Author: Tuula
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Market Day in St. Remy de Provence (Guest Post)
Today we have a lovely guest post from Ashley at Curious Provence blog. Ashley is a Canadian who found herself enchanted with France, and notably Provence, after spending time traveling elsewhere in Europe – particularly her time spent studying art in Florence, Italy. In her own words, her blog is “about living and experiencing Provence…
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An interview with Elizabeth Bard… author of Picnic in Provence
I’m thrilled to post an interview today with Elizabeth Bard, author of Lunch in Paris and Picnic in Provence. Today she shares with us her inspiration for moving to the south of France, a few “top tips” for visiting the region, and more about her artisan ice cream company, Scaramouche. Many thanks to Elizabeth for this…
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Moving to France… 5 tips for living la belle vie
Perhaps there is nothing so challenging in life as moving to another country. Whether it be for work, love, or simply to have a short-term adventure, preparing to make the leap abroad brings 1,001 questions, concerns, and downright anxieties. While everyone is different in their approach to planning a major life transition, I wanted help…
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Packing your bags… Staying stylish in the south of France
Before arriving in France, there were two things I obsessed about: learning the language and finding French-friendly clothing. In short, how could I find an impossibly chic outfit which said anything but I’m new here, struggling with your language & culture, and maybe, just maybe, I’m not opposed to wearing tennis shoes to the supermarket.…
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Flirting with French… Book review and Giveaway
Greetings from a sunny south of France. I’m very pleased to report that spring has officially arrived, and besides the whipping about of the Mistral wind, we’ve had loads of lovely weather… days full of sunshine and climbing temperatures. And with the first wisps of wisteria blooming, our neighborhood is full of the colors of…
Belle Provence Travels 