We’ve never had breakfast by candle light before, but we did today. Candles lit everywhere, and most of the jams and breads were homemade. After that start we were off to St. Paul de Vence to visit the Maeght Foundation, a…
Aix… Marks the Spot
Awoke on mom’s B-Day to explore the southern areas of Provence, and especially Aix en Provence. This is a beautiful university town with a bustling old city. Also the home of Paul Cezanne and his famous landscape of Mt. St.…
The Luberon, and Red, But Not Just the Wine
After breakfast in our courtyard, we set out today to explore the Luberon area of Provence. This includes all of the perched medieval villages and then some. From Bonnieux first hiked the ridge for a bit, then we went to…
More Wine, More Romans, and a Hike up a River
After breakfast our day began at several chateaus at Chateau neuf-du-Pape. We hit several great vineyards and chatted with the owner or one for about an hour. Then off to the town of Orange to see some great Roman ruins. …
Van Gogh, Gaugin, Romans, Wild Horses, and Flamingos
Traveled to Arles and saw the famous cafe where Van Gogh and Gaugin met for coffee everyday. Then some incredible Roman ruins just up the street. Then off to The Camargue, a huge nature preserve at the Rhone Delta for…
Scenes from our B&B
Tres Belle.
Sing along – Sur le Pont d’Avignon on y Danse, on y Danse….
Toured Avignon. The highlights were the medieval city and the Palace of the Popes. They reigned from here for several hundred years. Then outside the city wall was the St. Benezet bridge, better known as the Avignon Bridge of song…
Ah, Provence!
Arrived yesterday AM by TGV with my brother Seth and his wife Sharyon. Got our car and drove to St. Remy for market day. After dropping a few Euro on goods toured the town, lunch in an outdoor bistro, and…
Au Revoir Paris
Another spectacular day around Paris. Biked around Versaille and saw just how extreme royal opulence was. All of that gold is real. The gardens were expansive and impressive, but not nearly as pretty as Giverny. Walking home past Notre Dame…
For The Foodies
Went to Chez Juilien for dinner. Our best yet. The restaurant dates to 1780. Hand painted ceiling like the palaces but small and intimate. Then walked along the Seine. These pictures are for Erica and Matt.