French lessons are taking over my life. My quest to learn the language well enough to speak French by December is keeping my feet planted in Uzes for awhile.

There could be worse places to spend time, right? Here are some of the sights that are typical — and some not so likely —  this time of year.  The scene: the center of the village — the Place aux Herbes.

Place des Herbes, the meeting place in Uzes

Musician plays for tips

Cyclists stroll through the streets leading to the Place aux Herbes

More musicians are scattered throughout the public places

Fountain seating at Place aux Herbes

Families and pets stroll happily along.

Sometimes there’s the unexpected ….