Category: Le Blog
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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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Adopt a Tree at Les Pastras Organic Farm
Greetings from a very chilly south of France. We started the morning with a crisp 5°C (41°F) and I spent most of the day lamenting the layers I’d left at home. It’s definitely time to drag out the overcoats and woolen scarves and really get settled in for the winter to come. Top on my…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Provençal Tablecloths
It’s with great pleasure that I introduce this week’s guest post by Sue Aitken. Sue was kind enough to participate in the My Provence series and also gave us many a fabulous tip on how to live la belle vie in the picturesque village of Sanary-sur-Mer. Today she shares with us one of her many passions –…
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French Kindness + Chocolate & Chestnut Cake
A few days ago was Thanksgiving, and as much as I love living in France, it’s difficult not being in the US during the holidays. There’s a real longing to be where things feel familiar and to spend time with friends & family. Every year I find myself “rediscovering” something that I love about American…
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Mirabelles & the Beauty of the North
Having lived in France for about two and a half years now, I’ve become quite accustomed to our little corner of the country. Most of my weekdays involve a pretty standard routine – morning ride to work, lunchtime dash to the market, and then an easy bus ride home. It’s funny to think you can…
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