French Decor: All the Designing Secrets You Need to Know
French decor is all about effortless elegance. It’s bold, sophisticated, and chic. It’s also often a combination of old and new trends. NellyRodi director of consumer trends and insights Vincent Gregoire believes there is a renewed curiosity about the French style. So if you are curious about French decor here …
French decor is all about effortless elegance. It’s bold, sophisticated, and chic. It’s also often a combination of old and new trends. NellyRodi director of consumer trends and insights Vincent Gregoire believes there is a renewed curiosity about the French style. So if you are curious about French decor here …
The Remarkable Garden at Abbaye de Valsaintes is a Must Visit
Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: I have always loved gardens, although I have to admit to not being a great gardener myself. A summer garden with deep herbaceous borders, filled with the scent and colour of roses is always a delight and we have some delightful ones around us in …
Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: I have always loved gardens, although I have to admit to not being a great gardener myself. A summer garden with deep herbaceous borders, filled with the scent and colour of roses is always a delight and we have some delightful ones around us in …
Discovering Château de Bourgane Near Apt
Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Despite living here in Provence for over ten years we continue to make great discoveries! Château de Bourgane is on the road leading from Apt to Saint Saturnin Les Apt. The Chateau dates to 1775 and was probably one of the most important houses in …
Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Despite living here in Provence for over ten years we continue to make great discoveries! Château de Bourgane is on the road leading from Apt to Saint Saturnin Les Apt. The Chateau dates to 1775 and was probably one of the most important houses in …
The Jardins d’Albertas of Bouc-Bel-Air and Casanova’s Visit in Provence
Contributor blog post by Nutmeg: Whether fiction or not, Nutmeg thinks it is appropriate that Casanova the infamous Venetian writer, gambler and reputed womanizer is weaved into the history of les Jardins d’Albertas. This garden, owned by the Albertas family, is located just a few minutes outside of Aix-en-Provence in the …
Contributor blog post by Nutmeg: Whether fiction or not, Nutmeg thinks it is appropriate that Casanova the infamous Venetian writer, gambler and reputed womanizer is weaved into the history of les Jardins d’Albertas. This garden, owned by the Albertas family, is located just a few minutes outside of Aix-en-Provence in the …
Why Visit Les Sentiers de L’Abondance a Special Garden Project in Eygalieres
On a hot July afternoon, Girl Gone Gallic and I set out to discover Provence’s pathways of abundance. The inspiration for the name of this property came from a book by French author and garden lover Adrienne Cazeilles. Les Sentiers de L’Abondance is the name of a unique garden located …
On a hot July afternoon, Girl Gone Gallic and I set out to discover Provence’s pathways of abundance. The inspiration for the name of this property came from a book by French author and garden lover Adrienne Cazeilles. Les Sentiers de L’Abondance is the name of a unique garden located …
La Louve a Remarkable Garden and Green Oasis in Bonnieux
It rains a lot in Normandy. So, two residents of northern France to deciding to spend their retirement years in Provence would hardly be considered unusual. Sylvie and Pascal Verger were searching for a village house with a garden for their relocation from Honfleur. However, the trigger for their real …
It rains a lot in Normandy. So, two residents of northern France to deciding to spend their retirement years in Provence would hardly be considered unusual. Sylvie and Pascal Verger were searching for a village house with a garden for their relocation from Honfleur. However, the trigger for their real …
A New French Riviera Garden Festival
Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: The ‘Festival des Jardins de la Cote d’Azur’ looks to be an interesting new venture. It runs every day from 1st April to 1st May in Nice, Cannes, Grasse, Antibes and Menton. There are two sections to this festival. The first will be 10 gardens specially …
Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: The ‘Festival des Jardins de la Cote d’Azur’ looks to be an interesting new venture. It runs every day from 1st April to 1st May in Nice, Cannes, Grasse, Antibes and Menton. There are two sections to this festival. The first will be 10 gardens specially …
Jardin de l’Achimiste in Provence
Contributor blog post by Ginger and Nutmeg: In a green maze – that is how your journey starts. Wandering aimlessly through the hedge circuit your footsteps form the letters, as your shoulders rub against the thick shrubbery. The characters spell Bereishit the first word of the Torah, a Hebrew word …
Contributor blog post by Ginger and Nutmeg: In a green maze – that is how your journey starts. Wandering aimlessly through the hedge circuit your footsteps form the letters, as your shoulders rub against the thick shrubbery. The characters spell Bereishit the first word of the Torah, a Hebrew word …
Colourful autumn garden in Provence
Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: We are experiencing the most wonderful autumn in the South of France. For several weeks now the mercury has been hitting the 20s, with a high of 28°c last week! November is often lovely on the French Riviera but these temperatures are even higher …
Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: We are experiencing the most wonderful autumn in the South of France. For several weeks now the mercury has been hitting the 20s, with a high of 28°c last week! November is often lovely on the French Riviera but these temperatures are even higher …
A Flower Filled Visit to a Remarkable Garden in Lauris
Tethered to a cliff edge overlooking the Durance River and the plains of the Luberon you will find a unique garden in the hilltop village of Lauris. This garden envisioned and operated by Couleur Garance is located on what were the terraces of the 18th century Chateau de Lauris. Jardin …
Tethered to a cliff edge overlooking the Durance River and the plains of the Luberon you will find a unique garden in the hilltop village of Lauris. This garden envisioned and operated by Couleur Garance is located on what were the terraces of the 18th century Chateau de Lauris. Jardin …