Category: Living in France
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A Train Ride through Time
The familiar train ride home. Crossing over the Rhone river, A castle on either side, Villeneuve-les-Avignon and Avignon, Face to face. Tree lined borders, VanGogh's painted fields in golden hues, A Cezanne sky. Still Life History. I held my…
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French Country Style – Provence
French country style – Provencal style from the eye of a brocanteur is about Color, texture, home, hearth and nothing to fancy, everything about warmth. It is about everyday things one use to use daily. – Pottery – in…
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Herbs and Spice
When in France the markets are a must. My cousins and I went this morning. We sent to the herbs and spice stand amongst many others. The market in Aix is vast and grand: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday…
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A Little Wine Tour Chateauneuf du Pape
A little wine tour is what we set out to do. Chateauneuf du Pape is not far from Carpentras where the brocante I love to go to is at. Though when I am at the brocante red wine,…
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Cousins in My Town
My cousins Sara and Kerri and their daughters Jennifer and Elizabeth are visiting. It is so odd to see familiar faces, family from back home in my French town. A rare treat! A connection that makes living so far…