Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities A visit to Avignon and the Jardin des Doms during the Festival of Avignon October 10, 2017When we go to Avignon, we try to park at the Hotel Mercure garage because the stairs exit close to the Popes’ Palace. Right next to the stairway, is the Hôtel des Monnaies (mint), the earliest private Baroque monument in Avignon. It sits opposite the main entrance to the Popes’ Palace. It was built in 1619 …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Travel WiFi Roaming and SIM Cards In France September 18, 2015Provence is paradise…until you attempt to get cell coverage or WiFi access in some Provencal villages. One could blame the thick walls built with stones from Roman foundations, or the at times violent weather. However, the reality is that cellular network coverage is limited in some areas. Apparently, I should have paid more attention when …Continue Reading
Explore · Stay Fit 10 Top Ideas for Indoor Activities on the French Riviera January 12, 2016Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: There are times when you need to find an activity or something to do indoors, as a family or for a group of children, even on the Côte d’Azur. Our climate is famed for its 300 days of sun a year but that still leaves another 65 or 66 …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities 10 Magical Places to Discover in Aix-en-Provence February 19, 2020Guest Post: If you have already had your fill of Paris with its Eiffel Tower and other sights, then it’s time to rediscover France. In this article, we suggest you go on a tour of Aix-en-Provence, which is located near Marseille. We deliberately overlooked the most popular and iconic sights – you can see those …Continue Reading
