New to France, here we share our experiences with culture, language, food, business, local sites etc… For those of you who are thinking about travelling with children, we might have a few tips. For those wishing to move to southern France, we might have some advice.
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It is remarkable to a person from a country that is only 146 years old, that structures in France still stand since the Middle Ages. Located in Roujan, Herault, the original castle was constructed during the 11th century, however the current building and structures are mostly from the 18th century, when the Prince de Conti bought…
When we decided on Capestang as the perfect spot in Europe to raise our children, what we saw in this village was untouched potential. We stumbled across a perfectly preserved French village that stays open year round. Unlike many of the coastal communities that cater to tourists, they then shut down for the…
Coming together is the beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford I drove around Capestang today to pick up some groceries at Lidl and Intermarche as one does. The same route I normally take about twice a week; first Intermarche to grab those items Lidl doesn’t carry and then back to…
We picked up my Canadian friend from the train station and before heading home to Capestang to make French style mussels, eat piles of cheese and drink a carafe of local wine, we decided to check out the famous nine locks in the Fonseranes area of…
We finally got the loan from the bank to upgrade the energy efficiency of our house and they did the work an entire month earlier than planned! We hired the company Colombeau Alu who did a fabulous job. The salesman came to our door with samples and his bottom line price; something I honestly appreciate when…
“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” Jonathan Swift Whenever the chance, the French support the arts. My friend Marion and I went to visit her friend Nathalie at her art exhibition in Serignan. I found her method very interesting, and I am always in awe of people with the artistic…
This is a delicate subtle flavoured stew, using clean white meat, normally the finest veal you can find, which is favourable with my children and my picky husband. I couldn’t believe that everyone had seconds! This is among the preferable meals in any French house. One, because it is easy to make, two, because it…
For all you cheese lovers out there, imagine dinner consisting of mass quantities of melted cheese poured over boiled potatoes served with a variety of deli meats. Maybe some pickles on the side, eggs or even vegetables to round out the meal usually served with wine. The…
Hysterectomy on the French medical system- Once I had my diagnosis, I won’t lie, it took me a long time to figure out how I felt about hysterectomy before 40. Sure, like most of us, I read everything I could find about my illness, tried to find alternative options and make an educated decision based on the…
Fête d’été was the highlight of our first summer living in the Languedoc. In Capestang, the celebrations run Thursday-Sunday and this year falls on August 1st – 5th. Last year, on three separate stages near Jean Jaurés Square ran different musical venues in the afternoon and the evenings throughout the festival. Tables and chairs were…