by Annette Morris | Jun 21, 2017 | Expat corner, Lifestyle, Tips |
Bob Hendry from deVere-France gives an update on QROPS and how it could help British expats living in France.What is QROPS?A Qualifying Recognized Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) is a HMRC-recognized pension transfer scheme that is based in a jurisdiction outside...
by Nicole Hammond | Jun 17, 2017 | Expat corner, Lifestyle |
To find out, we talked to Theo Platings about her work for Cancer Support France Languedoc.Theo Platings has lived in France for 26 years and, fortunately for CSF, she discovered them just as she was slowing down work-wise and had more time on her hands. Add in the...
by Annette Morris | May 3, 2017 | Expat corner |
We first got to know Hettie when she found us on Google searching for advice for Australians in France. What we didn’t know at the time is that she is also a published author. We asked her about her latest book “From Boat to Baguette” and her...
by Annette Morris | Apr 22, 2017 | Expat corner |
One thing that has changed dramatically since my arrival in France is the advancement of online networking. Whilst the local mairie and the boulangerie are still an essential source of all local news and other fascinating information (ie. ‘gossip’!),...
by Annette Morris | Apr 12, 2017 | Expat corner, Lifestyle |
Last week the British government triggered Article 50 and the formal start of the Brexit process has begun. It’s a highly controversial subject and opinions have divided businesses, friends and even families. Love or hate the EU, English artist and Francophile...
by Annette Morris | Mar 31, 2017 | Expat corner |
How do you choose a good local wine when there are literally hundreds to choose from? Over 4 years ago, Gregg Meesters turned from wine-drinker to wine-enthusiast and trained as a sommelier. He recently passed his WSET exam and gained the Languedoc-Roussillon Masters...
by Annette Morris | Mar 13, 2017 | Expat corner |
Retiring to France is a big step. It’s an even bigger step when moving from one side of the world to the other. In 2014, Australians Jennie and Dennis packed up their Melbourne lifestyle and made the move to Languedoc with their dog, Scooter. We asked Jennie,...
by Annette Morris | Feb 15, 2017 | Expat corner |
The city of Bordeaux has been voted #1 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list 2017. Also European Best Destination winner in 2015, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with plenty to offer anyone interested in French culture, lifestyle… and of...
by Annette Morris | Jan 25, 2017 | Expat corner |
Food and wine are intrinsically linked in France, and part of a new life here should include being able to talk about either of them at any time! With Valentine’s Day approaching, this week’s blog by Kate Wardell puts an entertaining twist on the links...
by Annette Morris | Jan 20, 2017 | Events, Expat corner |
From 22 January to 2 April 2017, the beautiful medieval city of Limoux will come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival. It is conducted in Occitan, the traditional language of the area.Everyone participates in Limoux’s carnival. The parade is made up of...
