Category: Books in Provence
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Civilisation Française, a book review

Greetings dear readers and friends. I hope all is well in your respective corners of the world. The summer in France has been an amazing time of celebration and reflection – from the thrill of the Olympic Games to enjoying the simple joys of Provence… evening apéros watching the sun dip below the Mediterranean, backyard…
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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…
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Take Paris Home for the Holidays

Greetings dear readers and friends. I hope this email finds you well, albeit with all of the turbulent events happening around the world. Thankfully, here in Provence, the Christmas decorations are up, the seasonal markets are open, and there is quite a festive air on every corner. It’s wonderful to have something to look forward…
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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…
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A Table in Paris… Book Giveaway

Greetings dear readers and friends. We’re enjoying a pretty typical spring here in the south of France – sunshine, showers, sunshine again, and then more rain… which means that our garden will soon be in full bloom and the whole region of Provence will be alive with wildflowers and greenery. Springtime is pretty spectacular in…
