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Cost of Living in Aix-en-Provence: The Real Costs
Food and Eating Out Aix-en-Provence is one of those places people arrive in with a very clear picture already in mind—sunlight, markets, long lunches, and a slower pace of life. And sometimes, it really is like that. But living here ( I mean, properly living here) is a little more nuanced. The reality sits somewhere between expectation and experience, and the cost of living reflects that. Nowhere is this more apparent than with food. Aix is known for its cafés, its atmosphere, and those unhurried meals under the plane trees—and in the centre, much of that comes at a price. It’s not unusual to pay around €4,50 for a coffee…
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The Art of Small Talk, French Edition
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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Sunday Mornings in France
One of the first things you notice when you move to France is that, in most places, Sundays are still sacred. Not in a religious sense, necessarily — though you’ll still hear church bells echoing through the villages — but in the sense of slowing down, of pausing.
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A Year in Provence: Expectations vs. Reality
About a year ago, my family decided to move from a quiet rural village in northern France to Provence — specifically, to a village just outside Aix-en-Provence — so that my children could attend a bilingual school. It turns out, it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
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10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Moving to France
(Because it’s not all croissants and châteaux — but it’s close)
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