Enjoying Our Year in Provence (Sorry Peter Mayle)
Julie WhitmarshContributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer:
It has just dawned on me that this time last year Andy was frantically packing the car, filling every possible space with bits we wanted to take with us to France ahead of setting off in the early hours to drive to Provence to complete the purchase of our long dreamed-for little house.
…Continue reading here for Julie’s post on their transition to living in Provence part-time (for now). They have fallen even more in love with the region than they had expected. The family has embraced the local festivals, ridden many miles on their bikes and found treasures at the countless brocante markets, vide greniers and even the local recycling centre.
Via:: Vaucluse Dreamer
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