A week in Provence #5

 

 

One of the surprises on this getaway was the vibrant red (ocre) rock surrounding the perched village of Roussillon, reminiscent of landscapes native to Colorado and Arizona.

Above: red cliffs encountered exploring the village and taking a turn onto a side street for ice cream

Below: view of Roussillon through lavender; a boulder upon our approach; red clay from the region was used to construct the village

A week in Provence #4

Lavande? Le sais tu? Je suis amoureuse de toi, ta beauté, ta fragilité.
C'est la magie envoûtante de la provence. - Monique S.

We drove through the countryside to wafts of lavender, would turn a bend, and fields and fields were spread before us. - BPJ

A week in Provence #3

Roaming the charming streets of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence with its shops, galleries, cafés and quiet fountain squares.

Below: dessert Paris Brest - Provence style

A week in Provence #2

The week began with lunch.

Below: door in a hilltop village; pre-lunch apéro of kirs made with local crème de cassis 

Fête des Pères

Today is Father's Day - To the best father.

- In Loving Memory -

A week in Provence

We just returned from the most glorious week of meandering and feasting through the ruggedly enchanting region of Provence. With perfect weather on our side - not to mention lavender in bloom, village markets and few tourists - it was the perfect time to get away from Paris.

Above: on the road; private home nestled in a vineyard

Below: poolside barbecue and couscous on our last night
 

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Monday: A week in Provence

Margaritas and coffee

And so life returns to neighborhood hangouts.