Provence, France

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May 1, 2022
Provence, France
Montclus
May 1, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
After a long two years ‘twas exciting again to fly
Heart filled with anticipation lifting into the sky.
Multiple forms and vaccination rules are worthwhile
When greeted across the world by our family’s smile.

A repeat housesit enticed us back to France’s Montclus
To live in a beautiful fully renovated Mas, like a recluse.
Soaking up peaceful surrounds from a comfy bench
Sipping on cold Rosé immersed in life, totally French.

Flowering tree blossoms rain down like snow
Fragrant roses and honeysuckle rapidly grow.
Wildflower hues of pinks, purples and yellows
Goats and donkeys grazing amongst meadows.

Wisteria and jasmine cling tight to cover walls
Land boundaries lined by green poplars tall.
Overhead house martins swoop ready to nest
Village shops regularly close for a midday rest.Read more
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Provence, France
L‘Ardeche
May 7, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Local markets sell items that’s currently in season
Tasting the produce you understand the reason.
Strawberries, apricots, pears and blood oranges,
Asparagus, artichokes, zucchini, and radishes.

Boulangerie, charcuterie and fromagerie visited for lunch,
Purchasing baguette, pâtés & fromage on which to munch
On a picnic in the centre of a quaint village that’s medieval,
Whose beauty, history and secrets held are unbelievable.

Snail like streets wind up a hill where will perch
Ruins of ancient castles or an imposing church.
Memorials to those knights that bravely fought
Of pilgrimages ventured, crosses in iron wrought.

Sandstone homes hold stories of lives lived before.
Each commune explored, inspires us to discover more
Of what lays behind the pastel coloured doors and shutters,
Under clay tiled roofs with layered, scalloped edged gutters.

Olives and figs observed forming on abundant trees
Perfumed bushes thrumming with the buzzing of bees.
Lush green leaves appearing on old gnarled vines
Twisted to become uniform, along tight wire lines.Read more
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Provence, France
Luberon region
May 21, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Navigating winding roads with unforgiving low walls
Along dappled ‘plane tree’ archways, shady and tall.
Queuing up at the many tolls for a fee to be paid
Renaults, Peugeots and Citroens all French made.

Transportation on two wheels appears favoured over four
I’ve esteemed admiration for those brave cyclists for sure.
As twisting country tracks are so butt clinchingly slender
Often resulting in missing wing mirrors plus the odd fender.

Visiting Ales, Aigueze, Arles, Vogue and Uzes
St. Guilham-le-desert and La Roque sur Ceze.
Gordes, Menerbes, Mirmande and Marsanne
Le Poet-Laval, Rousillon, Lourmarin and Lussan.

These places are all known as French villages ‘plus beaux’
Châteauneuf du Pape infamous for red wine and a château.
Carry-Le-Rouet, Sete and Cassis nestle on the Mediterranean
Most memorable was Bouzigues known for fresh crustaceans.

Devouring crispy pomme frittes alongside steamy moules
Watching crowds gather for a game of beachside boules.
Relaxing with a sunset vino, makes your heart melt
That Provençal experience never forgotten, once felt.Read more
TravelerJust like being there especially after looking at pictures food ones made me hungry Xx
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Provence, France
Carmargue
May 28, 2022 in France ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
Many building walls are defaced with much graffiti
Plus scarce parking ensures we miss any large city.
Transversing further afield around high granite massifs
Avoiding toll roads with their ever increasing tariffs.

Roman engineering with amazing ability to road plan.
Is often viewed via aqueducts and bridges that span
Over dry creek beds and rapid flowing river courses
Like the Rhone and Ardeche, cool from alpine sources.

The Carmargue was a delight and an area so nice
Flat wetlands perfect for growing red & black rice.
Brilliant expanse of pink salt lakes in Aigues-Mortes.
Flocks of flamingos and herds of wild white horses

Troglodyte homes of St.Chamas built into the cliff face
Beautiful bays of Cassis and harbour, a must see place.
For stunning picturesque views Cape Canalli you ascend
Our wonderful month in Provence now sadly has to end.Read more
TravelerAnother good read and certainly learn a few things pictures also good Xx
10/31/23Reply
BoomerangTravellersThank you x
11/2/23Reply
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Trip end
May 31, 2022

Montclus

L‘Ardeche

Luberon region

Carmargue