Mark Your Calendar…A Roster of Events for You

My daughter, grandson and I arrived just this morning in Paris from our short stay in New Orleans with family. As a result of our travel schedule, Après-Midi in Paris was hosted yesterday by Lisa Anselmo, in place of me. It’s one of only three times that I’ve missed Après-Midi since we started it in 2003!

It was recorded, and photos were taken, so neither you nor I have to miss it. Stay tuned for links to the full report, to see the photos and watch the YouTube recording in an upcoming Nouvellettre®.

“Events” is our middle name. Après-Midi may have been the first of the lot, but with the advent of Zoom and YouTube, you don’t have to miss a single thing…and there are more now than ever before.

Here’s what’s coming up so you can tune-in live!:

THE REAL COST OF LIVING IN FRANCE—WHAT IT ACTUALLY COSTS (AND WHY IT MAY SURPRISE YOU)
May 16 @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pm EDT
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Sponsored by the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, I’m returning to talk about the cost of living in France, and why it is way more affordable than you think. Is it really cheaper to live in France?

The answer is… yes—and no. After more than 30 years of living, working, and helping clients relocate to France, I can tell you this with certainty:

• The cost of living in France is not just different—it’s structured differently.
• Unless you understand how it works, you can easily misjudge what your life here will truly cost.

In this webinar, we’ll break it all down. Join me, along with our partners at AFUSA, for a candid and practical look at what it really costs to live well in France—based on real experience, not theory.

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GET TO KNOW THE REST OF FRANCE: THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE AND WHY—WITH ADRIAN LEEDS AND JENNIFER PARRETTE
May 21 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm EDT
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Not everyone dreams of Paris or Nice.

France is filled with extraordinary cities, villages and regions that offer dramatically different lifestyles, climates, prices and personalities. In this free webinar, Jennifer Parrette and I will guide you through some of our favorite places in France outside the major urban centers—and explain what makes each one unique.

We’ll discuss where expats thrive, what kinds of housing opportunities exist, common mistakes buyers make when choosing a location, and how our new Adrian Leeds Group Regional Division can help make the process easier.

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APRÉS-MIDI IN NICE WITH BILLY LINVILLE – PUBLIC AFFAIRS & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
May 28 @ 3:00 pm-5:00 pm CEST LIVE
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“The Future of American Politics and What it Means for Expats Living in France”

Billy Linville joins us in Nice for what promises to be a fascinating and timely discussion about the rapidly changing political climate in the United States—and how those changes affect Americans living abroad. Expect lively conversation, thoughtful insight and plenty of opportunity for discussion over wine and snacks with fellow expats.

It’s free! There’s no need to reserve in advance, but please come a few minutes ahead to get a seat. And, we ask that you purchase at least one drink to show the host venue how much we appreciate their hospitality.

SPECIAL JAZZ EVENINGS IN NICE WITH LILLIAN PALMER
Because life in France should always include a little music and joie de vivre…
Friday, May 29 @ 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Cafè Culturel
4 Rue Beaumont, Nice

Join me for a special evening of jazz with singer Lillian Palmer and Chicago pianist Randy Tressler.

The evening promises elegance, great music and a warm gathering of friends in one of Nice’s intimate cultural venues. Entry is €15 and includes your first drink.

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Please note: Seating is limited to approximately 50 people and reservations are not accepted—so arrive early!

MEET THE AUTHORS IN NICE, HOSTED BY ELLA DYER!
May 30 @ 3:00 pm-5:00 pm CEST
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Join Founder and Host Ella Dyer upstairs at Le Carré d’Or in Nice to meet a group of local authors and discover their books and their stories. They will talk about their recent works, read a bit from them, and answer your questions. You will have an opportunity to purchase their books and get signed copies!

Emcee of the event is Lisa Anselmo, author, speaker, coach, and branding expert who will also share her own experiences. Authors may have their books for purchasing and signing, but to be sure, you may want to pre-order your copy and bring it with you for your own personal signed copy!

Participation is free, but we ask that you purchase at least one drink to show the host venue how much we appreciate their hospitality. Don’t miss this special event in Nice!

No need to register in advance. For more information, email Ella Dyer.

NORTH AMERICAN EXPATS IN FRANCE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL FORUM—2ND QUARTER 2026
June 3 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm EDT
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Join Dunhill Financial and the Adrian Leeds Group each quarter for our Financial Forum, where we explore key financial topics for expatriates with expert insights from Brian Dunhill, Adrian Leeds, and special guest speakers.

“It Costs Half as Much to Live in France…Learn Why!”

In this session Adrian will discuss the true cost of the French lifestyle. From the nuances of the rental market to the reality of daily expenses, we’re breaking down how you can make the move without breaking the bank.

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APRÉS-MIDI IN PARIS WITH OLIVER GEE – PODCASTER & AUTHOR OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS
June 9 @ 3:00 pm-5:00 pm CEST
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Oliver Gee is the creator of The Earful Tower, the award-winning podcast and multimedia platform celebrating Paris and French life through interviews, stories, videos, books and tours. A former journalist who moved to Paris in 2015, Oliver launched the podcast in 2016 and later published his memoir, Paris On Air. Together with his wife, Swedish illustrator and designer Lina (known as Parisian Postcards), he also co-created a series of popular children’s books set in Paris.

If you love Paris, storytelling and expat life with humor and heart, this is one Après-Midi you won’t want to miss.

APRÉS-MIDI IN PARIS WITH MARY DUNCAN – AUTHOR
July 7 @ 3:00 pm-5:00 pm CEST
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Author Mary Duncan joins us for an engaging afternoon conversation about writing, creativity and life in France. She is the coordinator of the Paris Writers Group, which she created in June 2008. PWG meets monthly to discuss issues related to the business aspects of writing and publishing.

Mary lives in Paris, France and La Jolla, California. Her memoir, Henry Miller is Under My Bed: People and Places on the Way to Paris, has been praised by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Hugh Hefner, San Diego Magazine and the Mail on Sunday.

These intimate literary afternoons have become some of our favorite gatherings—bringing together readers, writers and lovers of France in true salon style.

APRÉS-MIDI NICE WITH BRIAN DUNHILL – DUNHILL FINANCIAL
July 23 @ 3:00 pm-5:00 pm CEST
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Brian Dunhill, author of Borderless Living, and founder of Dunhill Financial, returns to Nice to discuss financial issues affecting North American expats in France, including investment strategies, retirement planning, taxes and protecting your assets internationally. As always, expect practical information, candid discussion and excellent networking.

Stay tuned for additional June events…including another special appearance by Lillian Palmer on June 14th, with details coming soon.

That’s what’s on the calendar FOR NOW until the Fall, but stay tuned, because we are always adding new events for our very closely-knit community in France. And that’s why we do them…to entertain and inform our North American community. It’s part of our raison d’être to bring together all those who have made the leap over to France!

A la prochaine…