Provence Markets Filled with Exceptional Choice Delights Hard to Resist
Provence markets were the highlight of many of our wanderings during our month long visit. As we moved from town to town we sometimes enjoyed apartment living where we could enjoy all the season produce and fish we discovered in the outdoor markets. The brocante and antique markets were fun but the vibe of the large weekly ...
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Delightful Uzès felt like home and continued to call us back
Delightful Uzès felt like home from our very first visit! We spent a month here in the south of France and whenever we felt overloaded from too much sight-seeing, Uzès always called us home. In the evenings as we planned out the next day's adventure in Provence, we invariable gravitated to Uzès when we needed a break from ...
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Brocantes- One of my Favorite Activities in France Besides Local Markets
Brocantes - one of my favorite ways to while away a morning on a summer weekend. Every first Sunday of the month, Angers has an antiquities brocante held in the shadow of the Château. We had a wonderful time exploring each of the stalls. If by chance you see a sign for a brocante or a vide grenier, stop and have a look. ...
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Bourgueil
Located equi-distant from Villandry, Saumur and Chinon many wonderful little villages surrounded our gite. Bourgueil was one of these towns that captivated my heart. [caption id="attachment_3472" align="alignleft" width="399"] Home of La Galette Bourgueilloise[/caption] Our first few trips to Bourgueil took ...
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Château de Montsoreau
The Loire River is literally on the front steps of the Château de Montsoreau which dates from the 11th century. What a majestic setting! Villandry may have its gardens but Montsoreau has the beautiful Loire River. In fact, it is so close to the Loire that it actually has its feet in the water – that is to say, it has ...
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