Explore · Guest Post · Road Trips South of France Musée de la Romanité in Nimes a Must-Visit December 3, 2018The British press has been fulsome in its praise of the Musée de la Romanité in Nimes which opened in June – I couldn’t wait to visit. Brand-new museums worldwide are using the latest building techniques and materials to construct breath-taking spaces with beautifully lit exhibits. And this is no exception. Plus, it is in …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Apt was once Apta Julia the Roman City November 4, 2021Did you know that Apt, France, was once an important Roman centre? In her introduction below, Julie touches on some of Apt’s fascinating history. A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to do a pop-up event with my jewellery in the cellar of our friends’ newly restored townhouse and apartments in the centre …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Road Trips South of France Things to See and Do When You Visit Nîmes, the Rome of France August 2, 2017Contributor blog post by Michel: As I have shared before, we try to find opportunities to hook up with our cousins who live near Montpellier in someplace mutually convenient for them and us. So one Saturday, a few months back, neighbors Bob, Darlene, Ed and Gwen in tow, we headed to visit Nîmes meet up with …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Nimes July 22, 2015Last week the Barefoot Blogger took a shopping trip into Nimes, the closest “big city” near Uzes. I had curtains on my mind. As much as I try, there’s always something I think will make my apartment in Uzes even better. This time I’m looking for some simple curtains for my …Continue reading here…Continue Reading