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Early Spring Landscapes in Provence

March 31, 2018 by ashleyt 7 Comments

May I brag for a moment? Just look at how beautiful these landscapes are, even at this time of year. Most of these pictures were taken with my phone, as many were impromptu pit spots on the side of the road. Which is your favourite photo? Let me know in the comments below.

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Early morning in Gordes.

Spring in Provence

I’ve noticed a sudden change this weekend in more visiters to the area. (Basically in the form of jostling for the parking spot outside my house).

Early Spring is wonderful time to visit Provence. Easter weekend is when many businesses re-open after the restful winter months. Although the poppies may not be out yet (soon), the evergreen Cypruses and olive trees colour the landscape as well as the flowering blossoms. I’ve learned to appreciate the low season pastel light in the villages because without leaves on the trees, you can see more clearly the beautiful architecture.

Here are some photos from my travels around the area in the last 3 weeks. Enjoy!

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Filed Under: Foraging/Wild Things, Seasonal Tagged With: curiousprovence, les alpilles, luberon, photographer in provence, provence blog, provence landscapes, provence living, spring in provence

5 Villages to Visit in Alsace, France

January 17, 2018 by ashleyt 6 Comments

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Alsace is a popular destination all year round. The delicious and affordable wine, vineyards that stretch right to the peripheries of charming little towns, colourful architecture and hearty cuisine makes the region irresistible. In France, the region is synonymous not only with Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Riesling, but Christmas. Due to the territory changing nationality between France and Germany many times throughout its history, the region has a strong German influence. During the December period, this translates into German-style Christmas markets. Ever since I moved to France I dreamed of spending a Christmas in Alsace. Last year, my dream came true.

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Filed Under: Seasonal, Uncategorized Tagged With: Alsace, alsace villages, Christmas in France, christmas markets alsace, Christmas markets France, villages of alsace

Christmas Market St Remy de Provence

December 19, 2015 by ashleyt 4 Comments

Christmas in Saint Remy de Provence

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Saint Remy’s Marche de Noel

Here are some photos from last year’s Christmas market to get you into the holiday mood.
Dec 15-17, 2017* The date is always around the same time but changes every year. 

St Remy de Provence’s weekend-long Christmas market will be this weekend! The stalls will set up in front of the Marie (town hall) where you’ll find boudin blanc, fougasse, quality wheels of mountain cheese, honey, pain d’épice, champagne, artisans and even the guy who comes every year to roast chestnuts!

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Filed Under: Festivals and Events, Seasonal Tagged With: Artisan Createurs Provence, Christmas market Saint Remy, Hotel Gounod, Marche de noel provence, Noel en Provence, provence blog, Provence blogger, saint remy de provence

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