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Amusing Stories of Expat Living in France

Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Contributor blog post by Ashley Tinker:

Expat Living in France

Here are just a few anecdotes from the last month of my life in France as I try to navigate where I come from and where I live now.

Hamburger Shame

I ate at a hamburger restaurant in Avignon (link below) a few weeks ago. They only sell hamburgers. Quite delicious ones actually. I was at a table of English speakers, all Europeans except for one American and my Canadian self. When my delicious hamburger arrived, I daintily cut it in half and proceeded to pick it up with my hands.

…Continue reading here for some of Ashley’s amusing expat stories about working outs, mountains of French paperwork and much more.

Need a burger fix in Avignon?

Le Potard
19/21 Place de la Principale
84 000 AVIGNON
Tel:+33 (0)4 90 82 34 19

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Ashley Tinker

Ashley was born and raised in Montréal, Canada. She has always been drawn to the history, way of life and beauty of Europe. Her feelings for Europe were reconfirmed while studying art in Florence, Italy. Ashley says that stone buildings, colourful shutters and terra cotta tile rooftops fill her dreams and now her days.

Ashley moved to Provence in 2014 with her partner Robin (he also shares her Francophile passions). They are in search of the French joie de vivre, which they find at every turn in the local markets and natural beauty of Provence. This couple are indulging in local olives and wine as the Provencal sunshine changes craggy rocks into things of beauty.

You can see all of Ashley's blog posts on Curious Provence.

Take a look at Ashley's beautiful fine art photography on her Photographer in Provence website.

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