by Annette Morris | Jul 1, 2018 | Languedoc, Lifestyle |
Summertime in Languedoc has arrived! Long sunny days and plenty of local fêtes, markets and evening celebrations take place throughout July and August (you may often see these advertised as “Soirées Estivales”)From 14th July (Bastille day and...
by Annette Morris | Jun 11, 2018 | French food corner, Lifestyle |
Here in the south of France we eat well. Very well. To the south and west, Languedoc has Spain, Catalonia and the former French colonies of North Africa. The region has had many delicious and mediterranean influences throughout the centuries.From the rich...
by Annette Morris | Mar 25, 2018 | Lifestyle |
Moving to a foreign country is an ideal time to pursue an artistic interest or creative hobby. Not only can you reshape your daily routine to find the time, but you’ll also meet a new group of international friends that share the same interest. France is well...
by Annette Morris | Dec 15, 2017 | French food corner |
You may have noticed that every Wednesday we publish the meaning of common French idioms on our Facebook page. But when you think of French culture, very often French cuisine comes to mind….and it’s one of the many many reasons we love living here! Well...
by Annette Morris | Nov 25, 2017 | Lifestyle |
Every country boasts a ‘National Sport’. Depending on whose opinion you believe, what time of year it is, and even what part of the country you are in, opinions will vary. In France however, there can be little doubt that cycling is up near the top of the...
by Annette Morris | Aug 31, 2017 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Wherever you are in France you’ll find you’re not far away from 3 essentials. A boulangerie (bakery), a café, and a pharmacie (pharmacy). In most towns you’ll probably find several of each! Let’s have a closer...
by Annette Morris | Aug 12, 2017 | Services, Tips and tricks |
Have you been dreaming of restoring an old French house? Or have you found the perfect property that just needs “a bit of work”? Restoring an old house in France, or even doing minor renovations, is almost always more work than you anticipate.The French...
by Annette Morris | Jul 29, 2017 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Does it feel as though your dream of owning a holiday home in France might remain just that – a dream? Do you fear your budget will not stretch far enough, or that you might not use the property enough to justify the expense? Maybe you’re unsure about the...
by Annette Morris | Jul 22, 2017 | French food corner, Lifestyle |
France is the cheese capital of the world! There are officially between 350-450 types of French cheese, about 600 cheeses in production and further regional variations of each type, meaning the actual number is closer to at least 1000. Let us guide you...
by Annette Morris | Jul 1, 2017 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Considering buying a Languedoc property? Great idea! But first, read our handy pointers to help you decide whether a city pied-à-terre might suit you better than a place in the country.The south of France is dotted with small, sleepy villages and endless...
