Category: Living in France
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My Niece Patti is in Paris!
My niece, Patti, is visiting Chelsea and her family in Paris to celebrate her father, my brother’s heavenly anniversary. When Patti was 16 years old, my brother Marty and she came to France. I met them in Paris, and then…
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When Are You Coming to France? The French la Vie Dates for 2025
The French la Vie, we believe that the best way to experience the heart of Provence is by exploring its picturesque towns and villages through the eyes of its people. That's why we curate intimate groups of no more than…
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The Winners But Not for a Chicken Dinner
What an overwhelming response for the giveaways! More than that was your thoughtful comments. So many of you have been reading my blog for centuries; well, you know I exaggerate; storytellers do. Looking over the messages, I recognized…
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The Ringing of the Bells
Every Saturday late afternoon and Sunday morning, the bells in our village start ringing for ten minutes as a call to celebrate Mass. They also ring again at the end of Mass. The bells are somber when calling mourners to…
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French Antique Love Letters
French antique love letters are a rare find. Love letters aren't always between two lovers. The letter I found was written to someone's grandfather. These love letters are on embossed paper (14 x 10 inches) with paper flowers…
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2nd Day Tiny Things Giveaway
The tiniest treasure that can fit in your pocket. Antiques come in various sizes. When in the antique business, looking for smalls takes more patience — To be successful, you need to buy full boxes, and finding such types…