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
A Visit To Montpellier, Regional Fare & Camargue Horses
Several years ago my cousin and her family hosted a French foreign exchange student. Over the years they have continued to correspond and visit one another. Their French student, Thérése, grew up to be a beautiful dentist. While in Provence we traveled to her home. A Visit To Montpellier, Regional Fare & Camargue Horses. A Visit To Montpellier, Regional Fare & Camargue Horses Montpellier is a large city located on the south coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea. It rose to ... View the Post
Beautiful French Fabric A Bit of History and a Museum Tour
While in France my cousin and I visited several stores, a factory and a museum that all specialized in Provençal fabrics. The gorgeous fabric was originally made in India and the process was brought to France through the port of Marseille in the mid 17th century. The Indiennes stylized fabric, which is often referred to in England and America as chintz, featured bright and cheerful flora and fauna. As it was affordable and easy to care for it became an instant hit. Beautiful French Fabric A Bit ... View the Post
Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a lovely town. It is filled with quaint little shops, delicious restaurants, and small winding streets. Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy. Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy It is located just a few miles south of Avignon with the Alpilles mountain range to the north. Here you will find buildings that are centuries old and feature shutters in perfect postcard paint shades. As always, look up as even the upper street corners may be embellished. Nostradamus Saint Rémy was ... View the Post
Saint-Rémy’s Provençal Market
The very first thing we did was attend Saint-Rémy’s Provençal Market held on Wednesday mornings. Saint-Rémy’s Provençal Market Having been to markets in Paris, as well as experienced the regional delights in Alsace, Brittany, Burgundy and Lorraine it was such fun to see what a Provençal market offered. Olives and olive oil were displayed in abundance. Nougat is a local sweet treat. There are numerous types of dried fruit. The pineapple (ananas) was delicious! When I spied this ... View the Post
A Perfect Place to Stay in Provence Mas Predon
Just 7 kilometers outside of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France is the tiny village of Saint-Étienne-du-Grès. Here you will find a charming bed and breakfast. A Perfect Place to Stay in Provence Mas Predon. A Perfect Place to Stay in Provence Mas Predon It is located on the Avenue d’Arles and a large sign marks the driveway. There is a large parking area and a well-worn path that leads to a series of buildings. On your right is a small shed and just behind it is separate guest ... View the Post
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