Self-employment in France: Registering as a Micro-Entrepreneur [UPDATED for 2020]

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Mar 23, 2020 | Finances | 6 comments

Would you like to run your own business in France? Did you move here to escape the 9-to-5 but still want your own social security number? Do you have a job but have an idea for an exciting side project in France? Registering as a Micro-Entrepreneur could be your next...

8 Technology Tips That Will Ease Your Life in France

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Feb 20, 2020 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks | 0 comments

Moving overseas, where nothing around you is familiar, can be overwhelming and lead to culture shock. Fortunately, technology can help you overcome many of the difficulties you may face during the ‘renesting’ process.I know some of you find technology...

The Renestance Guide to French Cheese

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Feb 18, 2020 | French food corner, Lifestyle | 0 comments

If there’s one thing we know from feedback on our Facebook page – French cheese is a popular topic! There are entire websites dedicated to the stuff, and according to Wikipedia there are 1600 distinct types of French cheese grouped into eight...

La Baguette: Central to French Life

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 20, 2020 | French culture, French food corner, Lifestyle | 0 comments

There are a few icons that immediately identify as ‘French’ and one of those is most certainly a baguette! A stick of baked dough is at the very heart of the national culture: France has the highest density of bakeries in the world, and approximately ten...

Happy New Year From Renestance!

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 17, 2020 | Dennelle's word, Lifestyle | 0 comments

A year and a decade in the rear view…When you look ahead to the New Year, and in this case a new decade*, it’s tempting to leave the past behind. Especially with a year like 2019, which seemed quite challenging for many people (holding my hand up!). But...

Public Holidays in France & Languedoc Events for 2020

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 8, 2020 | Lifestyle | 0 comments

Here are some useful dates for your calendars in 2020 – public holidays in France and other key events in the Languedoc area. January Wednesday 1Public Holiday - New Year's Day Monday 6 Epiphanie (Galette des Rois) Monday 6Back to School Wednesday 8Winter Sales...

The 13 Christmas desserts in France

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Dec 19, 2019 | Lifestyle | 0 comments

Have you heard of the Provençal Christmas tradition of 13 Desserts? They are traditionally set out Christmas Eve and remain on the table three days until December 27. The usually observed rules: there are 13 desserts representing Jesus Christ and the 12...

What does Molière have to do with Pézenas?

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Dec 16, 2019 | Culture | 0 comments

“This won’t be easy. I shall probably be lynched. You can hardly blame the pleasant town of Pézenas for gathering France’s greatest comic dramatist to the municipal bosom. Where would many places in England be if Charles I or II –...

Poultry Cookery Terms in French

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Nov 27, 2019 | Lifestyle | 0 comments

Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are the time of year when poultry is on many tables across France. To help you shop for the right bird, and to save you a couple pitfalls, here are some poultry related terms and references that might be useful.Any bird that is...

A Handy Guide to Dental Terms in French

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Nov 19, 2019 | Health | 0 comments

A visit to the dentist’s office (chez le dentiste) is rarely a bundle of laughs, but if you have dental issues in France, the trip will be a little easier if you know some basic terms in French!For the next time you need a check-up or some other dental...