Category: Living in France
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Here We Go Again
The group arrives tomorrow. The house is ready, the refrigerator is full, and—I’ve come down with a cold. The jasmine is blooming, and the weather has turned warmer. If you have a question—about the brocante, about France, about how to…
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Sunny Lemon Day
A lemon day—tart and golden—beneath a Provençal blue backdrop,the sky blushed in forget-me-not sighs. A lemon dress to match the sun’s laughter,swirling like warm mistral on bare knees,and there, an unexpected lemon tree— to match!
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A Different Way to Discover France
French la Vie Journeys in Provence A gathering, not a tour, definitely not a tour. For over thirty years, I’ve called France home—living between Provence and Paris, collecting stories, brocante finds, friendships, and recipes along the way. A French la Vie…
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Away They Go
A few weeks ago, Chelsea and her family moved into their new home. After months of living with us, the house is awfully quiet. I miss those little pickles running around. I miss them jumping on my bed. Their toys…
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At Last the Dates Are Set
At last, we’re announcing the 2026 dates for French la Vie! I say “at last” because so many of you have written to ask if there’s any availability this year—and sadly, there isn’t. We’ve been incredibly fortunate that our groups…