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… Continue reading How to Pack for Provence
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A charming tour of Moustiers Ste Marie with Getaway in Provence
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… Continue reading A charming tour of Moustiers Ste Marie with Getaway in Provence
Packing your bags… 5 tips for staying stylish in the south of France
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.… Continue reading Packing your bags… 5 tips for staying stylish in the south of France
Guest Post… Beautiful villages of Le Gard Provençal
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… Continue reading Guest Post… Beautiful villages of Le Gard Provençal
Traveling to Paris… a few tips for your trip
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… Continue reading Traveling to Paris… a few tips for your trip
Guest Post… Road Trip to the Gorges du Verdon
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… Continue reading Guest Post… Road Trip to the Gorges du Verdon