Il devait en être ainsi: Meant to be (predestined) in French: A Chance Encounter with some Ceyrestens

The sign reads "change of ownership". Today's story takes place in a town nearby: Ceyreste. FYI: The inhabitants are called "Ceyrestens" for men and "Ceyrestennes" for women. Are you an expat in France (or anywhere outside the US) and need to file your taxes?Good news: you have an automatic extension through June 17. I am using Expatfile again this year to complete mine quickly and … Continue reading Il devait en être ainsi: Meant to be (predestined) in French: A Chance Encounter with some Ceyrestens

La Rafale: The Gusts of France: An Ode to the Mistral Wind

Harnessing the wind in Hyérès, South of France, a kite surfer’s paradise. More advantages of the wind in today's story. First, our word of the day:  LA RAFALE     : gusty wind, bluster, squall A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Brise, rafale, mistral…No matter how poetic it is in French, wind can be disruptive and annoying. My husband used to curse … Continue reading La Rafale: The Gusts of France: An Ode to the Mistral Wind