Tag: South of France
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‘Cucuron market day & lunch in Ansouis’
‘Market day in cucuron & lunch in the town of Ansouis’ During our Provence road trip, we stayed in Lourmarin for three nights and we were recommended by our B&B owner to visit cucuron (only 4km away), because it was Tuesday, the town’s official market day. Little did we know that cucuron is actually the…
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The Artsy Saint Rémy de Provence
‘Saint Rémy de Provence, a town filled with culture and art dating back to the ancient Romans yearns to be discovered with its provencial charm’ The drive to this quintessential provincial town is filled with sunflower fields, perfumed olive groves and tree-lined roads and the Alpilles mountain range. Home to Van Gogh, Saint Rémy is…
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Charming Uzes, the foodie town
‘Charming cozy town of Uzes is a gastronomic dream’ In all of Provence, I had my favourite escargot in La Parenthése that were soaked in a vibrant green parsley jus and the best morning market experience. I love the ambiance in Uzes, it is cozy and untainted by tourism that much divert to famous places…
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Gone soap shopping in Uzes.
‘Shopping for all things lavender’ We sit in the corner of place Dampmartin and rue pélisserie in a cozy quintessential cafe ( chez cerise) fulfilling our morning caffeine dose taking in the hassle of the buzy weekend morning. Lured in by the antique pottery, cast iron chairs and darling owner, we started our day…
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The Slowlife Guide to Lourmarin
‘Provence’s peaceful gem, Lourmarin’ We pass through dozens of vineyards and countless blue shutter provincial houses as we drive through the winding country roads of the Lubéron region, that is a picture-esq corner in the southern foothills of the Alps. Most of the beautiful towns are in close proximity, making it easy to visit breathtaking…
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A scenic Travel route from Italy to France
‘The scenic travel route from Southern Italy to Provence’ Travelling by car is the best way to get everything out your holiday as this gives you the freedom to travel to se many different destinations. My husband and I have been exploring this way for the last nine years and it makes the holiday feel…
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From Puglia to Provence
What a dreamy holiday it was travelling from Southern Italy to Provence France. I wanted to share a few photos from our overall trip before breaking it down to individual posts. The holiday was all about cozy destinations, amazing food & wine and soaking up the sunshine to prepare us for fall! Perfection! I gathered…
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A stroll through Antibes Market
Antibes, Côte d’Azur Antibes, an art-laden town famous to Picasso and Ernst filled with cobblestone streets dressed with flowers, exquisite patisseries and colourful boutiques. Here you see the perfect crisp white shirts drying off window sills and pastel coloured buildings, 16th century ramparts that lead you to the town square. We strolled through the highlight…
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White Maxi in VilleFranche sur Mer
Villefranche sur Mer, Cote d’Azur Cliffed right on top of an idyllic harbour, exists a 14th century picturesque village with a magical seafront with floating sailboats overlooking the Cap Ferret peninsula. Exploring villefranche sur mer is a breath of fresh air, it builds up from twisting staircases and pastel coloured buildings and tiny pathways that…
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Shades of Pink
Nice, France I was finally reunited with this appetizer of paprika, garlic, anchovies and olives that I had been dreaming of ever since last year. Everything about the dish is so simple that’s probably why it is so amazing in the first place. A simple meal is topped with a potent espresso with the perfect…