The French do la Féria
Upon arrival, the ambiance immediately takes you in – garlands of multicolored flags (les fanions), lights in the trees and the warm summer air filled with laughter and the music of the bandas. These traditional brass bands (fanfares in French), often decked out...
Street parties in France!
A few months ago we were thrilled to come across a new blog targeting Americans thinking about moving to France. Bob and Bill followed up on a lifelong love for France by moving to Carcassonne in March of this year. Since then, they’ve been sharing their highs...
A Guide to the (multiple) French Holidays in May!
May in France isn’t just about poppies and sunshine. For those of you new to the region, it may be hard to keep track of the seemingly endless public holidays this month. Your first clue may be when you pop in to get some milk at the local market and it is...
At the Finish Line
When Annette Morris of La Franglaise told me that there was an event Renestance should sponsor, I was ready to listen. Cancer Support France was planning a five-day cycle event along the famous Canal du Midi – CSF provides support to English-speakers dealing...Festive Expectations in Languedoc
It seems a shame that Thomas Jefferson didn’t manage to spend an Autumn or Winter season in the south of France, for I believe, his quote would have read very differently if he had. Tasha writes about some of the fascinating events in the region
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