The Postman's Palace

The Postman's Palace is a true story about a rural French postman who created a masterpiece of naive art, made from found stones and objects, to honor his love for his ailing daughter.

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The Postman's Palace

The Postman's Palace is a true story about a rural French postman who created a masterpiece of naive art, made from found stones and objects, to honor his love for his ailing daughter.

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Solo Travel Tips and Wisdom

Solo Travel Tips and Wisdom

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The Basics About Uzès

Visit Uzès? Here are the basics.

One of France’s most charming and popular destinations It seems more and more people want to know about Uzès. The growing crowds and booming rental market say this medieval town is fast becoming a hot spot in the south of France. Uzès is within easy traveling distance from Montpellier, Nimes, and Avignon. Its proximity to Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and the Côte d’Azur mean Uzès is an easy day…

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French Cooking, Kiwi Style

Enjoy the fun day with Peta, and a recipe too!

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A Day in Paris: Short But Sweet

A Day in Paris: Short But Sweet

Paris: Short but sweet. A walk to Luxembourg Gardens and drinks with a Barefoot Blogger friend were the two things I wanted to accomplish today in Paris.  It was a late start. I woke up with a knock on the door at 12:30 pm. The long walk yesterday and unresolved jet lag caught up with me. Nevertheless, I had things to do and places to go. Since I’d missed the appropriate hour for breakfast, I…

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A Taste of Barcelona

A Taste of Barcelona

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Lavender Fields Close To Uzès

Lavender Fields Close To Uzès

Searching for lavender fields close to Uzès isn’t just for tourists. Locals take great pleasure in finding them too — off the beaten track — in a charming town — with a great restaurant. Goudargues is one of those special places. Lavender Fields Close To Uzès Lavender and A Quaint Canal Town   Less than an hour’s drive from Uzès, Goudargues is known locally as the Venise Gardoise.  A narrow,…

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Snow In Uzès!

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Let's Eat the World? Start in Seville

You know I loved my time in Seville. Come along to the "Let's Eat The World" Culinary Adventure and you'll see why!

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Covid Caught Me

Running away from Covid doesn’t work. If it did, dashing back and forth to stay ahead or rush ahead of it failed me. This week Covid caught me. All along, I thought it was my twice-annual allergy sickness. All the same symptoms and feelings. It wasn’t until I learned that friends I’d spent time with last week were ill that I thought to be tested. Bingo. Covid Caught Me Now I feel like a…

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Following Cook’n With Class to Seville

Following Cook’n With Class to Seville

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Zipping Through France

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Holiday Gift From France -A French Chef’s Bilingual CookBook

Holiday Gift From France -A French Chef’s Bilingual CookBook

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Back to France: The Perfect Travel Plan

Back to France: The Perfect Travel Plan

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