Our Irregular Dispatch From French Life

This isn't your average newsletter. It’s the honest, occasionally ridiculous, behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like for two Americans and a Golden Retriever to move to France. Whether you’re a daydreamer, a planner, or already knee-deep in French paperwork, this is the one email you’ll actually look forward to.

Paul Blanchard 1/27/26 Paul Blanchard 1/27/26

The House Above Avignon

The steps weren’t consistent. Some were full, others barely counted as steps at all. My body kept correcting for what my eyes expected. I started letting the suitcase bounce off my thigh to help push it up, willing it to the top.

Paul Blanchard 8/29/25 Paul Blanchard 8/29/25

Is L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Market Worth Visiting?

This was D’s all-star game. The big leagues of French markets. She needed to savor this without me tagging along. Me and Sully would probably grab a beer somewhere and wait.