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Category: France

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Favorite Holiday Places in France

The French know how to celebrate the holidays. Here are some of my favorite holiday places in France, which I could visit over and over

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Deborah Bine December 16, 2021
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A Taste of Barcelona

My recent return to France and tasting Barcelona was a walk through memory lane. Almost eight years ago, I stopped in Barcelona before beginning my

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Deborah Bine November 6, 2021

A French Chef’s Bilingual CookBook

Here’s a Holiday Gift from France that my family and friends LOVE. Yours will, too!  One of my favorite chefs in France, Emma Kershaw, introduced

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Deborah Bine October 28, 2021
Minerve Cathar Cathars Languedoc Occitanie

Exploring Cathar Castles in France: Heresy, History & Hidden Legends

These days, I’m curious as I embark on my travels from Uzès to search for Cathar castles in France. The Cathar religion is a cult

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Deborah Bine October 3, 2021

Visiting Collioure, France: A Perfect Travel Plan

Visiting Collioure, France, was a great way to reconnect with the Mediterranean after spending three months with family and friends in the US. I took

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Deborah Bine September 11, 2021

Lavender Fields Close To Uzès

Searching for lavender fields close to Uzès isn’t just for tourists. Locals take great pleasure in finding them too — off the beaten track —

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Deborah Bine July 3, 2021

French Drivers’ Code Test: The Agony

Last, I wrote about the stress of studying for the French drivers’ code test. It’s one of the most aggravating tasks I’ve encountered since living

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Deborah Bine February 20, 2021

French Drivers Test. Gimme A Break!

As much as I’d love to write a blog post this week, I’m too busy stressing! The French drivers’ code test is on tap for

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Deborah Bine February 7, 2021
Patricia Sands, author

The Bridge Club: A Heartwarming Story of Female Friendship

The Bridge Club is a heartwarming story of female friendship written by my BFF Patricia Sands. The book celebrates friendship shared with eight women over

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Deborah Bine January 23, 2021
Nimes

Living in France: Renewing My Carte de Sejour Mid-COVID

Renewing my Carte de Sejour mid-COVID was a task I dreaded. Truthfully, renewing my Carte de Sejour is a headache at any time. But it’s

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Deborah Bine October 11, 2020

Whimsy in Uzès. Meeting Simon James.

Through my Uzès experience, I’ve known and written about several artists. Yet there was something extraordinary about meeting Simon James … aside from his status

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Deborah Bine September 4, 2020

All About Food South of France

Many things still excite me about life in Uzès. Like food. If you like French food, this post is about the food in the south

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Deborah Bine August 19, 2020

Buying a Car in France- Lucy

Nothing’s easy about living in France, especially for an ex-pat like me. I’m not good with details. By that, I mean I don’t let facts

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Deborah Bine July 23, 2020

Back to France Mid COVID

Maybe I’m crazy for traveling during a pandemic, but I couldn’t wait any longer. I wanted to get back to France mid-COVID.  In October, I

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Deborah Bine June 14, 2020
lockdown boredom

A Cure for Lockdown Boredom

Looking for a cure for lockdown boredom? Here’s a way to spend a few hours — or a lifetime. Try an art project inspired by

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Deborah Bine May 10, 2020
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