Memories Tour Day 11, Part 2
After a busy morning at Pont du Gard and the quaint pottery town of San Quentin de Poterie, the gals on the South of France Memories You Promised Yourself tour excitedly landed in Uzés.
Behind French Garden Walls: A Bit of Silk Mill History
When driving down the backroads of France near Uzés, it’s a common sight to ride alongside tall stone walls. You know these beautifully laid stones must conceal something amazing. Perhaps behind French garden walls there’s a story to be told.
Village Scenes in Uzes: The Green Grocer
The French love their fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s why there are farmers markets in France in nearly every town, once a week or more often. In between, lots of places have their hometown green grocer. In Uzes there are market days on Wednesdays and Fridays. The green market […]
Les Mardis Nocturnes D’Uzes
Nothing compares with the Saturday or Wednesday markets in Uzes. Yet these Tuesday events, clearly for tourists, have the added attraction of a nighttime ambiance in the Place des Duche.
Golden Girls’ Tour of France and Italy
So many friends are contacting me for ideas on where to go on “girl trips” around France. Let me share the adventures of my buddies, the Golden Girls, from our tour of France and Italy. Perhaps you’ll get some ideas for your travels.
Want to Live Abroad Solo? Learn How to “Let Go”
How did I decide I wanted to live abroad solo? My friends at Cook’n with Class asked me to answer that question and write a guest post for their blog. Let me share the story with you. When people say to me: “you’re so brave to move to […]
Uzes, France July 14th
What’s happening in Uzes, France on July 14th? I set out with my camera to see how the French celebrate in this small town. It’s all about family, food, dancing and fireworks. This year, it was also about brocante. A hundred or more brocante dealers showed off their best […]
A Quick Jump Across the Pond
there’s more fun ahead.
Winter Market in Uzés: It’s Not Quite the Same
Saturday market in winter
Homage to Truffle Hunting Pigs
What’s not to love about a truffle-hunting pig
“French Bo-Bo” Style for the Holidays is Trés Chic
You know if I’m spending the holidays in Uzes, I’m going to visit l’Atelier des Ours. It’s just down the street and it’s irresistible, especially this time of year. From the moment you enter l’Atelier des Ours, you leave this world and float away on a cloud of snowballs and ruffles.
Uzes Christmas Market In Real Time
imagine you’re here!
Bread Pudding and French Connections
thankful for every bite
Uzes: A Food Lover’s Southern France Holiday
Uzes is for French foodies
Christmas in Uzes? Here’s a Preview
Spend the holidays in Uzes
Time for Fete Votive Uzes. Which Year Was Best? You Decide.
Fete Votive Uzes 2015 was spectacular. How will this year’s event compare? By far, one of the most exciting events of the year in Uzes, in my opinion, is Fete Votive. Next week it’s live along the main street in Uzes with lights, action and extraordinary booming sounds. […]
A Day in the Life of an Expat in Uzes
A day in the life of an expat
So it begins. Destination: Uzes, France
How I fell in love with South France
6 Insider Tips for a One Day Uzes Visit
When and what to see visiting Uzes
Just Another Summer Tuesday Night in Uzes
There’s a bit of music and, of course, tango dancing at the Mairie (town hall)