"I have worked in the French legal system for almost 20 years. What you say about the French and especially Provence (including the legal system and the magistrates) is practically identical to my experience. Bravo! Very well written." (2011)

"Une vision de la France très réaliste !!!"("A very realistic vision of France")
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"Just a note to congratulate you on a wonderful site. Having lived in Provence for the past twenty years, I have many, many tales to share that confirm all you say. Well done
Pierre R.!"

Travel & Tourism in France

This part of the site complements and adds hints and tips to the information you find in many tourist guides for France. This site is not intended to replace tourist guides but to fill the gaps, notably what concerns some of the less rosy aspects of France. There is a Disqus space where you can comment on all pages.

Living & Working in France

The Living & Working in France section presents a wealth of practical information that will help you adapt to France. There are descriptions, hints, tips, links and much more to help you avoid having to figure everything out yourself. There is a Disqus space where you can comment on all pages.

Forum · Community · News · Blog

Readers' forum and community space for discussing all aspects of France. Contrary to the Disqus space below each article, forum users are required to use their real names so a community can grow, and the debate remain respectful.

In the News/Blog section, I post news and other updates and blog posts about France to read and comment on.

Having emigrated from Denmark in 1993, I arrived in Paris, France, in 1998 after having passed through England, Luxembourg and Germany.

After more than three years in Paris and two years in Lille, I arrived in Provence in 2004 where I still am.

I have written articles about France to the Expat Telegraph and Transitions Abroad.

On Streetwise-France.com, I share a lot of the experience acquired through the years in France, through joy and hardship.