A Mother in France
Nikki McArthur
A mother of five’s insights into living in France, parenting and life in general…
Welcome to A Mother in France...
What Have We Got Toulouse
A British family's extraordinary adventure renovating a derelict mill in rural France, raising five bilingual children and making a living abroad. An honest, humorous account packed with real-life experiences and practical insights into French life.
About Nikki
I'm Nikki McArthur, aka A Mother in France. A British mum of five, author, editor and lecturer who's called France home for over 20 years. Life hasn't always gone to plan, but it's certainly been an adventure, and there's still plenty more to come!
A Mother in France Blog
From the everyday joys of living in France to life's unexpected challenges, I share my experiences, reflections and adventures with honesty and a touch of humour. Join me as I navigate family life, new beginnings and whatever life throws my way!
My Latest Blog Posts
Moving to the South of France
After 17 years at our beloved watermill in the Southwest of France, on the 2nd of January 2022, we packed a hired van and moved 200km east to the Corbières in the true South of...
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All about Kefir
All about Kefir - What is Kefir? How is kefir good for you? How do you make kefir? Kefir uses.
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Lockdown France V2 – Pickled Chillies
We are now into the third week of the second lockdown in France. This time things are a lot freer than they were with the first lockdown and life in the McArthur household is pretty...
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