We began our day trip to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue fairly early. This is a good idea when attending antique markets so that you can get there before the good stuff is gone. First, a quick trip to Madame Giuseppi’s patisserie (bakery) in Plan d’Orgon to pick up the worlds best sweet bread and espresso to get our motor’s running.  This charming town nestled upon the banks of the Sorgue river hosts a traditional food market as well as an antique market almost every Sunday. It is also famous for its ... View the Post

I hesitated to write this post. As a rule, I am a pretty optimistic, the glass is definitely half full, kind of gal. But the fact of the matter is that when you are in a foreign country there may be days when you travel to a place and think “Eh, it’s ok.” Or “Is this it?” Perhaps even “What do you mean it’s closed FOREVER!” I don’t think I would be a good tour guide if I wasn’t honest about this. Yes, Sometimes A Day in France is Just Ok. Sometimes A Day in France is Just Ok For me, this ... View the Post

Buying a Home in the South of France. Oh, that title sounds SO romantic doesn’t it? But how does one capture a bit of the dream without it turning into a French folly? There have been many books written on the subject. I myself love Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence as he perfectly and humorously captures the French work ethic. There are also a few films such as A Good Year and Under the Tuscan Sun that had thousands flocking to France and Italy in search of their own piece of Paradise. But ... View the Post