Caroline Longstaffe · Explore Watch this video glimpse into Uzès May 4, 2016The enchanting medieval bastide city of Uzès, just outside of Provence, in Languedoc Roussillon. Come and wander its cobbled streets, and admire its gently worn, shuttered buildings. Discover the Ducal château, its Medieval Garden and the iconic Fenestrelle tower. Continue reading here for the rest of Caroline’s post and why you too might want to …Continue Reading
Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Villages Towns and Cities City Visit to Aix-en-Provence 5 Must-See Locations November 23, 2018By Sophie Bellard: 7 am. Merchants set up their stalls in a beautiful square, surrounded by old high trees and sparkling fountains. Locals are sitting at the nearby café sipping an espresso and enjoying the cool morning breeze. It is not long before the square is filled with a crowd eager to discover Provence’s colours …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Mediterranean Cruise Shore Excursions: The French Riviera October 18, 2017I’ve been asking Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France Tours to tell me all about her Mediterranean cruise shore excursions. There are several of you who have contacted the Barefoot Blogger for information. Read on and learn about going ashore along the French Riviera. Even if you’re an armchair traveler, you’ll enjoy the visit. As I’ve …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Arles: Feria du Riz Food and Fashion September 19, 2014Just tell me there’s a bullfight close to Uzes, and I’m there. As usual, there’s always a party that makes the corrida even more fun. Arles, a town less than an hour down the road that’s mostly famous for being one of Van Gogh’s “hangouts”. The Feria du Riz, the annual Rice Harvest Festival, celebrates …Continue Reading
