Author Archives: kmazz
Le Tournant Critique
Here is what is going on in France on Europe’s turning point. Well said. With subtitles.
Posted in expat, expat in France, France, Political Crisis
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Le Bain de Noël
For however long, Nice has been the site of an annual Christmas jump in the Mediterranean Sea. Today was the first time I attended, as an observer. It was noisier than I had expected, with a DJ and announcer on … Continue reading
Posted in christmas, expat, expat in France, expat life, France, French Riviera, Holidays, le bain de noël, Nice, France, Noël
Tagged baignade, christmas, Holidays, Noël
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L’Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF)
In cities all over France, there is a variant of the US Welcome Wagons called the AVF. They are wonderful volunteer-led associations that create programming in culture, sport, language and technology with the aim of bringing newcomers and more long-term … Continue reading
Posted in expat, expat in France, expat life, France, Le Haut Pays, Nice, France, rural France
Tagged Lagotto Romagnolo, truffle farm, Truffles
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La Carte De Resident de Longue Durée
A day I thought would never arrive was announced by text from the Préfecture of Nice. “Your resident card is ready for pick up. Tax to pay: 225.” While in 2024 I had become eligible to apply for a ten-year … Continue reading
Posted in expat, expat in France, expat life, France, French elections
Tagged Expat, France, visa
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La Salle de Sport
For months now, I’ve been fighting the morning dread, the inertia, my distaste for gyms in general, to regularly attend classes at a local gym. My doctor needled, my neighbor importuned and my own guilty conscience nagged me into finally … Continue reading
Posted in expat, expat in France, expat life, France, French elections, Nice, France, VotefromAbroad
Tagged VotefromAbroad.org
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