Alexis Goldberg, Author at Your Overseas Home

Embracing your first French Christmas

Christmas in France, much as in the UK, is a very festive affair. The French think of Christmas as the most important festival in the year and never forget its Christian beginnings. Although Christmas is celebrated in similar ways to the UK, the emphasis on the...

How to live a green life in France

There’s real energy behind the push to make France greener. If you plan to move here or visit frequently, learn about all the ways you can live a greener life. The French government recently reiterated its long-term plan to promote clean energy and reduce carbon...

Let’s retire to the Dordogne

Located halfway between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees mountains, the Dordogne is an ideal place to retire in southern France. Though, there’s much more to this region than the mountain views, rolling valley hills and reliably good weather. Named after the...