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...

Cycle for Life for Cancer Support France

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Mar 20, 2019 | Community, Events, Health, Lifestyle | 1 comment

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...

Renesting in France Seminar 2019: Topics and Speakers

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 | 1 comment

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...

Where Will You Renest in France? Time to Take a Tour!

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Feb 10, 2019 | Community, Events, Finances, French culture, French language, Health, Housing, Lifestyle, Renestance news, Services | 1 comment

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...

The Latest Information about Healthcare in France in our Ebooks

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Nov 27, 2018 | Health, Lifestyle, Services | 0 comments

It has now been 12 months since we launched the Renestance online shop and a collection of ebooks covering all you need to know (in English) about Healthcare in France. Time for an update!If you don’t yet know about Renestance ebooks, allow me to explain what...

Renesting in France Seminar 2018: Topics and Speakers

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Mar 18, 2018 | Events, Expat corner, Finances, French culture, French language, Health, Housing, Languedoc, Lifestyle, Meet the Team, Services | 0 comments

The first Renesting in France seminar will take place on the 23rd of this month in Montpellier. We are busy finalizing plans to ensure the day will be packed with useful information and provide answers to all your questions about life in France. The event is a unique...

You Mean French Healthcare Isn’t Free?

by Jennifer Rowell-Gastard | Jan 19, 2018 | Finances, Health | 6 comments

If you filed French income taxes in 2016, you may have recently received a letter from URSSAF asking for money.L’addition finally arrives After letting both 2016 and 2017 pass without collecting social security contributions for public health coverage,...

Surviving cancer in France

by Nicole Hammond | Nov 20, 2017 | Health, Lifestyle | 0 comments

Last September, Cancer Support France (CSF) groups all across France organized “Activity for Life” events to raise awareness and funds for the national and regional charities. At Renestance, we know what a fantastic job CSF do helping English-speakers...

Men’s Health in France – It’s Movember!

by Jennifer Rowell-Gastard | Nov 10, 2017 | Health, Tips and tricks | 0 comments

International Men’s Day (IMD) is November 19th each year. Celebrated in over 70 countries, one of the main objectives is focusing on men’s and boys’ health. A spin-off of IMD is called Movember, an annual event involving the growing of moustaches...

How Seniors Stay in Shape in France

by Jennifer Rowell-Gastard | Oct 27, 2017 | Health, Tips and tricks | 0 comments

Adding life to your years and years to your life.It’s universal knowledge that good health means eating right, exercising and checking in with the doctor every so often. But as a senior, how do you stay in shape in a new country, despite its endless supply of...