Category: Books in Provence
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Book Review: Pleasures of Provence
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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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…
Belle Provence Travels 