French café culture and of course ‘la gastronomie’ is part of the national identity here. In fact, in 2010, the ‘gastronomic meal of the French’ was inscribed by UNESCO on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
Moving to a new country there are so many new things to discover, and not just for us humans! If you are bringing your faithful four-legged companion to the south of France, here are some extra things you may find useful to know!When I first moved to France I would...
December 31st came and went. We waved goodbye (and good riddance!) to 2020 and the EU said their final farewell to the UK. Many aspects of the France/UK relationship have already changed, and we will be seeing many more adjustments in months and years to come.Like...
Many English speakers living in France have registered as self-employed micro-entrepreneurs. Running a small business always has its challenges, but 2020 was an exceptionally difficult year. In this comprehensive article we cover the support measures in place and...
“Vineyards as far as the eye can see”… That phrase really sums up the first impression of Canal Lirou, the administrative name given to a group of communes situated somewhere between Carcassonne, Montpellier and Narbonne. The French use the term...
In this modern age, posting letters and cards is less common than ever before, but it’s still very much a part of life in France – a nation renowned for its love of paperwork and bureaucracy! Like all things in a new culture, there are some things to get...
Just days after the 2016 referendum, RIFT (Remain in France Together) was created on Facebook as a closed group that would attempt to grapple with the news that the UK would leave the European Union, and to provide support and information to its members regarding...
This year, the annual Renesting in France seminar will be taking place online 12 & 13 October! In a series of short, interactive Webinars, this popular event is a unique opportunity for English-speakers to consult with experts on a wide range of topics...
Renestance is delighted to be one of the experts giving information at this years Retire Overseas Conference – taking place online 22-25 September.The event is designed to help you discover the world’s best towns, cities, and regions to live (warts and...
Now that Brexit really is happening, and the politicians have finally made at least some decisions as to the way forward, with the UK extricating from the European Union, what does that mean if you have always harboured a dream of moving to France, but haven’t...
