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Her company made it to the finals of a local start-up challenge and she now organises eco-friendly events! Meet our member Aleksandra Bursiak
He has a passion for classic cars, is originally from Scotland and now lives in Nice since 2017. Today we talk with our member Calum Maxwell!
Introduced in 2017 to fight air pollution in France. In this article, we’ll explain what the Vignette Crit’Air is and how it works!
Education is highly valued in France with lots of opportunities. In this article we will take a detailed look at the French Education system!
He is the grandson of USA immigrants and worked in 38 countries. Now he's settled in Nice and the mountains. Today we talk with Tim Biscaye!
We have made changes to our pricing and are introducing more opportunities for business networking. Find out what’s changing, when and why!
She discovered Nice during a 2 year sailing adventure with her family. Annekathrin Tasiaux now owns an old Bergerie from 1614 and is a coach!
Yay, it’s almost May and there is a lot happening this month. These are our- and some other major upcoming events in May 2023 on the French Riviera!
She has been consulting in climate, energy, and sustainable practices for more than 20 years. Today we talk with Carmen Barker Lemay!
They fell in love with the region during their honeymoon in 2021 and decided to live here permanently. Today we talk with Simona and Radu!
Richard Stokes runs a window cleaning and video business in the South of France. He moved down here in 2015 with his wife for a better life!
Unhappy in her situation, Sara Serenander packed her bags and moved to the south to start over. She's now the founder of Get Me Lost Travel!
She is from Denmark, moved here in 2021 and is the founder of Job Squad with almost 30 employees and helping people in 15 European languages!
She owns a restaurant and auberge in the lovely village of Aiglun. A beautiful getaway and strategic stop for hikers and mountain lovers!
In the pandemic she felt the need to connect in a stunning villa with like-minded people. Read Paula her story and how she started Co d'Azur!
Often you will be asked to provide your Carte Vitale. Not only when seeing a doctor but also as proof of residency. This is how it works!
She moved to the French Riviera to change her life. And recently completed a 45 kg weight loss journey. Today we talk with Bea Bonner!
Today we are using the names of vegetables and fruits. And this is what people mean if you hear these French expressions!