There is a market held three days a week in Aix, but none of us was prepared for the fabulous finds we encountered at each and every stand — ATM machine, here we come again. A beautiful “platane” tree-lined street filled with gorgeous French linens, clothing, lavender sachets, soaps and much more. One perfect find…
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Les Chiens en France
Dog owners abound across France. I think I’ve seen three cats and perhaps three thousand dogs. In Paris it seems that everyone is walking on the sidewalk with their dogs on leashes, and it’s true about the popularity of the French bulldog. Most of them wouldn’t even glance our way and were too haughty to…
So many beautiful things
Today to one of the largest brocantes in the area, every Sunday in Carpentras. Flea market on steroids, but with such a wide range of beautiful and unique things to see. From 18th century iron hardware and books to copper and linens and silver handles with ivory (which I bought). The negotiation is an integral…
Not enough hours in the day
So apparently the daily brocante hunt, travel between the Provençal regions, early mornings and late nights do not mix with attempting regular blog posts. So much to see and do and so many fabulous things to pore over, touch and consider “Will this fit in my suitcase going home?” Mix that in with a feast…
Beginning of the French Muse
I met Corey and Ruth, hosts of the French Muse trip, today in Marseille along with Charland and Barbara, both of whom are from Canada and along for this adventure. Well, actually we decided that they are both “fake Canadians” as Charland is originally from Montana and Barbara is from London and are now just…