Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities 5 Top Things to Do in Bandol, France September 12, 2025I recently returned from a family holiday in Bandol, France, an attractive coastal resort to the west of Toulon on the Côte d’Azur. It’s a popular holiday destination for French people, so if you’re a French-speaking Brit who prefers to be immersed in the language rather than surrounded by other Brits on holiday, this may …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore Autumn in Provence November 11, 2016Just the mention of Provence conjures up images of lavender and sunflowers. Beautiful indeed! But what about the autumn? Is there more to enjoy than just the lavender? Autumn in Provence has an intoxication all of its own. With the crowds have left and the temperatures slightly cooler. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards for Cheryl’s photos …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger Going, Going to France June 22, 2015Today started out early for me … like 5:30am to put together the last bit of packing. Admittedly, I’m not the best at packing light. Visits back and forth to France include shipping a few boxes by Fedex. It’s down to three 16″x20″ cartons each way. My travel Explore this Post…Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore Olive Tree Care September 14, 2015Here is a guide on how to take care of that irresistible little olive tree you bought to diversify your garden (if you weren’t travelling by plane that is). You may look at those little trees and think that ‘Oliviers’ won’t grow where you live- but with the right care you’ll be surprised! …Continue reading …Continue Reading