Posts By Alice Verberne
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1.2KLifestyle & CultureWhere the Wild Ones are: Hunting the famous Cèpe de Bordeaux mushrooms in France
“We will have a bountiful mushroom recoult since our summer was hot and dry,” my neighbor prophesied. Oh, a mushroom hunt! Everyone quietly nodded. They silently confirmed what the oracle had divined as he sat...
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986Real Estate
Alice Verberne: Owning a vacation house in France is like building a rollercoaster ride with friends
Living in an historic building in France draws attention. Mostly by visitors who would like to take a photo. I typically use...
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968Lifestyle & Culture
17 & 18 Sept.: Fab and unusual places to visit for free in France during Journées du Patrimoine
The 17th and 18th September mark the 39th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days) and it’s one of the best deals...
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899News & Buzz
A simple guide for Americans moving to France Pt. 2: The French want new houses, leaving abandoned properties for you
(Editor’s note: This post on moving to France is the second in a continuing series looking at the best countries in Europe for...
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1.3KExpat Essentials
A simple guide for Americans moving to France, Pt. 1: Get that Champagne lifestyle on a beer budget
(Editor’s note: This post on France is the second in a series looking at the best countries in Europe for American expats. You...
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7.3KExpat Essentials
Alice Verberne: The affordable dream home options in France are overwhelming
(Editor’s note: If you need help finding that affordable dream home in France, Alice Verberne is available for consultations and advice at [email protected].)...
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1.1KLifestyle & Culture
Alice Verberne: Program some French lyrics into your playlist and improve your French while adding amour to your Valentine’s Day
I realized on a visit to the United States that my sister’s Alexa does not understand French. When I requested a few...
