We noticed the sign on our way to Les Baux des Provence, hand-painted on a piece of wood—Huile d’ Olive in bright red paint with an arrow pointing toward a driveway. I made a note of it... Read more >>

It’s no secret Vincent van Gogh was inspired to paint some of his most vibrant works during his time in the south of France. His Provençal paintings invoked swirling brushstrokes in... Read more >>

Planning for my family’s June vacation to France started months before the trip. One of my first considerations was what books I would bring. Paperbacks for sure. No lugging of hard backs. Adam... Read more >>

Let’s talk about St. Tropez. We worried on our way there for a single night (just after leaving Beaucastel and the Rhone) that we might not be able to effectively “do” the town in... Read more >>

This recipe is a favorite in my house. It’s very flavorful, and you don’t have to use any oil, which is a plus if you’re watching your fat intake. Pork is being bred pretty lean... Read more >>

With no city lights in sight, I grew frightened as the night approached without the prospect of finding my way. A white van soon pulled over, the driver wondering if everything was all right. He... Read more >>

I’m sorry. It’s the cheese! This is a public apology. And apology to all my visitors who have made the trip already, as well as to those who plan to come and visit me here in France in... Read more >>

I went to Provence because of Paul Cézanne and his Provençal landscapes of gnarled olive trees and lavender terraces. I went to meet the wonderful, warm, and sometimes-irascible... Read more >>

All senses are heightened when living in Provence. Life slows down. You learn to look at things a little more closely; you allow your body to linger and move a bit slower; and most importantly, you… Read more >>