Stories from the south of France.
Discover the magic of Provence through the producers, artisans, and writers who call this beautiful region home.
Bonjour, Provence
Bienvenue en Provence. I’m Tuula, a 50-something from California who’s lived in the south of France since 2010. I left a career in higher education to pursue a dream of living abroad and fell in love with Provence.
On this site, we highlight la joie de vivre in this beautiful corner of the world. Our monthly newsletter, L’Esprit Provence, includes diverse writers sharing their love of the region – as well as local events and cultural stories.
I also write for International Living Magazine as their France Correspondent.
Merci beaucoup et bienvenue en Provence!
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She’s done it again! I’ve loved getting to know Gayle Smith Padgett over the years and have especially appreciated her writings about Provence and life in France – which are always full of wit, humor, and delightful anecdotes. Her newest book, Pleasures of Provence: A Quest for the Secret to Joie de Vivre in La…
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Finding Your Festive Inner-Flâneur (in Saint Rémy) by Gayle Smith Padgett Bremond & Fils advent calender. Ho, ho, ho, as the holiday season approaches, indulging your festive spirit in Provence comes easily. Here in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, strings of twinkly lights and Joyeuses Fêtes banners festoon the narrow lanes and picturesque squares in and around centre-ville. Also, businesses…
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A Luberon Gem: Domaine de la Citadelle La Domaine de la Citadelle In the mood for a wine-tasting, winery tour, museum visit, delectable meal, fun shopping, or stroll through a botanical garden? La Domaine de la Citadelle has you covered! This charming winery complex, set in the verdant Luberon Valley, is located just outside Ménerbes, the…
L’Esprit Provence Newsletter
Sharing our love of this beautiful region through travel stories, cultural features, and regional events.
International Living Articles
Our favorite books about France
That certain light that locals call “the golden hour” – along with the sights, sounds, and tastes of this captivating corner of southeastern France has inspired generations of writers.
Our favorite reads range from lighthearted comedies to well-researched “how-to’s” that show the ins and outs of travel around Provence and the rest of France.
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