Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Pottery Day Out in Saint Quentin la Poterie September 27, 2016During our recent stay at Mas d’Augustine in Langudoc-Roussillion, we took a quick drive to check out the nearby village of Saint Quentin la Poterie. Saint Quentin has had a history of pottery making for centuries. Kilns (where the clay is baked) date back to the 13th century here. …Continue reading here for Ashley’s photos and …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Paul Shawcross Photographer and Writer Paul Shawcross Shares his Provence November 28, 2014France got in the way of Spain. That might be the way Paul Shawcross would describe his first taste of France in 1979. His plan was to drive through France en-route to discovering Spain. He stopped at a campground in Millau, part of the amazing Tarn River Gorge. It was here that Paul says he …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste My St Remy Market Morning Ritual January 7, 2016I’m walking briskly through the streets at 8 am. The greys and blues of St. Remy compliment this time of day. I am a creature of habit. The sun will be hitting the terrace at Café de la Place soon. My morning coffee is waiting. Continue reading here to learn about Ashley’s typical morning at …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Need 5 Reasons to visit Cotignac August 6, 2015Cotignac’s permanent population hovers around 2,300 people. The official count swells on a sunny Tuesday when throngs of visitors appraise market stalls on the main street — Cours Gambetta. A column of plane trees provide welcome shade to vendors watching their stands that are heaving with tempting melons from Cavaillon, fresh goat cheeses and intoxicating …Continue Reading
