French Living
Living in France is about more than scenery; it’s about finding your rhythm. This section covers daily life, from cats at the boulangerie to dealing with the mairie. We share real-life stories and the joy of settling in, whether in a village or a rural cottage.
Bartering Bric-a-Brac at Brocantes in SW France
This month's article is light and funny, and possibly useful for those not trained in the art of dealing with those passionate 'brocantiers' and 'amateurs antiquaires' or to find a present for friend who's moving in a new…
Moving To France with Horses
Pre-Travel Requirements for Horses Veterinary and Health Checks Owners of horses must ensure that their animals have: pre-travel residency or isolation, blood tests, export health certificates (EHC), and customs declarations…
Poisson d’Avril and Fishy Jokes
Here is the latest piece from Beth in Occitanie , all about April fools and it's origins, and food, naturellement... just in time for Easter. "Did you fall for an April’s Fool Day prank this year? It’s that month…
Spring Pests and Pets in France
Here are the latest of Beth's adventures and friendly advice from rural southwest France . In springtime, when nature is blossoming and animals free to roam again, she explains how pet owners need to be aware of local pests,…
What is a Réveillon or La Saint-Sylvestre in France?
Here is the latest news from Beth in her dream country house in rural France after discovering the exhausting expérience of "Les Fêtes de Fin d'Année". I wonder if Beth knows how early in advance…
November Is Always Très Busy
Here are 'les dernieres aventures de Beth' in her dream country estate in rural southwest France . This month she discovers how November is traditionally a eventful month, with two bank holidays , 1st and 11th, every year.…
Confusing French Phrases, Words and Expressions
Here are the latest musings from Beth in her dream country house somewhere in rural southwest France, which has seen plenty of mushrooms this season. This month, she discovers some strange, often confusing old French expressions…
A Hidden Treasure in Occitanie
Here’s the latest discoveries and adventures from Beth and friends finding beautiful villages and new amazing places right in the heart of southwest France, this week they discover the popular market town of Saint…
