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
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate What France’s Tous Responsables Means – And Why It Matters to You March 4, 2026Whether you live in France full-time, part-time, or are just visiting, knowing how to respond to emergencies is essential. The French government’s Tous Responsables initiative promotes resilience and crisis preparedness, guiding citizens on their roles in managing emergencies. It emphasizes active participation in safety efforts. Below are the key highlights of this program. What is …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence Why Choose Provence Lifestyle? Experiences by Author Keith Van Sickle November 20, 2017Welcome to the first in a series of articles based on Provence lifestyle. These posts are an attempt to separate fact from fiction and dig into what it means to live in Provence. To discover more we ask a series of questions to understand why some people choose to visit Provence and others change their …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence It’s Time to Make the Wine October 21, 2014It’s time to make wine in France. Remember the TV ad for Dunkin’ Donuts: “It’s time to make the donuts!” It’s time to make wine in France. Unusually cool weather over the summer months caused a late grape harvest. (“La vendange”) Explore this Post…Continue Reading
