Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Joyeuse Pâques! Easter in Provence April 7, 2017The bakeries are full of hand made chocolate, the church bells have stopped ringing last Thursday only to burst to life on Sunday morning, and just about everyone is planning a large meal that is sure to include some local lamb and spring veggies. The biggest difference between Easter here and North America …Continue reading here to …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Our Renovation in Provence: Chaux instead of Paint June 24, 2016We’ve recently painted our upstairs with chaux/lime wash. We wanted to apply a wall covering that respected the age of the building. It’s important that old walls breathe in order to reduce trapped moisture. We quite liked the texture of the traditional lime wash (peinture à la chaux). We knew the ingredients, but not the …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
Expat Living and Real Estate · Sophia van Woensel-Mose How to Avoid Being Gazumped in French Real Estate January 20, 2016Buying Real Estate in France In London, the conversation during after-work drinks inevitably turns to house hunting frustrations. There is always someone drowning their sorrows after just having been outbid at the last minute. No surprise that the English adopted the satisfyingly resonant Yiddish expression gezumph to name the devastating experience of having your dream …Continue Reading