The obvious way to come to Aix-en-Provence is to wander from La Fontaine de la Rotonde and head straight for Le Cours Mirabeau to do some shopping. There are many restaurants and bars and it’s very easy to spend your whole day there…

Provence in November is like magic. I know that everyone wants to be here to see the lavender fields and enjoy the warm summers that we have in Provence, but…

I have had the good fortune to spend some time in ‘The Var ‘region of France recently, and have discovered some very beautiful villages along the way. The Var is very diverse and…

If you visit Provence, you must spend a day or two at the market. I live here, and I’m quite spoiled. Aix-en-Provence, in my opinion…

What a beautiful and peaceful place to visit! The Abbey is tucked away in the Senanque valley…

If you’re a fan of French films you will love coming across some of the film locations that are all over Provence. One of my favorites is “Jean de Florette” and

I love it here! Lourmarin is a beautiful town, and the market is fabulous. You’ll find…

Having just moved a bit further north ofAix-en-Provence, I am now even closer to many of the little villages that dot…

I have just moved to Ley Puy Sainte Reparade, which is only 20 minutes north of Aix-en-Provence. Le Puy (as the locals call it) is a tiny village that is graced with a few very beautiful chateaux. https://www.myfrenchlife.org/2022/09/29/le-puy-saint-reparade-three-chateaux-one-day/

So, the other day it was cloudy and I was at loose ends as to what to do. I decided that it was the perfect day to take a drive and why not go to Ansouis? The GPS said 20 minutes so…

I have recently moved slightly north of Aix-en-Provence. After two years in the city center and with my youngest daughter now off to University, I decided…