Category: Living in France
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May First, Muguet Day
On the first of May, the French give Muguet (Lilly of the Valley) to each other. I love it! French Husband (like 99 percent of France's population) will go out early in the morning, returning with a brin for whoever…
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Maison du Village. A House inside a Village
We live in a small village outside of Marseilles. It is over a thousand years old—yes, over a thousand years old. A section of Roman road… (History) has passed through this village, down our street, in my house, and…
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Sixteen Years Ago
Dad, you are in my heart pocket no matter how many years have passed. Memory: I am eight years old and riding on the gas tank of my Father's motorcycle. We are rounding up the cows for milking. My Dad…
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How to Eat a Baguette
Walk to the Bakery, We have two nearby I call one of them the Easter Bakery because it opened on Easter a few years back, and the other the Organic Bakery because it is. Preferably, walk to the bakery and…
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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…