Sharing the joys of belle Provence.
Hi, I’m Tuula, a California native who’s been living in the south of France since 2010. I’m a travel writer for International Living magazine and part-time blogger sharing stories of life in belle Provence. Welcome, bienvenue.
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…
Holiday Happiness in Provence
Finding Your Festive Inner-Flâneur (in Saint Rémy) by Gayle Smith Padgett Bremond & Fils advent calender. Ho, ho, ho, as the holiday season approaches, indulging your festive spirit in Provence comes easily. Here in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, strings of twinkly lights and Joyeuses Fêtes banners festoon the narrow lanes and picturesque squares in and around centre-ville. Also, businesses…
French Riviera magic, Hidden Gems in the Luberon
A Luberon Gem: Domaine de la Citadelle La Domaine de la Citadelle In the mood for a wine-tasting, winery tour, museum visit, delectable meal, fun shopping, or stroll through a botanical garden? La Domaine de la Citadelle has you covered! This charming winery complex, set in the verdant Luberon Valley, is located just outside Ménerbes, the…
The Romance of the Vines, Adventures on the Road
Five Favorite Vendors at the Saint-Rémy Market THE big market day in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is Wednesday. In the wee hours, massive umbrellas begin spouting everywhere—across, around, and beyond the historic center. The goods on offer run the gamut from edibles to wearables, and much in between, such as olive wood platters, original watercolors, and genuine Laguiole cutlery.…
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