Generally when you think of the Luberon the villages of Gordes, Lacoste & Roussillon come to mind. It goes without saying that they are spectacular and beautiful places, but at the height of the summer their narrow streets are busy and I find that they can be far from relaxing places to visit. If like me, … More A peaceful escape & a view to die for
As you will have gathered from my posts I long to spend time in the markets that bring the towns in Provence to life. I can think of nothing nicer than wandering from stall to stall and shop to shop, absorbed by the intricate displays of fruit and veg and captured by the scents ranging from the tantalising smell of … More Happy Anniversary Darling
The last few days have been the inevitable chaos that comes with the end of the long summer, school holidays when we realise that our boys have grown to the extent that nothing fits any more and that the shops have been stripped clean of everything we need! Then there is the start of the … More Provence, No markets allowed!!
It’s August Bank Holiday Monday and we’ve just come back from a walk over Dartmoor at the back of the village wearing full wet weather kit, which is now drying on a rack over the Aga, which we had to light again this week after the temperature dipped. To say it is a miserable end … More Provence – Perfect any time of year (or Thoughts on a Soggy, August afternoon)
A tweet appeared on my time-line today from Vaucluse Tourisme (@ProvenceGuide) with a stunning photo of a basket overflowing with local fruit. Barquettes of strawberries, furry skinned peaches and apricots, large purple cherries and of course the delightfully fragrant melons. This got me thinking of the local markets that bring people flocking to the villages … More Real Fruit
Sunday mornings have now changed a bit in our house – whereas before we would get up early and somehow be dressed, breakfasted and have walked the dogs by about 8.30 – we now have a different pastime…. Coffee, computer & as many immobilier sites we can find, looking through the houses that are available … More Slow Sunday mornings and a bit of research
It’s the weekend and often I find my mind wandering South towards the wonderful market that takes place in L’Isle Sur La Sorgue every Sunday morning. The markets of Provence are incredible but this is by far my favourite – a real assualt on the senses with the bright colours of the Provencal fabric draping the stands; the colours … More Snail Syrup anyone??
What seemed like a simple decision a few days ago, perhaps is slightly more complicated than we first thought (particularly as my husband’s cycling shorts have now finally dried out!!) Don’t get me wrong the lure of living in the Luberon is huge, fuelled by the thought of sunshine, cycling (without getting soaked to the … More Lock, Stock & Barrel or a Foot in Both Camps
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