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Les Langoustines, le Blé Noir, le Brebis et le Cidre
It’s Langoustine season in Finistère Sud, the southwestern part of Brittany. Known in English as the “Norway Lobster,” they are available in abundance at all the markets. We’re indulging several times a week. And why not? At an affordable $7 … Continue reading
Posted in Bretagne, Brittany, expat, expat life, Finistère, food, France, Travel
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Le Retour en Bretagne
Ah, here we are again, nestled into the lushly green landscape and utter calm of rural Brittany. No big hotels, no tourist buses, no high rises. This summer we are exploring the west, in Finistère Sud, of rugged coastline and … Continue reading
Posted in Bretagne, Brittany, Crozon, expat life, Finistère, France
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L’été
It’s that time of year most Niçois long for, when the beach beckons at all times of day, beachwear becomes common on the Promenade and masses of tourists infuse the local economy. Art exhibitions and jazz festivals incite locals and … Continue reading
Posted in Brittany, expat, expat life, France, Nice, France
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Festival de Cannes
One of the perks of being a full-time resident of Nice is the privilege of attending the Cannes Film Festival for free. Ok, it’s not exactly free because you have to apply for accreditation in the category of “Cinéphile” which … Continue reading
Posted in Cannes Film Festival 2019, cinema, culture, expat, expat life, film, Nice, France
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La Poste
We are leaving our current rental soon, so I made one of my very infrequent visits to the local branch of the French post office, La Poste, to activate the change of address I had made online. I should add … Continue reading
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La Promenade
Nice’s “boardwalk” is on the Promenade des Anglais, one of France’s most famous streets. Its narrower, shorter genesis was called the “chemin des Anglais” (a path), back in the early 19th century when British (including royalty) first built villas here … Continue reading
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Les Gilets Jaunes
Last week I spent a few days in Paris, between two weekends. Several US-based friends emailed me to suggest I avoid the city because of the news reports of protests and violence by the Gilets Jaunes “movement.” It never entered … Continue reading
Posted in culture, expat, expat life, France, Gilets Jaunes, Nice, France, protests
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