The obvious way to come to Aix-en-Provence is to wander from La Fontaine de la Rotonde and head straight for Le Cours Mirabeau to do some shopping. There are many restaurants and bars and it’s very easy to spend your whole day there…

It’s April and all of a sudden it felt like summer (for a few days). Last weekend, here in Sanary sur Mer, we were granted …

I have been living in Sanary sur Mer since December and I have discovered so much. There are endless walks and…

The Christmas season is officially over. Kings Day was this past weekend and I was lucky enough to see…

Why at some point I decided to stop celebrating

It’s Thanksgiving today and that makes 31 years that I have not been there for this special day.  In those 31 years…

Provence in November is like magic. I know that everyone wants to be here to see the lavender fields and enjoy the warm summers that we have in Provence, but…

How long did it take you to get used to doing nothing?” she asked. This was a question I was asked recently by a friend who was visiting from New York.  It made me laugh…

When Spring arrived in Provence, I remember being very excited one day as I passed my first Poppy field. It was the month of May. I was on my way to Cucuron to enjoy the Tuesday market…

In all of the years that I’ve lived in France and most specifically in Provence, I have been told that Toulon is not really worth visiting. Well, having been there recently, I am here to say …

I have had the good fortune to spend some time in ‘The Var ‘region of France recently, and have discovered some very beautiful villages along the way. The Var is very diverse and…

If you visit Provence, you must spend a day or two at the market. I live here, and I’m quite spoiled. Aix-en-Provence, in my opinion…

If you’ve seen “A Good Year”, you have been to Cucuron without realizing it. The famous date scene was filmed here in front of the pond. I have been enjoying coming to Cucuron…

Since living near the Luberon, I have constantly read and heard about Gordes. I finally made it there and it did not disappoint. This city sits …

What a beautiful and peaceful place to visit! The Abbey is tucked away in the Senanque valley…

Walking along the nature path by Les Salins in Hyeres is a must do! It is located off of the peninsula of Giens…

If you’re a fan of French films you will love coming across some of the film locations that are all over Provence. One of my favorites is “Jean de Florette” and

I love it here! Lourmarin is a beautiful town, and the market is fabulous. You’ll find…

Having just moved a bit further north ofAix-en-Provence, I am now even closer to many of the little villages that dot…

I have just moved to Ley Puy Sainte Reparade, which is only 20 minutes north of Aix-en-Provence. Le Puy (as the locals call it) is a tiny village that is graced with a few very beautiful chateaux. https://www.myfrenchlife.org/2022/09/29/le-puy-saint-reparade-three-chateaux-one-day/

So, the other day it was cloudy and I was at loose ends as to what to do. I decided that it was the perfect day to take a drive and why not go to Ansouis? The GPS said 20 minutes so…