Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Christmas Markets and December Events in Provence December 3, 2015December is upon us! I haven’t even begun my Christmas shopping. Oh my… The Christmas markets have already started here in Provence but now it’s getting serious. Stacks of foie gras and artian chocolates are piled high in the grocery stores, the smell of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine is already …Continue reading here …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Renovation in Provence: Bedroom Reveal September 28, 2016Well, it’s missing some art on the walls, and a few finishing touches. This is the result of the upstairs room from our renovation in Provence. Behold the Bedroom Reveal! I just love the stairs. Blue wasn’t planned. It just seemed to happen! The high ceilings make the room feel a lot bigger. …Continue reading …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate 3 Things About the French Postal System: La Poste December 7, 2015Whether you are a visitor or a resident in France, you may need to visit a post office. The system is surprisingly efficient given the fact that it is operated by a heavily unionized workforce. La Poste does offer a large number of services online – here is the website. However, if you need to …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Sophia van Woensel-Mose Buying Property in France: Listing Agents One is not Enough May 22, 2018Understanding Real Estate Agents in France When looking to buy a property in France – especially if you’re not fluent in French – it can be tempting to register with one anglophone estate agent and hope for the best. For many house hunters, the search in France starts like that. They spot a beautiful property …Continue Reading