I am currently learning French and have been researching cities around Nice (where's a good place?). I love the ocean and would like to have a calm slower lifestyle. I read that its hard for an American to find work in France though and also that it is difficult to extend the usual 90 day stay. I am an artist/potter and would love to paint and sell my wares locally, but I probably wouldn't be able to make enough to live off with that alone. Any thoughts or advise on this would be helpful.