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I’m American and midlife women like me are flocking to live in France
The first time I came to France, I was a fresh-faced 25-year-old mademoiselle drawn to its bohemian roots, cafe culture, and romantic ethos. Visiting with my family, while they went on sight-seeing trips, I sat at Café de Flore, writing melancholy stories …