This week in France many people will be eating Crêpes. Why? Because it’s La Chandeleur! Also known as Fête de la Lumière, the Catholic holiday of Candlemas takes place on 2 February – this year that’s a Thursday.La Chandeleur marks...
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...
We know that if you’re planning a new life in France, there are hundreds of things to think about and questions to be answered. And if you’re already living here, there may still be unexpected situations where you could use some advice or a helping hand.So...
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...
Here at Renestance we love living in France, and we want you to, too! Our mission is to share knowledge and provide services that make your extended stay or new life here everything you dreamed of. One thing we’d like to try in 2017 is provide a social and...
