Tag Archives: Provence

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Patricia Gilbert

After the success of our small-group excursions to Cassis and the hill towns, I signed up for a full day trip to see lavender in Valensole and to visit some additional provençal villages. The advantage of this particular trip was … Continue reading →

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Que voir dans le Luberon?

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Patricia Gilbert

As I mentioned in a recent post, we went on an excursion to Cassis when we were in Aix-en-Provence. On our way back, I asked the van driver for more information about their trip to the Luberon villages. He offered … Continue reading →

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Que faire à Cassis?

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Patricia Gilbert

When I travel, I usually like to take public transportation and move around like a local. This time, however, we signed up for some mini-van excursions at the Office de Tourisme in Aix, as Provence isn’t as well served by … Continue reading →

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Un carnet d’addresses

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Patricia Gilbert

Next month, I’m heading back to France! Each summer, I work at a study abroad program in one of the best neighborhoods in Paris. My employer will fly me over prior to the program or allow me to return home … Continue reading →

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What to see in Les Baux

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Patricia Gilbert

On my final day in Provence, I headed to another hill town, Les Baux. Again, I took the bus from Avignon, passing St. Remy and continuing along narrow switch-back roads until being dropped at the foot of Les Baux. The … Continue reading →

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What to see in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: Part One

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Patricia Gilbert

A visit to this pretty little town was one of my chief motivations for visiting this part of France. L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is known as “The Venice of Provence” because of the way it is encircled by the river that gave the … Continue reading →

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What to see in Gordes

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Patricia Gilbert

Next in my list of places to visit in Provence was Gordes, one of the best known hilltop villages in the region, and one of the most beautiful in France. It was a little harder to get to; I took one … Continue reading →

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La fête des bergers

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Patricia Gilbert

Le pastrage, or la fête des bergers (lah fet day bersjair), which means “the shepherds’ celebration”, is a rural Provence tradition celebrated on December 24. The word pastrage comes from pastre, “shepherd” in the Provençal language. In honor of the … Continue reading →

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L’essence de toute intelligence est de connaitre et d’aimer

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Patricia Gilbert

Several years ago, I developed a serious case of envy for the life of author Vicki Archer. In My French  Life, Archer recounts the story of her family’s move from Australia when they purchased a 17th century mas, or farmhouse, … Continue reading →

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Festoyer

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Patricia Gilbert

As summer winds down, it’s not too late to squeeze in one last trip. Saint-Paul-de-Vence is one of the most visited villages in Provence. It became famous thanks to French stars Simone Signoret and Yves Montand in the 50s. This … Continue reading →

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