There’s a new obsession running around in my head: “visit as many of France’s ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages‘ as I possibly can.” So far, I’ve seen only 13 out of some 156 “authentic” Les Plus Beaux Villages. I have a lot of traveling to do. Les Plus Beaux […]
The red hills of Roussillon are an inspiration for artists, but I had no idea how many famous authors came to visit Roussillon.
Visit the Luberon for a rainbow of summer colors
This time of year in Provence brings out my very favorite colors in the crayon box.
If you don’t already have your bags packed, here are a few things you’ll surely miss staying at home.
It is obvious that artists have forever loved Roussillon; but just recently, I discovered how many authors passed this way … and stayed for a while.
The Barefoot Blogger – as seen in France Today. Why Roussillon is red? The French commune of Roussillon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, roughly midway between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. It is in the heart of one of the biggest ochre deposits in the world — one that extends from […]
Favorite foods and travels 2014
When I learned my hometown friend, whom I hadn’t seen in 40 years, was coming to visit me in Uzes, right away I started planning her trip. One that we’d both enjoy.