I have what some would consider an obsession with the South of France; and Provence in particular. This does not in any way make me unique or special. It is just a simple fact that magic dust from heaven has graced this corner of the world with the essence of life and beauty. It really is that damn awesome. So when we found out that my Mom would be here for two weeks this month, with a nice weekend leading up to my 33rd birthday, I suggested that we look into making a trip down South so that she could see the magic for herself. It also happens that one of my good colleagues at work owns a house on the outskirts of a tiny village called Vinsobres in the region, which she graciously (and seriously) offered for us to use should the occasion ever arise. It was the perfect opportunity to take a few days off of work and snag some low-budget train tickets south. After we picked up our rental car, we headed straight to the house... which turned out to be HUGE and beautiful with an absolutely stunning garden. I think we spent 90% of the time we were at the house in the garden, and when not in the garden, we were staring out the kitchen windows at an extraordinary view of the vineyards across the valley. I'm telling you, the Provençal magic is strong; no mere mortal can resist being pulled into its warm, lavendar-scented seductive embrace. On our second day, we spent the afternoon at Nyons, a town about 5 miles west of our village, which attracts a serious clutch of people for its Thursday market day. We may have done a small bit of shopping. On Friday, we hopped in the car and drove an hour and a half south along the winding country roads to one of my favorite towns in Provence - L'Isle Sur-La-Sourge - which is essentially an "island" village at the foot of the Vaucluse spring, with the river Sourgue winding throughout the town. And while the town is known as a Mecca for antiques, we were there to eat. We spent our last day in the South exploring our village, and ate lunch at the one and only restaurant open in town (out of a grand total of two). The glorious weather did not do anything to quell my want/need to own my own home one day in this magical kingdom of the South of France!
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Jess
9/16/2014 06:29:10 pm
ah!!! Provence is an area I've yet to visit in France. Have you read Peter Mayle's works? Wonderful writing about Provence.
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Kelsey
9/18/2014 02:14:29 pm
I haven't read any of his books yet but I've definitely heard of him - sounds like a great next download :)
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Rita
9/26/2014 10:52:44 pm
Love the photos! What a wonderful time we had. Can't wait to return one day.
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Casey
9/28/2014 08:39:26 am
Looks beautiful and like you guys had a really great time!
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