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  • Outdoor seating at a bustling Parisian bistro, capturing lively conversation and vibrant atmosphere.
    Living in France

    The Art of Small Talk, French Edition

    20/07/2026 /

    If there’s one thing I’ve learned after ten years in France, it’s that small talk — as I once knew it — doesn’t really exist here.

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    10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Moving to France

    13/11/2025
    A vibrant view of the colorful waterfront in Nice, France with boats docked along the sea.

    Sunday Mornings in France

    16/11/2025
    Charming exterior of a vintage bookshop with classic books and arched window display.

    French Bureaucracy and the Art of Staying Calm

    16/11/2025
  • Stunning sunset over lavender fields in Valensole, capturing serene natural beauty.
    Provence Guides

    Reasons to Move to Provence (As If You Need Convincing)

    18/04/2026 /

    If you’re thinking about making the move to Provence, here are some reasons that might just tip the balance. I can’t promise it’ll be perfect — nowhere ever is — but I can promise you that once Provence gets under your skin, it never really leaves. The Weather Let’s start with the obvious. Provence enjoys around 300 days of sunshine a year — and somehow, it never gets old. Winters are crisp and bright, summers are long and lazy, and even when the mistral wind blows, the skies stay that deep, endless blue. You start to plan your life around light — morning coffees on terraces, evening walks in the gold of the setting…

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    Cost of Living in Aix-en-Provence: The Real Costs

    21/07/2026
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    10 Fun Things to Do Around Aix-en-Provence with Kids

    29/03/2026
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    Eating my Way Through Aix en Provence

    24/04/2026
  • Cozy French cottage facade with blooming bougainvillea in Provence.
    Living in France

    10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Moving to France

    13/11/2025 /

    (Because it’s not all croissants and châteaux — but it’s close)

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    A vibrant view of the colorful waterfront in Nice, France with boats docked along the sea.

    Sunday Mornings in France

    16/11/2025
    Charming exterior of a vintage bookshop with classic books and arched window display.

    French Bureaucracy and the Art of Staying Calm

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