Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Why Visit Aigues-Mortes the Old Mediterranean Port June 3, 2022It had been quite a few years since we visited Aigues-Mortes, so when cousin Jean-Marc suggested we go somewhere on the sea, I suggested we go there. I still recall the first time we went to Aigues-Mortes, years before buying our house in Sablet, with Tante Edith, Jean-Marc’s mother. Aigues-Mortes was founded in 1240 by …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Summer’s in Full Swing in the South of France August 29, 2016Tourism in France is down from the norm some say. In Uzes and the villages in the south of France that I’ve visited recently, it’s hard to tell. There’s lots going on and plenty of people around to enjoy it all. Fete Votive in Uzes A summer event that everyone looks forward to attending …Continue …Continue Reading
Explore · Gayle Padgett · Villages Towns and Cities A Visit to Mougins and 5 Things To Do June 16, 2022While in Mougins to give a talk on my latest book, The Birdwatcher’s Wife, I was delighted to reacquaint myself with the enchanting area. My previous visit had been three years ago when I made a presentation on my first book, Passion for Provence: 22 Keys to La Belle Vie. Happily, I found the region …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Fete de la Courge in Rians October 8, 2014Next weekend (11th and 12th October) sees the annual Fete de la Courge in Rians in the Var, and it is one of my favourite village festivals: mainly as it is so very un-English. It is an excellent opportunity to see a work-a-day Provencal village, totally non-touristy, celebrating local produce.…Continue Reading
