Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer Who Knew?
Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Provencal History & TraditionsPlanning a visit to the Camargue to see the white horses? Here’s another stop to add to your list.
What I love about living in France is not only the opportunity to travel in this fabulous country but also the chance to re-learn history. What I never expected, though, was to find biblical folklore.
Who knew, for example, that Lazarus and Mary Magdalene ended up in France? According to Provencal tales, which I learned upon my recent day trip to Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer, Lazarus; his sister, Martha; Mary Magdalene; and Mary of James, sister of the Virgin; …Continue reading here for the story of the two Marys and St. Sarah and why many people make an annual pilgrimage to the church in Saintes Maries de la Mer.
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Good morning Deborah, by searching internet for a long term rental in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, I find your website. I read about you and was surprised that you left South Carolina, specially Beaufort. Beaufort is my absolutely favorite place in USA and visited so many times. Last time in 2016. But after my divorce of 25 years marriage in 2016 and Corona, I find my new favorite place in south of France. I come since 2021 every month to Saintes-Maries. I’m from Germany. I have the opportunity working online in my job next. That will give me the opportunity living in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. I hope I can live my dream.
Thank you, I have passed your message along. You should check with the tourist office in Saintes-Maries de la Mer as they may have some ideas for long-term rentals.