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.

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

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house in France

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 be found in French cities, towns, and in remote parts of the countryside. The number … Read more

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

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Gite rural cottage in France

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 in France? Gites are usually character homes you can rent out in or near rural … Read more

Best 13 beach and coastal towns in France

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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 and sandy and others are small and secluded. There are numerous rocky bays too. One … Read more