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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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 –...
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 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...
The Aude (département 11) is named after the Aude river. It borders the white sands of the Mediterranean stretching up to the drylands of the Corbières and the forests of the Black Mountains. Each natural region of the Aude has its own particular...
Live & Invest Overseas hosted their 10th Retire Overseas Conference from 7-10 September 2019 in Houston, Texas. Renestance was honored to take part in this globally recognized event with world renowned speakers. Of course, presenting the wonderful opportunities...
