In this article we take a quick look at events in the calendar for autumn, and some important reminders for property tax.

The annual Renesting in France Seminar will be taking place online 8-9 November!

One of the ways we help people relocate to France is to help them create and feather a ‘new nest’. If you are trying to settle into a new way of life, we want you to feel at home as quickly as possible. Introducing some touches of your home culture to the decor can keep you connected to your roots. With this in mind we can help out with furniture orders or delivery, installation of utilities, even buying towels or linens, pots and pans.

Every one of us in the Renestance Team have moved to France bringing a piece of our home culture to our French ‘nests’. If you would like to do the same, take a look at this article below for a few tips and ideas.

On the west side of Montpellier is a city that lives on the edge of the Etang de Thau. Mèze, a new tourist destination, has developed and embellished at a rapid pace these last few years, constantly renovating its seafront promenades, harbour, and old centre.

If you are learning French you’ll know there are not just regional dialects, formal terms and acronyms – there is of course, slang! This ‘everyday language’ is perhaps one of the most challenging to learn. A mix of informal abbreviations and symbols used in email, text messaging (SMS), social media and chatrooms – the terms and phrases are changing all the time!

In this article we take a quick look at understanding French – SMS style!

As in most countries, in France, when you enter the Social Security system, you are allocated your own unique Social Security (SS) number. This magic number unlocks many advantages, takes several forms, and is paid for by various means. In this article, we’ll take a look at all of these points with the aim of demystifying the facts surrounding your French numéro de sécurité sociale!