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Posts by: Chrissie Stephen

Chrissie Stephen

Chrissie is a UK-born writer at My Dolce Casa, living in France. She has also worked for many years as a radio presenter. She has been living abroad since she was 20. She lived in Germany, Cyprus, Greece, and is now in France, where she and her husband run a successful gite business and she conducts civil wedding ceremonies.

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Dreamy Destinations: The Best South of France Cities

by Chrissie Stephen on January 5, 2023
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The South of France is also known as ‘the French Riviera’ and referred to as “le Midi” by the French and is the most popular area in France. The area comprises of the country’s Mediterranean coastline and its hinterland and…

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What is a chambre d’hôte? A fun way to explore France or make money as an expat

by Chrissie Stephen on December 10, 2022
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A popular way to explore France is by staying in a series of chambre d’hôtes.  Chambre d’hote is the French equivalent of a guest house or bed and breakfast. There are all types of different styles of this accommodation to…

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How to buy a house in France as a foreigner

by Chrissie Stephen on December 8, 2022
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Buying a house in France becomes a very appealing idea to many non-French people every year – either as a vacation or retirement home. It is certainly something that can be done by non-EU foreigners who are living in France…

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What is a gîte and why you would want to try it when visiting France?

by Chrissie Stephen on November 29, 2022
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For the past seven decades a favorite type of vacation in France has been the gîte vacation. These have proven to be extremely popular because they give visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in local life. What is a gîte…

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Best 13 beach and coastal towns in France

by Chrissie Stephen on November 19, 2022
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The French coastline has more than 2,000 miles of sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and rolling waves that are great for surfing. In many other places, the sea is calm, clear and azure in color. There are beaches that are large…

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