“The Golden Girls” Day 5-6 Nimes, Pont Du Gard, Avignon
Nimes, Pont du Gard, Avignon
The Romance of Roquefort
How mould from rye bread found its way into the first Roquefort cheese
Best French Christmas Markets: Colmar and Kaysersberg
The best French Christmas Markets are in the Alsace region of France, or so I’m told. I had to see for myself. Ask anyone who’s scouted for the best Christmas Markets in Europe, and they’ll say Strasbourg, Colmar, and Kaysersberg in France are among the most famous. Since […]
A Southern France Chambre d’Hôte: The Season Finale
Now that we’ve followed a year in the life of Brit expats, 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 […]
How to Make the Best of Hot Weather In France
As I write this post I’m a long way from the hot weather in France. I’m in the US for a few weeks spending time with my “grands.” Usually I’m not anxious to leave Uzes, but I’ll admit, the heat was getting to me. The thermometer in town […]
Get Out of the Heat and Learn to Cook Provençal
Learn to cook Provençal at Le Pistou Cooking School Uzes, France
Mas d’Augustine Chambre d’Hôte: Ready For Business
Jane’s tale of getting back to business after a winter break and updates on the B&b in France
A Slice of Life in the “Off” Season: A Chambre d’Hôtes in France
Jane has quite a few projects in mind
Homage to Uzès’ Truffle Festival Pigs
What’s not to love about a truffle-hunting pig
Friends and Family for the Holiday at Mas d’Augustine
To stay in the holiday spirit just a bit longer, let’s visit the Langton’s at Mas d’Augustine
If Owning a Chambre d’Hote in France Is Your Dream, Spend a Day Picking Olives
olives are ready for picking
An Expat’s Life in A Chambre d’Hôtes in France: Jane’s Story
A look inside the business of a B&B
Uzes: A Food Lover’s Southern France Holiday
Uzes is for French foodies
A Dream Vacation in the South of France.
I’m feeling pretty smug these days that I get a south France holiday everyday. I’m sorry, but it’s true. I feel like I’m the luckiest person in the world to be here. Lately I’ve had more good luck to be included in the travel plans of my “blog […]
Saturday Market in Pézenas, France
Market day is my favorite time to visit new places in France.
A Day at the Beach in Sete: That’s Life!
Solo female expat living in Uzes, France says “a day at the beach makes life better”
Hello Summer. It’s Music Time in Uzes!
Fête de la musique à Uzès
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.
‘Cutting the Cheese’ and More French Etiquette
Nancy McGee, a gourmet guru, will be adding some culture to my blog, starting off with “Cheese Etiquette.”
Movie Night in Uzes: Carmen at the Met
French opera, performed live in New York, broadcast live at a cinema in Uzes — with French subtitles.