Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Must Visit the Pope’s Palace in Avignon France April 9, 2018I have ignored my blog for far too long. Busy at work and projects at home, so I never seem to find quiet time to share adventures with you. So here I am. I hope to be here more frequently from now on. As followers of the “Our House in Provence” blog know, Shirley and …Continue Reading
Inspire · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions French National Anthem La Marseillaise the History of the Song July 12, 2019Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: It took a Revolution France’s rousing national anthem, the Marseillaise, was written during the French Revolution. In 1792 the Revolution was in full swing, and all the monarchies of Europe were nervous. It made them uneasy to see people rise up against a king, and it was in their best interest to …Continue Reading
Explore · Renata Haidle · Villages Towns and Cities Why I’m Heading Back to Avignon, France February 23, 2022Back To France 22 months. 22 months of uncertainty and worry, of hopes that were dashed, of plans that didn’t come true. 22 months of maybes and if onlys. 22 months of a feeling I ended up calling traveller’s despair. The gnawing fear that France, like the rest of the world, would change, that things …Continue Reading
Explore · Margo Lestz Discover the Curious History of the Gallic Rooster of France July 7, 2017Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: Many nations are represented by the symbol of an animal. Normally, they choose one whose characteristics reflect those of the country: The United Kingdom chose the brave lion and the United States claims the majestic bald eagle. What animal do you think represents France? … The barnyard rooster. …Continue reading here to discover why the Gallic …Continue Reading
