Author: Tuula
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Understanding the French… a few tips for getting the most out of your travels
Since summer is officially here, and it is officially the most beautiful (and busiest!) time in Provence, I thought it would be a good idea to re-visit a few of the “travel tips” to keep in mind when coming to France. These are just a few of my thoughts, and you can certainly find many…
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Market Day in Arles
Well, there hasn’t been a “market of the month” for quite some time – mainly because I think we’ve visited almost all the markets near us and we have our favorites that we go back to time and again (I’m talking about you fabulous Sanary-sur-Mer & Aix-en-Provence ). So, it was with great anticipation that…
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What to see & do in… Cassis
Ahh, Cassis. There are few places that we like visiting more than this picture-perfect village along the sea. And not only will you find incredible views, but between the brilliant green of the surrounding vineyards, the deep blue of the mediterranean, and the towering beauty of Cassis’ sea cliffs, you’ll be smack-dab in the middle…
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Guest post… Weekend in Arles
Today is a great day because 1) it’s Sunday and that means my most ambitious goal of the day is to make it through lunch and then slide into “sieste” hour and 2) I’m thrilled to have another fabulous guest post from Sue Aitken. Sue is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to Provence, and today’s…
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My Provence: An Interview with Aurelie Gilabert of Avignon Gourmet Tours
Greetings from a very sunny / springy south of France. We’ve really been spoiled this week with incredible weather, and I’ve spotted the first tourists making their way around town. As they say in French, “Les beaux jours sont arrivés” – the beautiful days have arrived. This week’s installment of My Provence is a very…
Belle Provence Travels 