Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Vaison-la-Romaine a Tale of Two Towns October 21, 2016You are probably not aware but this past July, we had the pleasure of a visit from daughter Tricia, her husband Alvin and two of our wonderful grandchildren; Avery and Caedon. We have talked and planned for this visit for a long time. We knew that we had to plan things to keep the little …Continue Reading
Explore · Sophia van Woensel-Mose Choose Marseille or Aix-en-Provence? Give me both! July 29, 2015The Debate One of the favourite pastimes of the Aixois is fervently discussing the town’s many qualities. They cite the climate, culture and architecture; rave about the shopping and surrounding countryside; and compare notes on their favourite Luberon village, Mediterranean beach, local wine and restaurant. When we first moved here, I would often enthusiastically add …Continue Reading
Explore 3 (unusual) things to love about Nice May 8, 2015Most people dream about visiting Nice once in their lives…Phoebe Thomas shares Three things I love about Nice. Nice is a city of contrasts, located on the beautiful Mediterranean sea hemmed in by Alps, its location is hard to beat. Contrast the bright blue sea with the snow-capped mountains; the reds and ochres of the …Continue Reading
Explore · Road Trips South of France A Sea-side Lunch in Cassis October 20, 2015Cassis is located just east of Marseille and is very famous for the adjacent large towering white cliffs. The cliffs are equally stunning as those found along the English Chanel in Normandy. There are beautiful inlets called les Calanques that are accessible mostly by boat, or in some cases by tough hiking routes. It is …Continue Reading
