Tuula Rampont

Tuula Rampont, IL’s France Correspondent, moved to the South of France in 2010. A native of Southern California, Tuula previously worked in higher education at a private university in Thousand Oaks, CA and currently manages an English-language school in the city of Toulon, France. Tuula has become a confirmed Francophile and shares her passion for France through blogging and freelance writing. She is thrilled to have found her own slice of “la belle vie” and loves sharing the best of what living in France has to offer – namely good food, great wine, and enjoying the two with friends and family.

Expat Diary: What is Life Like in France During Lockdown?

Ask the Experts

By Tuula Rampont March 26, 2020

Things in France are very quiet at the moment. We’ve had several “executive orders” which started with a strong recommendation to stay at home and a closure of all schools and universities, and ended with all non-essential businesses being closed and strict regulations on when you can leave your home...

Sanary-sur-Mer: The Best Beach Town in Southern France

Real Estate

By Tuula Rampont September 2, 2019

Whether a casual visitor or a permanent resident, Sanary-sur-Mer provides the best of Southern France living in one of the most picturesque settings on the Côte d'Azur.

How to Take a Tour of France Without Breaking the Bank

Editors Choice

By Tuula Rampont May 20, 2019

With an estimated 89 million travelers crossing her borders, France was the most visited country in the world in 2017. I’ve been living in this delightful country since 2010 and have been fortunate to visit many of its regions. So this news hardly came as a big surprise. Wherever you decide to go in France, Read more...: How to Take a Tour of France Without Breaking the Bank