Ashley Tinker · Explore Visiting the Pink Flamingos of Camargue in Provence April 26, 2018Flamingos in Provence Did you know that we have a lot of pink flamingos in Provence? It’s not something that one would associate with the place of hilltop towns, olives, almonds, sunflowers, and lavender but that is my favourite thing about this region- it’s diversity. From our location in Provence, close to St Remy, we can drive an …Continue Reading
Explore · Gayle Padgett · Locals Travel Tips A Great Place to See Flocks of Flamingos in Provence September 14, 2023Calling all nature and bird lovers! During your trip to Provence, you won’t want to miss the family-friendly Parc Ornithologique de Pont-de-Gau. This birding hot spot in the Camargue is near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, where you will see pink flamingos and many other birds. See Flamingos and More This is far from a contained bird zoo. Instead, …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Provencal History & Traditions White Horses on the Beach: Festival d’ Abrivados Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer May 16, 2016When I heard there were going to be white horses racing on the beach at Saites-Maries-de-la-Mer, I couldn’t wait to get there. I sent a note to my photographer friend, Alan McBride, and suggested he join me with his fancy cameras. It was an event neither of us could miss! Continue reading here for photos …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore The Bullfight Corrida: A Dance with Death October 23, 2014When I decided to move to France, bullfights never entered my mind. Who knew the traditionally Spanish events exist in the south of France? Years ago, I attended a bullfight in Spain. It was the “thing to do” for a 20-something college kid visiting Barcelona. All I remember about it was that I bought a …Continue Reading