Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Luberon Restaurants: Sometimes It’s All About the Frites! March 28, 2017The truth is it doesn’t cost much to eat like a king in France. Though there are many Michelin-starred restaurants and fantastic dining experiences to be had, often it’s the simple café and bistro food that’s the best. The scrumptious buttery omelettes, the quiche, the crêpes, the freshest of salads—of which the lettuce was no …Continue Reading
Explore · Road Trips South of France Looking for Day Trip Ideas in Provence March 21, 2016Let us share some ideas on how to keep busy in Provence. Read about how Sassafras and Nutmeg spent their week in Provence. They enjoyed vineyards, a stop at St. Remy’s market, a bike ride along the Gorges de la Nesque, lunch in the village of Monieux and a other memorable experiences. How about following the …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France A Bridge To The Past: The Roman History of France Revisited October 24, 2016A visit back to Pont du Gard and Nimes with my guest from the US reminded me how much history is so close to me in the south of France. Revisit some of the Roman past with a tour to Nimes — one of the key Roman towns in “Gaul” during the days of Augustus. …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post Aix Mansions Sale Update April 12, 2016Last autumn, it was announced that two mansions in centre ville were for sale. The town authorities wished to divest themselves of buildings which weren’t functional and cost too much to maintain. Now there is some progress to report on one. The Hotel de Valbelle, currently the sous-prefecture, in rue Mignet, has been snapped up by …Continue Reading
