Drumroll, please! Ray and I are 'French legit' for another year, and we are so happy. It has been quite the journey. Our appointment at the … [Read more...] about Totally Legit: Receiving our Titre de séjour
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Lockdown in France With a Side of Covid-19
Lockdown in France with a side of Covid-19 sounds like a horror movie that would never pop up on my radar. Ever. But it did, and I am glad to have … [Read more...] about Lockdown in France With a Side of Covid-19
Carnaval De Nice: Roi De La Mode—The King of Fashion, and More
Ray and I are huge fans of Carnaval in Nice and have been for years. The spectacular parades, vibrant energy and pulse of the city, and its sense of … [Read more...] about Carnaval De Nice: Roi De La Mode—The King of Fashion, and More
Eight Things I Like About Living in a Small French Village
There are many things I (we) like about living in France, especially in a 'smallish' village, so it was difficult to narrow it down to a handful or … [Read more...] about Eight Things I Like About Living in a Small French Village
The Magic Green Card: Carte Vitale
Although it sounds like it could be a Medical Marijuana Card, the magic green card in France is the Carte Vitale. Ray and I are now card-carrying … [Read more...] about The Magic Green Card: Carte Vitale
The Benefits of Living in a 17th-Century Building
Are there benefits to living in a 17th-century building in France? Of course, there are, even though I tend to ignore them from time to time. Let's … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Living in a 17th-Century Building
Take A Walk On the Wild Side—My Medieval Street
Take a walk on the wild side? In Molière's Pézenas? Mais oui, especially in high season. During the summer/fall months, the city seems to get by on a … [Read more...] about Take A Walk On the Wild Side—My Medieval Street
Our French Mantra—But We Live In France
November 6th marked the five-month anniversary of our arrival in France, AND I still pinch myself daily. Sometimes it's from the indescribable joy … [Read more...] about Our French Mantra—But We Live In France
A Long-Stay Visa With a French Twist
After weeks of gathering the necessary documents to present to the VFS Center in Los Angeles (they handle French Visa applications for AZ), the final … [Read more...] about A Long-Stay Visa With a French Twist