Expat Living and Real Estate · Keith Van Sickle · Learning French Learning French in Provence it’s Not a Race November 14, 2018Never Argue With Your French Teacher My wife Val and I live in California but I spend several months every year in St-Rémy-de-Provence. When we first started doing this some years ago, Val spoke basic French and I spoke next to none. So we each took classes in the US to improve our French and …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence The European Union Laid Bare by a Spare Part July 28, 2016Contributor blog post by Jemma: If it’s not the WIFI, it’s la climatisation. This summer when we arrived at Bellevue, our home in Antibes, I clicked my heels when the little green checkmark appeared on my iPhone beside the name of our WIFI network. It worked! The WIFI actually worked – three, whole, little crescent-shaped …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence Driving in France Tips for French Roads September 20, 2018French Lessons welcomes Rachael for the second year running as our annual guest contributor. Last summer, she explained how she dealt with her impounded car at the local fourrière (pound). This year her automotive theme continues, as does her – ahem – fast wit. A few months ago, I was invited by the French government …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Renovation in Provence: a stone sink July 26, 2016We figure that our kitchen is so tiny that in order to make it look good, everything in it has to have character and charm (well, maybe not the damn washing machine). I’ve fallen in love with all the shabby chic/farmhouse French kitchens that I’ve seen on Pinterest. …Continue reading here for more on Ashley’s fascination …Continue Reading