How to Order an Irish Passport from France

by Nicole Hammond | Apr 16, 2020 | Services, Tips and tricks | 0 comments

As we all know, there are many uncertainties surrounding Britain’s extraction from the EU. Unfortunately, it is now clear that Brexit will really happen, however many of us straddling life in France and the UK hoped it wouldn’t. This will have an effect on...

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...

Living Alone in France

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jul 22, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks | 0 comments

Moving abroad on your own can seem very daunting, but you are not alone! Approximately 60% of the inquiries we receive are from people considering a move to France without a partner. And sometimes, people who make the move with a partner wind up on their own, too.In...

Hairdressing Terms in French

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jun 25, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks | 0 comments

Moving abroad presents some obvious vocabulary challenges. The tourist phrases books aren’t much help when opening a bank account and getting medical insurance. However, some of the hardest situations involve professionals providing more intimate services...

Café Culture in France

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jun 18, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks | 0 comments

You would think that ordering a cup of coffee in France is pretty straightforward. But it can be much more confusing than requesting une baguette or un croissant.Traditionally, un café will be a tiny cup of strong black espresso. If that surprises you,...

Money Saving Tips for Life in France

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Apr 22, 2019 | Finances, Lifestyle, Tips and tricks | 3 comments

Bills and bureaucracy are synonymous with life in France. French bureaucracy is a burden we simply have to grin and bear – but the good news is that there is always something we can do about the bills!Electricity & Gas There are several companies in France...

Rules of the Road updated: Driving in France 2019

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 18, 2019 | Tips and tricks | 0 comments

In 2018 we published a couple of articles about driving rules and driving licenses in France. Of course nothing stays the same so we wanted to keep you up to date with changes for drivers and those with cars in France as we enter a new year.Speed limit Back in July...

Useful Dates for your Diary in France 2019

by Annette Morris | Jan 4, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tips and tricks | 2 comments

Now that we have started a New Year we thought we’d share some useful dates that will affect many English speakers spending time in France. January Tuesday 1New Year’s Day public holiday Sunday 6Epiphany Monday 7School back in session (nationwide) Wednesday...

The Renestance Guide to Learning French

by Jennifer Rowell-Gastard | Oct 9, 2018 | French language, Lifestyle, Tips and tricks | 0 comments

Are you looking to perfect your French or just achieve the basic survival level? Wherever you are along the learning curve, you’re going to need a game plan. Mastering French doesn’t happen on its own – it takes time, effort and commitment. You...

12 Things Lost in Translation When the French Speak English

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | May 27, 2018 | French language, Tips and tricks | 19 comments

You’re in a pickle. You need to communicate with a French person but don’t speak French. If you’re lucky, the person speaks better English than you do French and is not too shy to give it a go. You should be very grateful. You should also know that...