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…

I have just returned from another train journey. Taking the train is so relaxing, and it is such a nice way to travel around France or beyond. So far this year…

Now that Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner, the countryside around Aix-en-Provence has come to life…

The warm weather has returned to Provence! Today we were treated to a beautiful sunny day and the temperatures were the warmest they have been in awhile…

I was lucky to have friends from Sweden surprise me with a quick trip to Aix. They were here for 3 days and we wanted to see as much as possible…

Everyone loves a good day at the Vineyard. Thanks to an American friend who insisted I visit Chateau La Coste when I arrived in Aix-en-Provence, I now take all of my guests here for a day of wine tasting…

I was lucky to have friends from Sweden surprise me with a quick trip to Aix. They were here for 3 days and we wanted to see as much as possible…

The last time that I was on my way home from La Plage du Rouet, I decided that I would go home via the route I noticed while on my way down to the beach…

The weather, here in Provence has been absolutely gorgeous this past week. I decided yesterday to go down to the beach…

Today, I was lucky enough to visit a friend in her new home in Rougiers. Rougiers is in the Var region of France and is only about 45 minutes from Aix-en-Provence…

I came across Sanary-sur-Mer by accident about 7 years ago. We were driving from Lugano to Biarritz and needed a place to stay for a night or two…

One of my favorite things to do near Aix is to get outside in the fresh air and find a place to walk. There are many beautiful areas not far from the city…

I found myself on the D7 yesterday and thought I must share the news! In short, it's a great day out…

I am always looking for the perfect beach. I love to swim, and whenever I can, I do! Aix is not on the beach…

I finally made it to Martigues. It is called the Venice of Provence and now I know why…

Cassis is a nice day trip from Aix-en-Provence. The town, itself, is very cute and there is lots of nice shopping here…

It is cold here at the moment and I’ve been having trouble getting myself out and about for my usual walks…

I really love to walk by the sea. I have found a beautiful place to do just that. Carry-Le-Rouet…