Inspire · Learning French · Virginie Van Der Wees · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Learn About the Tour de France Bilingual Text with Details June 24, 2024My husband is a sports fan… all sports! And bike racing is one of them. He, therefore, watches the Tour de France every year, especially the mountain stages. So he’s in a great position to give me all the information I need to write this article with details about the Tour de France and its …Continue Reading
Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Virginie Van Der Wees The Story of Bouillabaisse: Marseille’s Seafood Delicacy and a Recipe October 14, 2024When French immersion students stay with us, they are always surprised that my children love garlic confit, olives, and fish soup. So, sometimes we eat bouillabaisse at home. My cousin lives in Marseille and has a delicious bouillabaisse recipe shared below in English and French. In this article, I will also share the story of …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Paula Kane Saying Goodbye to Fall Weather and Provence November 14, 2018By Paula Kane Here it is, the last full weekend of my stint in Provence. The time always whips by and it’s hard to believe I’ve been here just over two months already. This stretch is often punctuated with a wide range of emotions, and this year has been no different. We’ve been so lucky …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Author Patricia Sands Has a Fatal Attraction to Provence August 21, 2018One of my summer highlights is the chance to catch up with author Patricia Sands during her annual visit to Provence. Sands is a remarkable person. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, writer, photographer and a possiblitarian. Yes, for Patricia Sands, it is possible to achieve anything in life if you want it badly enough …Continue Reading