(listen to the story) We’ve been here since 2019 now, at La maison de Quentovic. That may sound like a long time, but at the same time it feels as if this house has always been part of our lives — as if it quietly settled in long before we did. And as it goes when you arrive somewhere new, you start looking for anchors. For us, that meant something simple but essential: finding a good restaurant. The discovery Just before the Covid period, we discovered Montreuil-sur-Mer. It’

(listen to the story) Le Nord isn’t exactly famous for its brocantes and antique shops. There are far fewer of them than in the south or in the more tourist‑heavy regions. And yet, a handful of places have become dear to us—spots we return to again and again. One of them is the charming little shop La Houppa Antiquités Brocante in Abbeville. There’s much to say about Abbeville itself, but that’s a story for another time. For now, picture the shop’s owner: a stylish man in his

The last blog post here dates back to the end of 2019. That was when we – a little brave, a little naïve – launched this website. We planned to write regularly about our adventure in France. An update appeared now and then, but true consistency? That never quite happened. Who doesn’t recognize that feeling? You start with the best intentions, and before you know it, years have gone by. And what years they have been. For nearly five years, we have been commuting every weekend

Somewhere in the neighbourhood of ancient Quentovic an old and forgotten Belgian cemetery lingers in the memory of locals. The owner of...

The best part is the start: looking around in a wide area, checking out villages and people. Most important is to follow your first...