Category Archives: France
Les Fêtes Bretonnes
Within the extensive summer programming in Brittany, there is an important sub-category: the Breton culture festivals. From what I’ve been able to deduce, there are several main types of Breton festival including these: the religious Pardons honoring specific saints, the … Continue reading
Posted in Bretagne, Breton costume, Breton music, Brittany, culture, Finistère, France
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Les Fêtes de l’eté
There’s a general perception that the French have more leisure time than Americans. This is true. Having more practice with it, they also perform it better, in my opinion. Holidays are not so scarce that citizens go hysterical (read: wasted) … Continue reading
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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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
Posted in expat, expat life, France, La Poste, Nice, France
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Le Haut Pays et les Gilets Jaunes
Sometimes, I just have to get out of Nice. It’s been a while since I’ve been in a natural environment, so Saturday morning I rode the “Train des Merveilles” to the easily accessible small town of Breil sur Roya. Napoleon … Continue reading
Posted in Breil sur Roya, expat, France, Gilets Jaunes, Le Haut Pays, Nice, France, protests
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