Last Sunday we participated in the annual Walk for Life to benefit Cancer Support France. It was a gorgeous day to wander the grounds of the Domaine de la Clapière and to champion a cause close to our hearts as well as an organization that provides essential...
Oh the disappointment! Growing up in the US eating French toast, French fries and French dressing, then realizing that you’ve been lied to your entire life! There are so many things we call French food, that actually aren’t at all.So we thought we’d...
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...
If you’ve ever driven in France, you’ve probably noticed groups of people sitting around tables by the side of the road, seemingly grabbing a quick bite to eat as a welcome rest stop to break up a long journey. Well, it’s not quite as simple as that!...
Le bonheur est une petite chose que l’on grignote assis par terre au soleil. Happiness is a little thing we nibble, sitting on the ground in the sun. – Jean Giraudoux, French writer and diplomateLanguedoc Summer Nibbles Menu It’s summertime in...
Quoi qu’on dise, un mariage raté est quand même plus joyeux qu’un enterrement réussi. No matter what they say, a failed wedding is still more joyful than a successful funeral.– Yvan Audouard, French journalist and writer In May...
Summer’s here! C’est les vacances! Whether your grandkids are coming to visit or you live here permanently with your family, chances are you are looking for things to do with children this summer. Take a look at Eva Hamori’s Top Ten List of Things to...
Does a Brexit from the EU mean that British expats in France will lose the rights and benefits they currently enjoy? We examine some of the issues at stake.This Brexit article was written by editorial staff at Complete France and first appeared on Complete France on...
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...
Have you weighed the pros and cons and decided to move to France? Time to start making copies of paperwork, call the consulate, put the house for sale and nail down the logistics of your move. Renestance’s “Moving to France Checklist” includes our...
