Category: Living in France
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August 22nd Liberation Day in Saint Zacharie
When France was occupied by the Nazis during World War II, they set up their headquarters in certain large often beautiful French homes throughout France. My Belle Mere’s (Mother-in-Law’s) parents’ home in Rennes was chosen for such a purpose. My…
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Summer Cherry
Our Canadian friends Denise and Vlad are back! They come every summer for two months or more, as they have an apartment in Cotignac. I met Denise through blogging about eight or nine years ago, I have never been good…
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Bon Appetit
It starts with a baguette and wine, then depending on the season the flavors unfold the meal, cheese comes waltzing in towards the end, and lastly with fanfare a dessert with or without coffee. What part is your favorite?…
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Postcards From a Village Next to Where We Live
Walking along the streets of the neighboring village, I was happily surprised to find the olive tree surrounded by pansies. The pink backdrop adds perfection. Midday and the shutter is half closed.…
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Would You Swim in a Sea that Called Your Name?
Late this evening I walked from our apartment to the seaside, it took me three minutes. Taking my sandals off I stepped into the sea the water wrapped around my legs which felt like a needed hug, the water was…
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Not the Riviera
Summertime on the Mediterranean… where the days stay late into the night. Blue and inviting. Bandol. Walking along the coast, one village to the next, like collecting seashells, each one is prettier than the last one,…