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.
It’s Time to Make the Wine
It’s time to make wine in France
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
Give Thanks for New Friends Who Help Color Your World
Thanksgiving has new meaning to me this year. It’s not a holiday in France. Never mind, I’m making it my personal day to give thanks to all the new people who have come into my world this year. I drove out into the countryside near Uzes yesterday to […]
Uzes in November: A Two-Day Tour
My first house guest came to visit recently. During her two-day stay, my college-aged friend and I visited some of my favorite spots around Uzes : Pont du Gard, San Quentin La Poterie and Nimes. When I learned that my friend from North Carolina’s daughter wanted to visit […]
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Beaujolais Nouveau Day, traditionally on the third Thursday of November, is a celebration of the end of the harvest in the Beaujolais region of France. In Uzes, the event is another good excuse to meet with friends in bars. I wish I had the imagination to make up […]
Food, Fests and Customs
French Food, Fests and Customs. Halloween In Uzes there’s very little evidence of the tradition. Only plastic scarecrows, owls and pumpkins in a few shop windows.Some younger children go out in costume to trick or treat, but it’s not over-the-top like in the US.