Tag Archives: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Last Days in St. Remy

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Paul

Today we moved from our little house in old St. Remy to a new apartment in Collioure. This involved a rainy, windy drive across the bottom of France, hugging the Mediterranean shore from Provence to near the Spanish border. Not … Continue reading →

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A Day At The Camargue

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we revisited the Camargue. This time we began at the salt works, a vast area of lagoons that are flooded and then allowed to dry up to collect the salt. For the first time we witnessed the harvesting of … Continue reading →

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Les Alpilles

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Paul

With sunny weather and no mistral in the air it was time to head for the hills. A favorite spot for sketching and painting is in the mountains near Les Baux, an ancient and huge castle on a clifftop. The … Continue reading →

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Discovering a New Artist

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Paul

This afternoon we did some sketching in town. Jean went one way and I went another. I found a quiet nook by one of the old fountains and sketched. After an hour of sketching I decided to visit our friend, … Continue reading →

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The Running of the Bulls

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Paul

The Fete continues unabated in St. Remy de Provence! Last night we attended the grand ball or dance on the Place de Republique. This is a large square that has been largely converted to a carnival site. A stage sits … Continue reading →

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Parade of the Ancient Crafts

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Paul

Last night the fete began with a bang…literally. This morning at 9:00 AM an artillery barrage confirmed that the festivities have begun. We spent a large part of the day in our continuing effort to ship a suitcase back home … Continue reading →

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A Catch Up Post!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Paul

It has been five days since my last post and much has happened. Judi was still with us most of the week. We enjoyed the market day on Wednesday with my new favorite jazz band, Gig Street. They play a … Continue reading →

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Artists of St. Remy

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Paul

Today we met two wonderful artists  in St. Remy. Pascal Bouterin is a wonderful young artist represented at Atelier Bouterin near our house. His work attracted our attention with strong abstract images, texture, and subtle colors…all evocative of J.M.W. Turner. … Continue reading →

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In The Footsteps of Van Gogh

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Paul

We’ve been following in Van Gogh’s footsteps around St. Remy. The local small non-profit museum, Musee Estrine, has a display interpreting the great artist’s life, particularly his time here. Although the museum does not have an original Van Gogh painting, … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Paul

Our first week in Provence has had its ups: the market, music, great food, and wonderful walks – and downs: a car crash, a leaky hot water heater, and a broken refrigerator. We have been enjoying just getting to know … Continue reading →

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