La Mirande Restaurant in Avignon @OurhouseinProvence
Our House in ProvenceRestaurant RecommendationsTaste

Lunch at La Mirande Restaurant in the shadow of the Pope’s Palace

Contributor blog post by Michel: One morning in October, we headed to Avignon with friends Steve and Mary for lunch at La Mirande Restaurant. Shirley and I had eaten at La Mirande before at the suggestion of fellow blogger, renown cooking instructor and friend Barbara at Cuisine de Provence, but this …

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How to Renovate in France on a Budget @CuriousProvence
Ashley Tinker

How to Renovate in France on a Budget

Contributor blog post by Ashley Tinker: How to Renovate in France on a Budget So you’ve bought your fixer-upper in France. The romanticism of Peter Mayle has snared you into the dream (or perhaps my blog?). You’re not a millionaire but you’ve got essentially a ruin of stones to work …

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Provencal Ratatouille Tastes Provence
David Scott AllenProvencal RecipesSide DishTaste

Provencal Ratatouille the French Laundry Way

A breathtaking display of deliciousness that could rival any of the old French Masters. This variation of Ratatouille speaks for itself. Artistically arranged tomatoes, peppers and eggplant bond together for a wonderful taste sensation topped with a refreshing vinaigrette followed by a drizzle of rich crema balsamica.

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Jane Langton at Mas d'Augustine @bfblogger2015
Barefoot BloggerBed & Breakfasts in ProvenceStay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

An Expat’s Life in A Chambre d’Hôtes in France: Jane’s Story

After visiting new friends Jane and Gary Langton at Mas d’Augustine, the chambres d’hôtes they own and run in the south of France, I asked if they would share their “inside” stories with me and Barefoot Blogger followers. Happily, they agreed! …Continue reading here for more about the Langton’s the owners …

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Roussillon, Chateau Canorgue @ShutrsSunflowrs
Caroline LongstaffeExpat Living and Real Estate

Living a ‘A Good Year’ even if it’s not in Provence!

Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: When ever I am feeling far away, yearning to be back in the Luberon in Provence, one of my solutions is to watch, yes for the hundredth time, ‘A Good Year.‘ Filmed minutes from Lourmarin, it perfectly encapsulates this stunning region; the alluring natural light, …

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le petit cafe retaurant in Oppede-le-Vieux @cobblestoneandvineyards
Cheryl ShufflebothamRestaurant RecommendationsTaste

Le Petit Café in the Majestic Oppède-le-Vieux

Some things just don’t change. Don’t you love it when you return to a place and it feels like nothing has skipped a beat while you were gone? Like le Petit Café located in the breathtaking Oppède-le-Vieux. The same white dog sitting on a spool in the centre of it …

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Maison Jalon #Accommodation in #Provence @MydreamyProvence
Bed & Breakfasts in ProvenceMy Dreamy ProvenceStay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Stunning Retro Chic Bed and Breakfast in Aix Countryside

Contributor blog post by Jill @My Dreamy Provence: It’s always a joy to stumble across something different! I used to lunch at a cool little restaurant in the centre of Aix en Provence full of vintage furniture serving delicious organic soups, salads and tarts. It was my favourite place; a little …

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pets in Provence @Vauclusedreamer
Julie Whitmarsh

Pusscat’s French Adventure in Provence

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: Some people must think we’re mad, but having bought the house in France, we had to decide what to do with our pets as between us we’ll be over here for about 5 months this summer. Our dog Millie (a gentle & rather dim …

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Network-Provence
Expat Living and Real EstateLiving in ProvenceRebecca Ronane

Why Should You be Networking in Provence

Or anywhere else, for that matter! This is a question that probably has not entered your thoughts, unless you are used to networking. Firstly what is it? In all honesty I didn’t have much idea when I started Network Provence in February 2015. By the way the dictionary definition states; …

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Roast Lamb Recipe Agneau juste a temp @Masdaugustine
Gary and Jane LangtonLambMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Easy Roast Lamb Recipe

Garlic and Rosemary infused tender leg of lamb cooked to perfect pink served with bright blanch vegetables. A must for your next dinner party or gathering.

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