After nearly 30 years of dreaming we've finally bought our own bit of Provence and spend as much time there as possible. A lover of everything about the area especially the markets, the Brocante hunting & cycling the quiet lanes. Blogging about my favourite things in the area from places to visit, shopping and cycle trips
The last few weeks seem to have passed by in a blur of village, school & college events and yet it still doesn’t really feel like Summer……. This school term always seems to go quickly, but to be honest it feels as if someone is removing the days in the middle of the week at the … More Countdown to a Few Days Away
I can’t help it, I really enjoy being close to nature. We live in a small village, nearly 1000 feet up on Dartmoor within the National Park so we have a daily procession of sheep, cows and ponies walking past our front gate – and occasionally breaking in to eat whatever they can find in … More N is for Nature – Flora, Fauna & sometimes a snake!
So that’s it – we’re home after another fantastic couple of weeks in the Luberon and yes we do have our next holiday booked and yes we are already counting the days until we go again. We do live in a lovely part of the country, right on the edge of Dartmoor & within a … More The Simple, Natural & Uncomplicated Pleasures of Provence
‘So what do you think?’ asked my hubby as we were cycling back along the round Luberon Trail from Merindol this afternoon. ‘What do you mean? – What do I think?’ I asked in return, only for him to reply ‘How long do you think it would take us to get bored here?’ The simple … More Two Weeks in Provence – Day 14 – How long do you think it would take us to get bored?
Well another day has passed in a bit of a blur. Somehow a cycle ride of just under 20 miles managed to take up most of the day, so rather than a wordy blog tonight I thought I would do a picture-book version ………………… The day started with the relatively short, quiet cycle to L’Isle … More Two Weeks in Provence – Day 13 – A short cycle taking the whole day
As we were sat in Roussillon today, my hubby said ‘I really love just getting somewhere’ and to be honest I had to agree with him. Over the years we have spent time in cars just hopping from one attraction to another, fighting to get into parking spaces, taking a brief look at the sights, … More Two Weeks in Provence – Day 12 – It’s the getting there that counts
There are some things your children will never let you forget. A good few years ago we spent a month in New Zealand, having a fantastic time pottering around the islands. One evening, whilst we were staying near Rotorua I suggested that we follow the signs for a nature walk before tea ‘How long is … More Two Weeks in Provence – Day 11 – One of Mum’s 10 minute walks.
To be honest after 2 days of going to markets the boys felt they needed the morning off and opted to stay at the house whilst hubby & I headed off to Forcalquier for the morning. As I mentioned last week the market at Forcalquier seems to have more of a local craft focus than … More Two Weeks in Provence – Day 10 – A ‘crafty’ morning @ Forcalquier
Sunday here really wouldn’t be Sunday without a trip to L’Isle Sur La Sorgue market and today was no exception, particularly as I had noticed that there would be an extended Brocante market over the Pentecost Bank Hoilday. Once again the boys accepted their fate & happily cycled through the lanes to the town. Last … More Two Weeks in Provence -Day 9 – A quiet cycle & the ‘Fete de L’Olivier’
Overnight I have gone from being on my own to having my hubby & 2 boys with me, which is lovely and as expected has added a new, very nice dimension to the holiday . So after feeding the chickens & having a leisurely breakfast we set off on bikes ‘en famille’ to head towards Apt … More Two Weeks in Provence – Day 8 – A family picnic & an unexpectedly hilly cycle
Postcards from Provence and beyond 