A South of France Blog
Greetings dear readers and friends. Summer is here! And let me just say, thank goodness… this is by far the most exciting time of the year in the south of France. In our little corner of Toulon, the beaches are not full yet, which makes for great strolls along the seaside and early-morning dips in the […]
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Greetings dear readers and friends! Well, you would think that summer is already in full-swing here in the south… the weather is gorgeous (except for a bit of rain today!), the beaches are full, and tourists are making their first appearances along “the Côte”. Not to mention the locals who are stocking up on everything […]
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Winter in Provence is a time to bundle-up, grab your raclette machine and fire up some tasty cheese-laden potatoes, and start dreaming of the spring and summer months to come. At least that’s what gets us through the winters here… given it was a tender 7°C today (with a biting Mistral wind nipping at our […]
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We were invited to take a tour of Moustiers Ste Marie by local guide, Auriane – owner and operator of Getaway in Provence. She grew-up in this gorgeous little village and after few years of traveling and working abroad she decided to come back to her hometown and create a local tour-guide agency. Thanks to […]
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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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Bon weekend dear readers from an unseasonably sunny Provence. It’s hard to believe that we’re already half-way through October and I’ve yet to put my summer clothes away… we’re having amazing weather for this time of year. And another great thing about today is that we’re fortunate to have another guest post from Provence-expert extraordinaire, Sue […]
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Last month, we were very lucky to be a part of researching hotels for the latest edition of Charming Small Hotel Guides, France. We visited a total of eight hotels all across Corsica, each one more “charming” than the next, and all with something different – and sometimes magical – to offer. We did stay […]
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The lights, the action, the impossibly chic fashions (with impossibly chic people to match), Paris has something for everyone. And, if you’re like me, that something includes sampling, tasting, and trying on just about everything that I can squeeze in (or into) during a visit. It’s rare that we take long trips to the la […]
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The spectacular Gorges du Verdon (Google images). One of the nicest things about living in Provence is all of the incredible places you can visit that are just a short car-trip away. Today, we have another lovely guest post from Sue Aitken (of Boutique Provençale) who takes us on one of the most beautiful road trips […]
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There are many gorgeous beaches in our “department”, the Var, but during the summer we usually return to our trusted local favorites in and around Toulon. This year, we decided to go a bit “further afield” and explore some of the natural marvels of the region – starting with the beaches of Bormes-les-Mimosas. Now Bormes […]
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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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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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I’m always thrilled when I receive a guest post from Provence expert extraordinaire Sue Aitken and this week’s article is particularly interesting as it highlights a region we’ve yet to visit – the Luberon. Like many others, I read A Year in Provence when I arrived in the south of France, and I feel like many […]
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Greetings from a chilly south of France. Luckily, after a series of nasty storms, a touch of sun is forecast for this week… but until then, it’s been another weekend full of movies & hot soups. And as the saying goes, you don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone – these cold, winter days […]
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