Uzes: A Food Lover’s Southern France Holiday
Uzes is for French foodies
The Feria’s in Nimes. Let the Party Begin!
Enough reminiscing. Fast forward to this weekend in Nimes. The ancient Roman city in the south of France is going to party like it’s 2016! One of the most exciting events in the Languedoc region of France is coming up Pentecost weekend (May 12-16) in Nimes. The Pentecost […]
Sea Urchins: Facts, Fiction and How To Eat Them!
Now it’s time to learn about sea urchins.
The Best Ever Le Chocolat Chaud
So much time, so many places, so much chocolate
The #1 Insult to the French Palate
French have an aversion to overly sugary foods
What Does a Southern Gal Think of Lyon? “Hog Heaven!”
Lyon is famous for its bouchon restaurants
The Oddest Place You Will Find That Makes Olive Oil
“Moulins olive à huile” (olive oil mills) are right around where I live in Uzes
7 Great Ideas for An Awesome Autumn Weekend Around Uzes
Autumn is my favorite time of year in Uzes
My Life in France. Pinch Me.
It’s more than a dream come true. It’s pure heaven.
36 Hours of Wine and Roses in Provence
A road trip from Uzes to Provence
Just Another Summer Tuesday Night in Uzes
There’s a bit of music and, of course, tango dancing at the Mairie (town hall)
Romans in France: The Mini-Series
romans in France
More Alike Than Different
Whether in the south of France, or south in the USA, we all love an art festival.
Who’s Got the World’s Best Oysters?
The French are so passionate about their oysters, they consume more of the hard-shelled delicacies than they export.
City Side of Nice: Favorite Finds
With all the cold, rainy weather in winter, I enjoy looking back at some of summer’s favorite places. Enjoy the city side of Nice and think about sunny days
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse and New Chaussures
Les Halles de Lyon Day Two in Lyon was a rainy day so a perfect time to do some shopping. Not that I need an excuse to shop! First stop was the city market in Lyon , known as “Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse.” The outside of […]
Lyon Day One: Hog Heaven
Lyon, France is famous for its bouchon restaurants. In the States we might call the fare “home cooking.”
Arles: Feria du Riz Food and Fashion
Just tell me there’s a bullfight close to Uzes and I’m there. As usual, there’s always a party going on that makes the corrida even more fun.
Barefooting in Sete, France
Sete, France on a weekend in the summer is more than a bar scene. It’s a multi-cultural extravaganza.
Village Scenes in Uzes: Domaine Saint Firmin
My first morning’s walk has already reaped benefits. It led me to a part of Uzes I’ve never explored and to an interesting “Village Scene.”