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” I also mentioned that I had an appointment with a real estate agent…. A great deal has happened since then, but it all began with an …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Marché St Remy de Provence November 4, 2015Due to its wonderful ambiance, charm, and the complement of many great shops and wine bars, St-Remy-de-Provence is a very popular weekly market. Hundreds of vendors line up every week, and many, if they aren’t regulars, wait from 6 am onwards merely in the hope that a regular will cancel so they can jostle to …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
Ashley Tinker Renovation in Provence: Living Room Transformation August 31, 2016Here are some photos of the rather drastic living room transformation after 8 months of renovation in our tiny provencal home. Tune in next week for the reveal! The original (after we ripped a bit off the wall). That is a rather lot of wood. Under the 2 layers of what …Continue reading here for …Continue Reading
