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Cucuron in the Luberon
If you have seen the movie, “A Good Year” featuring Russell Crowe and based on Peter Mayle’s book, A Year in Provence, you will probably recognize the Place de l’Etang in Cucuron in Provence from one...
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French Sign Language
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign….. song by Five Man Electric Band HERE
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Jewel of the French Riviera
Referred to as the jewel of the French Riviera with its panoramic sea views, villas, and luxurious surroundings, St. Jean Cap Ferrat also boasts the highest worldwide price tag for real estate...
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Being City Smart & Staying Safe
French former policeman turns to animation to warn tourists of crime Safety Scouts Advice is a series of free clips designed by Christophe Gadenne that advises on how to avoid scams in Paris and other...
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Top Ten Tips for Moving to France
(Watch Leonetti Business Services(LBS) Video below) Tracy’s Top Ten Practical Tips for Moving, Living & Working in France If you are reading this, it’s probably because you have a dream….. And...
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5 Killer Language Learning Strategies Guaranteed to Help You Make Time
“Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to learn a foreign language but I’m just too darn busy. If only I had more hours in the day…”? I hear you. Work life and home life are demanding, and those...
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Goult & the Luberon!
One of the perks of blogging is that you meet some interesting and fun people! I had met a great Canadian couple in Nice last year via Facebook, and they invited us to visit them this summer while they...
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En Camargue
Sainte Maries de la Mer, capital of the Camargue: an island known for its natural sandy marshes: home to flamingos, bulls, an white horses (ridden by “gardiens” in provencale colored shirts),...
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A Look Inside a French Emergency Room
24/7 in France:An interesting post that highlights ER medical costs in France! Originally posted on Barefoot Blogger: Before friends and family freak out … The emergency visit to the hospital in the...
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A Female Perspective of Paris
Who doesn’t love Paris!? I was lucky to have lived there for a short time years ago – read why/how in “Solitary Desire – One Woman’s Journey to France” (available on most Amazon sites) As in any city,...
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Saintes-Maries de la Mer
While long weekending in the Camargue, I was given the name of an excellent restaurant by the owner of the B&B where I was staying, who knew the owners and the quality of their local fare. And so...
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Nice, After the Paris Attacks
Posted on November 15, 2015 by Best of Nice Blog In a state of shock after the attacks in Paris, the city of Nice has predictably doubled down on police and military presence, and cancelled all major...
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Provence Prestige is Nov 26 to 30 in Arles
The 21st annual Provence Prestige show opens Thursday November 26 at the Palais des Congrès in Arles and runs through Monday November 30. For more information: Provence Prestige is Nov 26 to 30 in Arles
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Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!
The arrival of the first wine of the season – the Beaujolais Nouveau – is a celebration of the country’s most popular, iconic and valuable drink. Bottled less than two months after harvesting, the...
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A Beaujolais Nouveau Lunch
At midnight – No, at one past midnight on the third Thursday of November, Les Beaujolais Nouveaux sont arrives! A recent lunch was at a small cafe/restaurant, “Mets Vins Chics,” in Eze Bord de Mer...
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France News Snippets
Some EU lawmakers want to stop subsidizing those farmers who raise bulls for fighting. Critics say the sport is cruel and archaic and that budget appropriations should not be used to finance a blood...
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Books Wish List
Solitary Desire Video Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG_YTa5sDac Both books available on major Amazon sites English/French captions in E-book format only (ages 2-8)
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Christmas on the Côte d’Azur
REBLOGGED from blog at http://www.loumessugo.com Christmas on the Côte d’Azur is full of fun, often full of good weather and probably a great deal more festive than you might think. Christmas Markets...
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A Charlie Brown Christmas (video in French)
Joyeux Noël Charlie Brown Video HERE (25 minutes in length) JOYEUSES FETES de 24/7 in FRANCE !
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Christmas Markets in France
Traditionally, housewives would spend the weeks preparing the festive feast. Christmas markets in France developed to supply them with the ingredients. Source/Click link: Christmas Markets in France
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