O, Come Let Us Adorn Thee
Churches, Temples and Mosques
Uzés Christmas Revisited
Christmas in the beautiful village of Uzes, France.
Lyon: A Feast For the Eyes
Beautiful Lyon Now that you have seen some of the foods that make Lyon one of the world’s great pleasures, here are a few of the sights that make beautiful Lyon a true world treasure. View from the bank of the Rhone Rubin sculpture in the entrance garden […]
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse and New Chaussures
Les Halles de Lyon Day Two in Lyon was rainy, so a perfect time to do some shopping. Not that I need an excuse to shop! Lyon’s first stop was the city market, known as “Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse.” The outside of the building is less […]
Lyon Day One: Hog Heaven
Lyon, France is famous for its bouchon restaurants. In the States we might call the fare “home cooking.”
In Awe of the French: History Preserved
Romans in France Anytime I take a trip in France and walk among ancient Roman ruins, I am thankful to the French for reminding the world about Romans in France. In French towns and villages where the Romans used to roam, you can actually see, feel, touch, and […]
Halloween Train to the Cevennes
There’s nothing like a ride on a train through the Cevennes with a gazillion Halloween goblins!
Family Is Visiting Uzès
Family is visiting Uzès. Nothing could make me happier than to show him the sights and to introduce him to my new friends.
The French Farmer
The farmer who sells goat cheese at the Uzes Saturday Market is one of my favorite vendors.
Village Scenes in Uzes: One Crazy Good Artist
One of the local artists in Uzes threw a soiree for a few friends and fans. Aside from celebrating the last days of his exhibit, t was a crazy good party.
The Bullfight: A Dance with Death
This summer I was invited to a bullfight in Nimes. Visions of bulls, matadors and swinging red capes have been swirling in my head ever since.
It’s Time to Make the Wine
It’s time to make wine in France
Flood in Uzès: The Aftermath
By now you know the south of France was hit by flooding in many villages near Uzes
Rain, Rain, Go Away
The last few days in Uzes have not been a lot of fun. The area is being hit by torrential rain and there has been flooding in many towns and villages.
I’m Still Not Learning French
I promised I’d know French by Christmas
Nuit Blanche Uzès: A Grand First Edition
This week Uzes celebrated its first Blanc Nuit, “White Night”. By all accounts, the event that is an annual affair in Paris will be back in Uzes by popular demand.
Lost in the Luberon: Gordes, Goult and Menerbes
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.
A Sunday in Provence: L’isle Sur la Sorgue
L’isle Sur la Sorgue is now one of my “best favorite places”to visit and to show off to guests who want to wander through Provence
Arles’ Feria du Riz: Bullfights and Fanfare
the controversal pastime – Ferias
French Bobo Fashion for Fall: A New Look from Long Ago
As published in France Today French Bobo Fashion for Fall There’s a dress shop in the village square of my adopted home in France where finding what’s new in fall fashions takes you back a century or two. A visit to the store reminds you of rummaging through […]