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