Provence

France is not so far away…

12 August 2011
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Imagine waking up to a rich sea of fresh lavender – you’re in the quintessential Provence villa of your dreams, complete with open shutters and copper pots hanging on old nails in the stone walls. The paint’s a little chipped in your sitting room but you wouldn’t change a thing; after all, it adds to [...]

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Cats of Provence 2

3 July 2011
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I can’t help it! I love cats (all animals, really but especially cats) and enjoy snapping a few pics when they are being their most adorable selves. This won’t be the last time I share some of my favorite images of French Kitties… so please enjoy! One fine day, I was walking up the narrow [...]

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Fine Art Friday: Cézanne in Provence

1 July 2011
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When visiting Aix-en-Provence, it’s hard to ignore the presence of Paul Cézanne (1839-1906). The post-impressionist grew up in the bustling town and markings throughout the city wind you pass the house he was born in, his father’s old hat shop and countless other sites that played a part, big or small, in the artist’s life [...]

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Le Grand Voyage: Provence

30 May 2011
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After racing through Bordeaux, I continued on to Provence for the next leg of Le Grand Voyage road trippin’ around France. A few destinations were among the top of the list. First up, Arles; ancient city and inspiration to Van Gogh’s most successful period. Next, Aix-en-Provence and Le Tholonet for some time with Cézanne whose [...]

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Fine Art Friday: Van Gogh in Arles

27 May 2011
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Thought to be as old as 2800 years, Arles is a gem standing proudly amid other Provençal giants such as Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Marseille. Though the smallest of the group, the city exudes the heart of Provence culture with treasures packed along its narrow street, including early signs of Roman occupation as far back as [...]

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Guest Post with Andi

9 April 2011
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I was delighted when Andi (above) from Misadventures with Andi asked me to participate in her Beyond Paris series that takes a look at the lives of those living outside the grandeur of Paris. I was very happy to share my adventures exploring the great outdoors of Provence. I hope you enjoy! And a big [...]

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The First Signs of Spring in Provence

21 March 2011
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Tightly closed shutters around the village are quickly being replaced with freshly potted flowers. When I first arrived, it didn’t take long for me to note that there was a bitter chill in the air, particularly at night. This was a surprise. Provence is supposed to be filled with nothing but the yellowest sun and [...]

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Waiting for Warmth

4 February 2011
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There is no doubt about it: I’m a wuss when it comes to the cold, but in my defense I wasn’t always this way. None the less, I’m still finding it nearly impossible to crawl out of my warm, toasty bed each morning. The unmistakeable, bitter cold (about 45˚F inside) still hangs heavy in my [...]

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