Patience Practice … the French and the art of waiting

One of the phrases which I can’t help but notice every time I see it here in France, is “veuillez-patienter” (please wait). Imagine – you make a phone call and get put through to a message giving you information, and asking you to wait; “veuillez-patienter”. …

Three things I like about our local French hospital…

I’ve had to make a few trips to the local hospital here in France, and there are 3 things which stand out every time I visit. For context, the local hospital has 300 beds, 6 operating theatres, CT and MRI scanners, and a long list …

Introducing “Brit Corner”: a French view of what Brits like to eat…

One of the things that I find interesting, and somewhat amusing at times, is the perception of which foods other nations like to eat. Sometimes, perceptions are in fact correct – yes, French people do eat oysters, snails and croissants (all of which are available …

Buying a house in France, Part 1. The kitchen mystery…

We are currently looking at the possibility of moving within France. So that means lots of internet searching, and looking at possible places to buy. It’s a real eye opener; you get to see certain patterns of house design, room layout (more on that in …

One of the things I love about France is…

… the care which is taken when you buy a little cake from the boulangerie/patisserie… One habit I’ve adopted since living in France, is to have a cake with a coffee some afternoons. Many people are familiar with the beautiful and enticing displays associated with …

French Garden Centres… where philosophy and wine meet.

If there’s one thing many Brits love, it’s a trip to the garden centre. It’s become a national institution, offering the whole family an opportunity to wander among the outdoor plants, sheds and hot tubs, before moving inside to see various houseplants, garden furniture, tools, …

The French “Lunch Hour” – or should that be “two hours” …

One of the first things I noticed when we visited Brittany to view potential house purchases, was that almost everywhere closed for lunch. As I walked along the parade of shops in a super cute coastal town, each one had a neat sign on the …

Welcome to French Move …

Welcome to “French Move”, where I’ll be blogging about life in France. I’m a Brit who relocated to Brittany, France 5 years ago, in an attempt to escape the Brexit madness. Somewhat unsurprisingly, my degree in French has proved very useful, even though I had …