Tag Archives: France
L’appart
Two months after the cast came off my wrist, I have about 40 percent use of the hand and a poor grip. But I can type a lot more easily. Not so much that I am going to waste my … Continue reading
Posted in expat, expat in France, expat life, France, French Riviera, Nice, France
Tagged europe, expat life, France, life, Travel
10 Comments
L’Évasion
The sun today is blinding! I’ve just returned home and my eyes can barely adjust to the interior light. Maybe that’s because of the many straight days of gray, gloom and rain. What a wet spring we’ve had! But it … Continue reading
Posted in expat in France, expat life, France, French Riviera, Nice, France
Tagged europe, France, nice, paris, Travel
6 Comments
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
13 Comments
La climatisation
Finally, I broke down and installed central air conditioning in my rental apartment. It has become indispensable. The landlord didn’t contribute one lousy centime, but after the torturous summer of 2022 I could not face 2023 without help to get … Continue reading
Posted in climate, expat, expat in France, expat life, France
Tagged climate change, Emanuel Ranny, France, heat, summer heat
7 Comments
Bonne Nouvelle Année
It’s been a slow crawl to the end of 2021 and the start of 2022. We entered a medical crisis, and that took all our energy, time and focus. Once again, we are thankful for the high quality of French … Continue reading
Posted in expat, expat in France, expat life, France, Nice, France
Tagged Cote d'Azur, Expat, expat life, France, French Riviera, Nice France
9 Comments
kmazz 