Greetings dear readers and friends. We’re enjoying a lovely start to October here in the South of France. And one of our favorite events of fall is taking place this weekend, the Olive Festival in Ollioules. One of the “classic” events of the season, people come from near and far to this small, picturesque village about… Continue reading Fall Festivals to Visit in Provence
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The Olive Festival in Ollioules… in photos
Greetings dear readers and friends! Well, we are enjoying lovely, sunny weather after an unseasonably cold start to fall. The leaves are starting to change colors (so pretty!) but it’s still a great time to be outdoors – as witnessed by all the hikers, bikers, and beach fans roaming around town. And what a nice… Continue reading The Olive Festival in Ollioules… in photos
Colors of the season… Fall in Provence
Greetings dear readers and friends! Well, fall in Provence is just whipping past us... witnessed by the fact that Christmas decorations are already on sale in most stores around town. Not to mention that they're preparing to open our local Christmas market (in Toulon) any day now. No complaints here, as Christmas in France is… Continue reading Colors of the season… Fall in Provence
10 Great Reasons to Visit Provence in the Fall
Greetings dear readers and friends! Well here we are, at the end of the summer, and sorry to say that I haven’t been a very active blogger because, well….summer! A summer in the south of France is something not quite of this world… full of festivals, bbq’s, lazy beach-days and 5 weeks of vacation… Continue reading 10 Great Reasons to Visit Provence in the Fall
Fall colors at the Provençal markets
What a glorious time of year in Provence! I think we can say that about all of the seasons in the south of France (well, actually, winter is no picnic if truth be told...) but somehow when each season rolls around I find something new to marvel about. This year I'm really taken with all… Continue reading Fall colors at the Provençal markets
Foto Friday… Beautiful Colors of Fall
Greetings dear readers from a decidedly chilly south of France. Our days are a lot shorter, nights cooler, and with the coming of the holiday season, its hard not to notice that winter's just around the corner. And since we don't have Thanksgiving to kick-off the holiday festivities, we've pushed straight ahead into the… Continue reading Foto Friday… Beautiful Colors of Fall