A Travel Guide to France
An easy guide to France
Marseille Tour: A Stormy Past. A Brilliant Future.
A recent Marseille tour turned my perception of the city inside out. Now I can’t wait to return. I’ll admit, a weekend in Marseille was not at the top of my travel list. Even though it’s less than two hours away from Uzés. It’s surely because I’ve watched too many movies and TV shows about […]
The Very Best Christmas Markets in France
I’ve heard the best Christmas Markets are here in France, so I had to check them out. If it’s bright holiday lights and decorations, streaming holiday music, and festive foods that rank a Christmas market at the top of the list, there’s no doubt the best Christmas Markets are in France. Strasbourg, Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr, […]
On Van Gogh’s Trail
Now that I’ve seen the movie “Loving Van Gogh“- French no less, with no subtitles, I -remember my first visit to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. I started my quest for Van Gogh’s trail in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence early on a beautiful, sunny morning. Temperatures were in the high 70s, and a light wind was blowing. Planned stops along the way to St. […]
Le Mistral: Wind So Powerful It Has A Name
Living in the south of France is a beautiful thing. Except for the wind. It is so prevalent and powerful that it has a name: “Le Mistral.” Residents of Uzes have a saying about Le Mistral: “It sometimes lasts only one or two days, frequently lasts several days, and sometimes lasts more than a […]
The Cevennes: Saint Jean du Gard
Saint Jean du Gard I’ve never visited the Cevennes other than in Autumn, but it’s definitely the time and the place to go, especially on a Tuesday. It’s market day in Saint Jean du Gard. The mountainous town of Saint Jean du Gard’s history dates back to the twelfth century. It was then that monks […]
A Southern France Chambre d’Hôte: The Season Finale
Now that we’ve followed a year in the life of Brit ex-pats Jane and Gary at their southern France Chambre d’hôte let’s see how the season ends at Mas d’Augustine. The September and October sunshine is glorious, with lovely warm afternoons and slightly chilly mornings – two of our favourite months of the year in […]
Three Very Good Reasons to Visit Orange, France
Not everyone who goes to Provence makes a stop in Orange, France. I’m unsure why because it’s not far from famous places like Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Plus, it’s an extraordinary place to visit. I’ve been to Orange, France, thrice for three reasons. The first visit was with my son when he came to Uzés to see […]
10 Surprising Things I’ve Learned About French People
Their monthly blog, Cook’n with Class Uzes, allows me to explore my feelings about living in France. You may be surprised by what I’ve learned about French life. When I came to France to live four years ago, I knew very little about French people. I’d heard tales about how the French were distant and […]
Back on Track. Back to France.
Dear friends, thank you for your kind notes and concern about my family. I’m so blessed to know you all. Saturday, I’m heading back to France. After a stopover in London, I’ll arrive in Uzes on Monday, October 2. The time cannot arrive soon enough. A recharge of my body’s battery is needed badly. The […]