Four years ago, we set off from the UK to drive Fifi, our delightfully old, very characterful 2CV, home to Provence. It ended up being rather a memorable journey when her clutch collapsed at Brantome and we had to leave her in a garage there for 2 weeks, whilst we waited for her to be … More Collonges La Rouge, a very beautiful village.
Over the last few weeks, we have got a little bit further under the skin ofthe local area, and it’s taken us to some very different places, most recentlyon a guided tour of the Cathédrale Sainte Anne, in the heart of Apt, focusing on its medieval history. Each year the weekend of the ‘Journées du … More The incredible story of Apt, a Queen and the birth of The Sun King
Yesterday morning I cycled up to Roussillon for the weekly market and to sit on the wall enjoying the view and the vivid colours of the Ochre cliffs that define the village. When I arrived it was lovely & quiet and I popped into the Boulangerie to buy breakfast, where I ended up chatting to … More The Legend of Roussillon – a tale of illicit love and a tragic end!
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