Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Learning French The Top French Mistakes Made by English Speakers December 5, 2019Guest Post by Aimee Laurence: French is a difficult language to learn and it’s normal to make mistakes. English speakers especially struggle with certain parts of the French language when it comes down to speech patterns. By knowing what some common French mistakes are, you can save time and confusion when learning this language. Top …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Locals Travel Tips My Favourite Places to Visit in Provence October 17, 2019Places to Visit in Provence The region is one of the most visited areas in France. From bustling, edgy Marseille to the red cliffs of Cassis, fragrant lavender fields of the Luberon, Aix-en-Provence’s colourful markets, wine and art. There’s something in Provence to please everyone. No wonder it’s everyone’s favourite. Nancy McGee, the founder of …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities How to Spend a Day Sightseeing in Arles April 11, 2023This week has flown by to the extent that it feels like someone has been playing with time. Whereas the days slipped comfortably by last week, these last seven days have hurtled past, with so much going on that it’s been hard to keep up. It felt like I’d stumbled my way through, tripping over …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Learning French Doing Battle with a Teenager in the Language of Molière September 6, 2018Contributor blog post by Jemma: “Moi, je veux prendre le penne au pistou,” Lolo says to the waiter in fluent, properly French-accented French. Her order is no surprise. Pesto penne is one of my 13-year old’s favourites. The wiry waiter turns his gaze to Philippe, who sits beside me at this restaurant spilling into Boulevard …Continue Reading