The mum & housewife

I spoke to Brenda, who is originally from Ireland, about her life here in Roquefort les Pins, as a full-time mum and housewife with a son who goes to Mougins School and a husband who works in Sophia...

DH: How long have you lived in Roquefort?

Brenda: It’s been nine years. We already knew what it was like to live in France as we’d lived in Paris before coming here.

DH: Where’s your home town?

Brenda: Limerick in Ireland. I’ve also lived in Dublin.

DH: What attracted you to Roquefort?

Brenda: The peace and quiet balanced with the proximity to the airport, it's very handy.

DH: What’s your favourite gadget, object or thing?

Brenda: I think that would have to be the radio. Even though I can listen to the French radio, if I’m going to listen all day I prefer listening to Irish radio RTE1 via the internet.

DH: Do you have a guilty food pleasure?

Brenda: Chocolate, dark, mint.

DH: Where would you choose to spend a day out, at the beach or in the mountains?

Brenda: Even though I don’t ski, in the mountains as I like hiking.

DH: Where’s your favourite holiday destination?

Brenda: I love going to Italy and it’s very easy to drive there from here. Anywhere in Tuscany and of course when you get there the food is great.

DH: Does our town lack anything in your opinion?

Brenda: It’s a bit sad to say so, but a dry cleaner’s. There was one when we first moved here but now we have to drive to one.

DH: If you could change anything in Roquefort what would it be?

Brenda: The centre needs more character and buzz; it would be great if we had a square with a bit of atmosphere and a few cafés.