Mediterranean Flavors of Languedoc
Here in the south of France we eat well. Very well. To the south and west, Languedoc has Spain, Catalonia and the former French colonies of North Africa. The region has had many delicious and mediterranean influences throughout the centuries.From the rich...
Languedoc Food Markets – What to Find and When
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...
Our top 10 French idioms related to food
You may have noticed that every Wednesday we publish the meaning of common French idioms on our Facebook page. But when you think of French culture, very often French cuisine comes to mind….and it’s one of the many many reasons we love living here! Well...
The Renestance Guide to French Cheese!
France is the cheese capital of the world! There are officially between 350-450 types of French cheese, about 600 cheeses in production and further regional variations of each type, meaning the actual number is closer to at least 1000. Let us guide you...
Tips not in the guides for American expats in France
Ira and his wife have traveled the lower 48, Mexico and the Caribbean, but when they visited Europe they fell in love with the South of France. So they bought a holiday house and visited once or twice a year. In the spring of 2013 they found a little house suitable...
Foraging, Fungi and Pharmacies
Autumn has arrived and it’s time to switch from summer salads to warming stews. The grape harvest is complete and the French countryside is turning to stunning shades of gold and brown. For many, the colours alone make this the most beautiful time of year, and it’s also a season when when people in rural France get very excited about ‘mushroom picking’ – it’s practically a national pastime and can be a serious (and occasionally competitive) business.
Expat Life: Ira’s Top 3 Tips for Occitanie
American expat Ira and his wife fell in love with Languedoc. Here he gives his top 3 tips for enjoying the best that this region of France has to offer.
5 reasons to move to France if Trump wins!
Are you one of the twenty five percent of Americans who have considered fleeing the U.S. if Trump becomes president? If so, do you know where to go, or what it takes to make these fugitive dreams a reality?While Canada has historically been the de facto escape route...
The Secret is Getting Out – Gastronomic Delights
Those of us who live here in the Languedoc have long enjoyed the gastronomic delights of the region. While our neighbors to the East and North have traditionally received greater acclaim for wine and culinary repertoire, the secret is getting out. In this week’s...Online Survey
