by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jun 25, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Moving abroad presents some obvious vocabulary challenges. The tourist phrases books aren’t much help when opening a bank account and getting medical insurance. However, some of the hardest situations involve professionals providing more intimate services...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jun 18, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
You would think that ordering a cup of coffee in France is pretty straightforward. But it can be much more confusing than requesting une baguette or un croissant.Traditionally, un café will be a tiny cup of strong black espresso. If that surprises you,...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | May 20, 2019 | Dennelle's word, Renestance news |
Today Renestance celebrates its 4th birthday. As with most startups, we’ve had to adapt our market strategy to double in size each year. It’s funny to think that our first plan was to run an English-speaking retirement home in the South of France! Our team...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Apr 22, 2019 | Finances, Lifestyle, Tips and tricks |
Bills and bureaucracy are synonymous with life in France. French bureaucracy is a burden we simply have to grin and bear – but the good news is that there is always something we can do about the bills!Electricity & Gas There are several companies in France...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Mar 22, 2019 | Expat corner, Lifestyle |
For many people, a move to France represents the ultimate dream come true, but what does it really mean to do it? Winters in Languedoc are generally mild, but 2018 was the worst on record in decades. During the harshest of weather you may question a move to the sunny...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Mar 20, 2019 | Community, Events, Health, Lifestyle |
Cycle for Life is an annual event supporting Cancer Support France. This year it will be taking place 15-19 May and “Languedoc to Roussillon” is the route!Cycle for Life The idea for Cycle for Life began in 2014 when the president of CSF Gascony suggested...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Feb 27, 2019 | Community, Dennelle's word, Events, Finances, French culture, French language, Health, Housing, Languedoc, Lifestyle, Meet the Team, News, Services |
The Renesting in France seminar 2019 will take place on the 6th April in Montpellier. This popular event is a unique opportunity for English-speakers to consult with experts on a wide range of topics related to moving-to or living in France. In addition to...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Feb 10, 2019 | Community, Events, Finances, French culture, French language, Health, Housing, Lifestyle, Renestance news, Services |
There is a reason why our wonderful region is called the ‘real South of France’. Here we have all the character, history and beauty for which neighboring Provence is admired, but with lower cost of living and real estate prices, due to its...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 25, 2019 | Finances, Housing, Uncategorized |
One of our raisons d’être at Renestance is to help you find your dream home in France. Are you seeking a place to call your own; by the beach, up a mountain, city central or nestled amongst the vineyards? If so we can be your bilingual ears, eyes and...
by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 18, 2019 | Tips and tricks |
In 2018 we published a couple of articles about driving rules and driving licenses in France. Of course nothing stays the same so we wanted to keep you up to date with changes for drivers and those with cars in France as we enter a new year.Speed limit Back in July...
