We enjoyed exploring the Bretagne region of France in Autumn when the summer crowds had cleared and the weather was still fine. We discovered the delights of a few inland towns such as Rennes and Josselin but it was the Breton coast that captivated us. Every cove along the coast had a scattering of white stone and slate roofed cottages tumbling down to a tidal bay with mussel and oyster […]
I have visited France many times as a tourist over the last thirty+ years but this was the first time I came with a mission to learn the French language and way of life. I have always had a feeling of well-being when I arrive in France – all of my senses are awakened: there’s nothing like the warm toasty smell of baguettes baking or the feel of fine French […]
Seven weeks looking after two cats, one dog and two fish in a little French mediaeval town in the Pays de la Loire region? Why not, we thought when we applied for the ‘job’ through the Mind my Home app. It would be a nice opportunity to settle into a touch of French life – which is what we came away for after all! The first surprise came when we […]
