The ‘South of France’ is so much more than Provence and the Riviera. For example, have you ever heard of the Pyrénées-Orientales? It’s one of the lesser-known departments in Occitanie (former Languedoc-Roussillon). Bordering Spain and...
The Languedoc region is blessed with a warm climate and almost 300 days of sunshine a year. Besides miles of vineyards, you’ll see loads of olive, apricot and almond trees growing in the wild. This means that renowned French cuisine benefits from fresh, local...
Owning a second home in France can be a smart financial move. Every year tourists flock to the country’s charming villages to enjoy the famous food and wine. The South of France remains a top vacation destination, with its sunny climate and relaxed lifestyle....
Ah, the blessed, dreaded year-in-review. Is it a thrill for you to look back at the last twelve months and amaze at how much happened? All the celebrities who died and politicians who fell from grace. To see how your investments paid off and whether you stuck to that...
Would you like to know more about healthcare in France besides it’s ‘the best in the world’? Are you moving to France and don’t know whether you need private insurance or can obtain French public Assurance Maladie? Whether you’re looking...
From 23-25 October we are delighted to be participating in this year’s Live and Invest in France Conference in Paris. The event, organised by Kathleen Peddicord and her team, is an exclusive opportunity to get to know France in a way that’s simply not...
If you are thinking about investing in property in Languedoc, or wondering how to make your French dream life a reality – we have some very exciting news! On Friday 23 March 2018 the Renestance team will be hosting a seminar and events in and around Montpellier...
You know you’ll have to do a lot of translating when you go to a foreign country. We used to look like idiots flipping through little phrase books, but now our smartphones are bona fide interpreters waiting in our pockets. Before you are too relieved and...
Win a basket of Languedoc goodies worth 50€! Our summer photo competition has a “bird” theme and the winner will receive a basket of delicious regional produce including olives, honey, chocolates, salt, tapenade, saucisson, and more...
Walking back from the farmer’s market, breeze swaying through the trees and cooling down the sun’s rays, your muscles flex with the shopping bags full of artisanal tapenade and saucisson, a juicy melon, and chèvre cheese made just up the mountain....