Keith Van Sickle The Legends of Provence: Monk Romée de Villeneuve a Fable August 7, 2018The following is my interpretation from the book “Legendes de Provence” by Eugene Bressy. This book is a series of short stories about the legends of Provence. I let you decide whether you choose to believe this fable or not. “There is no rampart against gossip.”—Molière Falling for Gossip One bright day in the 13th century the …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Bories the Stone Heart of Provence September 25, 2019The following is a chapter on the stone Bories of Provence is adapted from Mary-Lou Weisman’s book, Playing House in Provence: How Two Americans Became a Little Bit French. The Weismans arrived in Provence in September 2003 for the first of many visits to the South of France. The couple was not content to visit …Continue Reading
Inspire · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions Gaspard de Besse: Robin Hood of Provence September 20, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: Just like Robin Hood, Gaspard de Besse robbed from the rich (who detested him) and gave to the poor (who adored him). But while Robin Hood’s roots are shrouded in mystery, there’s no doubt about the identity of our French outlaw. …Continue reading here for details on France’s Robin Hood …Continue Reading
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions A Guide to the Chateaux of the Alpilles Hilltop Castles May 21, 2019Chateaux Guide the Alpilles Castles If you’ve spent time in the Alpilles, the small mountain range near St-Rémy-de-Provence, you’ve probably spotted a medieval chateau or two. Some are hard to miss, like the magnificent chateau and fortified city of Les Baux. Others are little more than piles of rubble. The Alpilles were once dense with …Continue Reading
