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Beth Nicholson

As a child of parents who met and lived in Greece, having a home in Crete and having studied in Grenoble France, Beth has always felt more at home in those countries than the UK. In November 2017 she moved permanently to Charente, France. Since then she has managed minor renovations on her home, established herself as an integral part of her commune and re-established her Operations consultancy in France. Through Kalitera she provides business improvement and project management services to small businesses here as well as administrative support to individuals. You can read Beth's blog here at mylifeinfrancefr.wordpress.com

Articles by Beth Nicholson

France’s property market: summer update

After a reasonable start to the year, predictions from many estate agents and notaries for the French property market are finally starting to come true, with demand starting to even out and price rises moderating, following record sales figures post Covid.

Top 5 cities and towns in France for English speakers

Considering a permanent move to France, but worried you don’t speak French? Well, worry not! It’d of course be easier to have a basic understanding of the language of romance, but it’s entirely possible to get by as an English speaker.

Cycling in France, for fun, fitness and friendship

The French invented the bicycle and still lay claim to being the greatest cycling nation. With the government pouring billions into green alternatives to the car, and electric bikes making nipping down to the boulangerie a pleasure rather than a sweaty chore, cyclists in France have never had it so good. See why cycling in France could open a world of fun, fitness and friendship when you buy there. 

Driving in France: Your dos and don’ts

There’s been a lot of news in France recently surrounding the dos and don’ts of driving in France as a non resident. A subject of interest to us all, as most people own and depend on vehicles (particularly in rural areas). Here we take a look at some of the headlines.

France in a state of alert over water shortages

After the summer of 2022, dominated by unprecedented temperatures and a spate of forest fires, there are stark warnings of water shortages worsening in France. Following a record dry period in winter, several French departments are already on drought alert with more restrictions certain to come.

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