Explore Into the blue of Provence…a hint of summer May 27, 2015Feels like the start of summer here in Provence……… the light is incredible……. translucent…… and the blue sky is electrifying! The region has started to warm up. It started in early May – the chill of the early morning and evening has gone making way for a soft warm feeling. Almond trees, cherry trees and …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore The Lavender is at its best at Mont Ventoux July 23, 2015Contributor blog post by David Taylor: July is without doubt one of my favourite months, its reliably hot, notably this year being very settled with above average temperatures. One can breakfast outside and take lunch in the shade of the plane trees. The balmy evening temperatures are perfect too for alfresco dining under moonlit skies. …Continue Reading
Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Cassis – a special seaside day trip in Provence May 6, 2015It takes only forty minutes from Aix en Provence to transport yourself to the soft and sandy beach of Cassis near the enchanting little port. It’s a delight any time of the year – winter with a warm blanket and a windbreaker and summer with Explore this Post …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence It’s Time to Make the Wine October 21, 2014It’s time to make wine in France. Remember the TV ad for Dunkin’ Donuts: “It’s time to make the donuts!” It’s time to make wine in France. Unusually cool weather over the summer months caused a late grape harvest. (“La vendange”) Explore this Post…Continue Reading
