Weekend Getaway to Lou Calen – A Luxury Hotel in Cotignac

Jardin Secret Restaurant in the gardens of Lou Calen hotel. Greetings dear readers and friends. It's been quite a while since I've done a new post, but Provence is better than ever.... and we couldn't be happier that the spring season is upon us. Besides being involved in some writing projects, I've spent the last… Continue reading Weekend Getaway to Lou Calen – A Luxury Hotel in Cotignac

An Insider’s Guide to Provence – Review & Giveaway

Greetings dear readers and friends. Well, things have gone from chilly to downright snowy in the south of France. It would probably surprise a lot of folks to know that the inland areas of the region get a decent amount of snow most years. While it takes away a bit of the myth of south-of-France… Continue reading An Insider’s Guide to Provence – Review & Giveaway

Menton: A Hidden Seaside Treasure on the French Riviera

Greetings dear readers and friends. I'm very happy to bring you another guest post from J. Christina of Scribbles and Smiles blog fame. You may recall her lovely last post, Gorbio: A Perched Medieval Village in the Alpes-Martimes, that was featured a few weeks back. Well, I love this post and I certainly love this… Continue reading Menton: A Hidden Seaside Treasure on the French Riviera

My French Platter Replenished… Book Review & Giveaway

Dear readers and friends. She's back! If you remember, around exactly one year ago, we had the pleasure of meeting Annemarie Rawson and her husband, Steve - as well as a host of charming friends and neighbors - in her delightful book, My French Platter. In this fun and inspiring armchair-traveler's tale, Annemarie recounts how… Continue reading My French Platter Replenished… Book Review & Giveaway