French Spa Tour and Cure: Through the Pyrenees
The second day of the French Spa Tour and Cure started with a drive through the Pyrenees to the “beaux village” of Saint-Bertrand-De-Comminges. French Spa Tour The journey from our overnight at L’hostellerie des Cédres to Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges was a brilliant plan, thanks to my trip guide extraordinaire, Nevenka. She knew the view from Villeneuve-de-Rivière along […]
Tour and a Cure: A French Thermal Spa Experience
A French thermal spa experience is an adventure this expat couldn’t resist.
Visit Occitanie. France’s “Other Riviera”
The third in the series of shore excursions for travelers on Mediterranean cruises, Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France shares ideas we can all use. Let’s see what she suggests for those who want to experience Occitanie. Occitanie is coming to be known by many as the “other French Riviera.” The best Mediterranean beaches and […]
Le Mistral: Wind So Powerful It Has A Name
Living in the south of France is a beautiful thing. Except for the wind. It is so prevalent and powerful that it has a name: “Le Mistral.” Residents of Uzes have a saying about Le Mistral: “It sometimes lasts only one or two days, frequently lasts several days, and sometimes lasts more than a […]
The Cevennes: Saint Jean du Gard
Saint Jean du Gard I’ve never visited the Cevennes other than in Autumn, but it’s definitely the time and the place to go, especially on a Tuesday. It’s market day in Saint Jean du Gard. The mountainous town of Saint Jean du Gard’s history dates back to the twelfth century. It was then that monks […]
A Southern France Chambre d’Hôte: The Season Finale
Now that we’ve followed a year in the life of Brit ex-pats Jane and Gary at their southern France Chambre d’hôte let’s see how the season ends at Mas d’Augustine. The September and October sunshine is glorious, with lovely warm afternoons and slightly chilly mornings – two of our favourite months of the year in […]
10 Surprising Things I’ve Learned About French People
Their monthly blog, Cook’n with Class Uzes, allows me to explore my feelings about living in France. You may be surprised by what I’ve learned about French life. When I came to France to live four years ago, I knew very little about French people. I’d heard tales about how the French were distant and […]
Back on Track. Back to France.
Dear friends, thank you for your kind notes and concern about my family. I’m so blessed to know you all. Saturday, I’m heading back to France. After a stopover in London, I’ll arrive in Uzes on Monday, October 2. The time cannot arrive soon enough. A recharge of my body’s battery is needed badly. The […]
Mediterranean Cruise Shore Excursions: The Riviera
I’ve been asking Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France to tell me about her Mediterranean cruise shore excursions. Several of you have contacted the Barefoot Blogger for information. Read on and learn about going ashore along the French Riviera. Even if you’re an armchair traveler, you’ll enjoy the visit. As I’ve learned, when you travel […]
Visiting a French Farmer
The French farmer who sells goat cheese at the Uzes Saturday Market is one of my favorite vendors. He’s undoubtedly one of the most colorful with his Camargue printed shirt. But that’s not all. The French Farmer This unassuming French farmer stages an event at his farm each year and invites the public. The mere […]