Cycling in Languedoc

by Laurence Boxall | Jun 30, 2020 | Lifestyle | 0 comments

Languedoc is a region of vast diversity, both culturally and geographically, with a long, rich history. More importantly for the cyclist, though, the region is endowed with thousands of kilometers of quiet sun-kissed roads that make cycling in Languedoc such a...

The Beauty of Southern French Fountains

by Laurence Boxall | Mar 20, 2020 | Lifestyle | 0 comments

Gazing out of a window during a yoga class in Aix-en-Provence, I noticed a mural depicting a stone well. The picture looked like it was from a children’s story book — wells like this don’t exist in my country, Australia. Yet in France they are real...

Public Holidays in France & Languedoc Events for 2020

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 8, 2020 | Lifestyle | 0 comments

Here are some useful dates for your calendars in 2020 – public holidays in France and other key events in the Languedoc area. January Wednesday 1Public Holiday - New Year's Day Monday 6 Epiphanie (Galette des Rois) Monday 6Back to School Wednesday 8Winter Sales...

Uzès – A Truly Unique Place

by Laurence Boxall | Nov 21, 2019 | Housing, Lifestyle | 0 comments

Any town who houses its tourist office in a 17th century chapel deserves to be taken seriously in my opinion. As I step inside, I gaze up in awe at the vaulted stone ceilings below which are tasteful, modern, functional offices — a blend of old with new that the...

11 Good Reasons to Live Your French Dream Life in the Aude

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Oct 29, 2019 | Housing | 0 comments

The Aude (département 11) is named after the Aude river. It borders the white sands of the Mediterranean stretching up to the drylands of the Corbières and the forests of the Black Mountains. Each natural region of the Aude has its own particular...

Autumn/Winter Events in Languedoc

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Sep 19, 2019 | Events, Lifestyle | 0 comments

As the summer holidays are now over and France returns to work, there are still plenty of opportunities to have a great day out. We’ve taken a look at just a few of the many interesting events in the calendar coming up in the later part of the year. September...

How to Overcome Doubts After Moving Abroad

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Mar 22, 2019 | Expat corner, Lifestyle | 0 comments

For many people, a move to France represents the ultimate dream come true, but what does it really mean to do it? Winters in Languedoc are generally mild, but 2018 was the worst on record in decades. During the harshest of weather you may question a move to the sunny...

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...

How a 1.25% Mortgage Can Make Your French Property Dream a Reality

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Jan 25, 2019 | Finances, Housing | 2 comments

One of our raisons d’être at Renestance is to help you find your dream home in France. Are you seeking a place to call your own; by the beach, up a mountain, city central or nestled amongst the vineyards? If so we can be your bilingual ears, eyes and...

Why you should buy a home in the South of France

by Dennelle Taylor Nizoux | Dec 21, 2018 | Finances, Housing, Services | 0 comments

At the Renestance seminar in March 2018 we had an excellent panel of speakers providing information on all aspects of life in France. Iain Laverock from Go Languedoc and Long Term Rentals in France gave a comprehensive presentation on short- and long-term...