Keith Van Sickle
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Blog describes our adventures as my wife and I quit our jobs and move to Provence, France where we now live part-time.
Keith Van Sickle
4d ago
Bonjour! It’s Thanksgiving in the US, one of my favorite holidays. And the star of many American dinner tables today will be turkey. So how about giving it a French twist? Here’s a recipe for cornbread stuffing, made with delicious ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
2w ago
If you’ve been to France, you’ve probably had a luscious pain au chocolat for breakfast (they are irresistible!) Or maybe some croûtons in your salad. And if you were feeling adventurous, perhaps a few escargot drenched in butter. I was ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
2w ago
I’ll admit it, I’m crazy about my dog Mica. When Val and I go to Provence every year, there’s no way we can leave her behind! So off she goes, with her toys and her Pet Passport (yes, it’s a ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
3w ago
Frenchly has published a helpful guide on moving to France, and I was one of the people they interviewed for it. The guide covers a lot of ground: how to decide where to live, buying versus renting, how to purchase ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
1M ago
Ever since we got married, Val and I have had a dog. First there was Rodin, who moved with us to Switzerland when we took jobs there. Then there was Lucca, who flew back and forth from California to Provence ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
1M ago
Just minutes from Aix-en-Provence is a site unique in the region: Château La Coste. Whether you enjoy food, wine, art, or all three, it is definitely worth a stop. Twenty years ago, Château La Coste was an unremarkable winery set ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
2M ago
I’m sometimes asked about my favorite wines, and it always makes me think of France’s Rhône Valley. It’s long and skinny, going from Lyon down almost to the Mediterranean Sea, and it has wonderful wines at all price points. I’ve ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
2M ago
It’s one of those French customs that mystifies foreigners: les bises (also called bisous). This is where French people kiss each other on the cheek. It raises so many questions, like…when to do it? How to do it? How many ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
2M ago
The 1944 D-Day landings of Normandy began the liberation of France, and the country has been celebrating this and other important events throughout the year. The latest is Aix-en-Provence, which just opened an important photo exhibition called Shadows and Light ..read more
Keith Van Sickle
2M ago
French streets have names, of course. Many are basic, reflecting their location. For example, the most popular street name in France is Rue de l’Église (Church Street). In the US it is Main Street and in the UK it is ..read more