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You’ve already heard about the French Riviera and those beautiful places like Cannes or Nice. And you’ll know about Provence, which also carries a premium because of its pleasing Mediterranean climate and natural beauty. But I’m talking about the “other” South of France...
It is mid-morning and I am sitting in bright sunshine, sipping my café and munching my croque monsieur alongside a tree-lined canal. Life in France doesn’t get any better than this. I am in Perpignan, mainland France’s southernmost city....
Monday is market day in the medieval town of Mirepoix in the Ariège department in France's south. Sipping my café allonge (half way between an espresso and a long black coffee) in the 14th-century market square, I take in the sights and sounds of...
There are many reasons you should consider a move to France: The beaches of Normandy, the stunning Paris cityscape, the resorts of the Atlantic and Mediterranean…but France is more than just a pretty place to live…
My wife Lorraine and I wanted history, medieval villages, old stone churches and castles. We wanted to keep our aging brains active and thought learning a new language and experiencing a whole new way of life would help. Plus, we wanted to live in a big old house… It was in the small town of Bellac, Read more...: 9 Bedrooms and 2 Acres in France’s Lake District for $248,528
When my wife, Lorraine, and I decided to begin our retirement adventure in France, we knew the best way to find our perfect property was to take to the road and explore all the country had to offer.