Days out in Provence – Postcards from Provence and beyond

My Perfect Day in Aix-En-Provence – Ending in Rugby Euphoria.

May 24, 2026

My perfect day in Aix-en-Provence unfolded through exploring the historic streets, market, and classic Provence atmosphere, visiting the Toulouse Lautrec Exhibition at the Hotel Caumont— before ending in unforgettable rugby scenes as Provence Rugby secured a dramatic barrage victory. A glimpse of our life in southern France at its absolute best. … More My Perfect Day in Aix-En-Provence – Ending in Rugby Euphoria.

Walking the Cap d’Antibes

March 1, 2026

We had always planned our last day of our trip to the Côte d’Azur, around stopping in Aix, on the way home, to watch the rugby. We know our priorities! Having secured the 2 paintings in the auction earlier in the week, we also had to ensure we were at the auctioneer’s, just outside Aix, … More Walking the Cap d’Antibes

Walking the coast path around Cap Ferrat

February 26, 2026

After the cloud of yesterday, we woke today, to blue skies and a gentle warmth in the rising sun. A perfect day for a long walk along the coast path around Cap Ferrat. Cap Ferrat is just the other side of the bay to Villefranche, so all we needed to do was pack the coffee … More Walking the coast path around Cap Ferrat

The Fête du Citron and a long walk

February 25, 2026

Thirty seven years ago today Andy and I wandered up the aisle of a little church, on the edge of the Cotswolds, and tied the knot. So how better to celebrate the occasion than to take one of our favourite walks, on the Côte D’Azur, from Menton to the village of Saint Agnes. During the … More The Fête du Citron and a long walk

Exploring the coast between Nice and Villefranche.

February 24, 2026

We have come to Villefranche, with our walking shoes and clothes for walking in all-weathers (after our trip to Antibes last month, we hav decided that it’s better to be safe than sorry) Happily, today was destined to be dry and bright, so after breakfast, we pulled on our shoes and set off to walk … More Exploring the coast between Nice and Villefranche.

Exploring the mimosa woods above Cannes

February 23, 2026

I will start with a very simple admission. I love Mimosa. Not the orange juice and champagne version, although I won’t turn one away if it’s offered; but the bright yellow pompoms of the mimosa trees that herald the start of Spring, in the hills of the Cote D’Azur. There is something simply joyous about … More Exploring the mimosa woods above Cannes

The Tour de France on Mont Ventoux . What an incredible day

July 23, 2025

Last year, when the route for this year’s Tour de France was unveiled, we knew that on 22nd July, we would be somewhere on Mont Ventoux, and everything else in life would just have to work around it. Both Andy and I have been lucky enough to watch the riders on the fabled Giant of … More The Tour de France on Mont Ventoux . What an incredible day

Music by Candlelight in Nimes

September 4, 2024

I’m not known for following advertising links on Instagram. Normally, I’m bombarded with adverts for wall pilates, hormone balancers and women’s cycle clothing (so I suppose it could be worse), but a few weeks ago, a promoted post slipped into my timeline, advertising a candlelight concert of the music of Lord of The Rings and … More Music by Candlelight in Nimes

Ici, Ici, C’est La Provence

May 24, 2024

It would be fair to say that we love rugby. Since getting together in the mid 1980s, Andy and I have always enjoyed watching club matches, and more recently followed and supported the boys on their own rugby adventures too. At first, when we lived in North Wiltshire, we would go to watch Bath play. … More Ici, Ici, C’est La Provence

A busy week and an incredible evening out

February 19, 2023

It feels like this is becoming a bit of a broken record now, when I say that it’s been another chaotic week. It may have been a bit busy, but it’s also been very lovely, as not only did Andy return after a stay back in Devon, but he arrived with our youngest son Tom, … More A busy week and an incredible evening out