Explore · Our House in Provence Visit to Aix-en-Provence, City of a Thousand Fountains August 4, 2017As I have written previously, one of our favourite towns is Aix-en-Provence. The capital of Provence in the Middle Ages is about one hour and 15 minutes from our home in Sablet. Cousin Annick lives in a nearby village. One morning, a few months back, we headed there with our friends from Windsor to visit …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Step back in time Hotel de Caumont in Aix August 12, 2015You can almost hear the clip-clop of the horses’ hooves maneuvering their master’s carriages on the cobblestones. Glance through the majestic iron gates into the cour d’honneur at l’Hôtel de Caumont and let the elegant limestone façade transport you to another era. The grand entrance was unique even in the chic Quartier Mazarin in Aix-en-Provence. …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore 7 Great Ideas for An Autumn Weekend Near Uzes November 13, 2015Autumn is my favorite time of year in Uzes. The tourists have left, or at least the crowds are gone. The weather is cool. The colors of nature and the man-made village walls, homes and regal buildings are all the shades of red and yellow against the autumn sky. Most …Continue reading here for Deborah’s …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities 10 Places in Provence Art Students Should Definitely Visit November 26, 2020Provence in France is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here, you can come across ancient Roman ruins, picturesque villages, and lavender fields. In this southern region, you can see the magnificent and colourful landscapes along the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of Provence inspired many famous artists. Among them are Van Gogh, …Continue Reading
