Monthly Archives: September 2013

St. Remy de Provence Explorations

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Paul

It has been several days since my last post. We have been busy exploring the area and painting. The weather has begun to change with more clouds although the temperature is still mild. Tonight and tomorrow we are expecting thunder … Continue reading →

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In The Footsteps of Van Gogh

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Paul

Today we took a long walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. The city has thoughtfully laid out a walking course that begins at Glanum, the Roman ruined town that occupied this valley, and ends in the old town … Continue reading →

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St. Remy de Provence Harvest Fete

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Paul

Last month we shared Montcabrier’s annual fete. Now we get to share St. Remy’s annual harvest fete. It began yesterday and continues for 10 days. Thankfully this time we are out of town. The fete begins every day with an … Continue reading →

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Les Baux

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Paul

Today we spent most of the day at Les Baux-de-Provence, a commune on the southwest slope of the Alpilles. This relatively small area includes a wine appellation, an olive appellation, a small medieval village, a ruined chateau from the 11th … Continue reading →

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First Day in St. Remy de Provence

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Paul

Today we got settled into Le Petit Mas, went grocery shopping, explored the immediate area, and relaxed on the patio. Our house is quite comfortable with all of the essentials except a washing machine, which broke last week during someone … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Moncabrier

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Paul

Last Sunday we spent our last day in Montcabrier doing some painting despite iffy weather. Sally suggested going with her to the church at Pestillac across the valley that I had visited before. On this day of National Patrimonie many … Continue reading →

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A Car!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Paul

Yes! This afternoon we picked up our new rental car just outside of Toulouse. The transaction followed two morning phone calls and a 2 1/2 hour taxi ride that cost 250E. A bus/train trip would have been cheaper, but by … Continue reading →

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Day Four Without A Car

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Paul

Just a brief update. Europcar could not produce a replacement car within 100 miles today. There will be no further action until Monday or Tuesday because many businesses close on Sunday and Monday. We have been unable to communicate with … Continue reading →

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The Car Saga Continues

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Paul

We are coming to the end of day 3 of our French car saga without an end in sight. Tomorrow we are due to arrive at our house in Provence, but have no means to travel there. EuropCar cannot find … Continue reading →

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Dead Car

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Paul

Yesterday we spent a wonderful morning painting in the Lot Valley near the Chateau Nozieres, our favorite winery. The day had begun with clouds, but the sun broke through as we painted. It was one of those great sunny days … Continue reading →

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