25 Nov2017
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Off The Beaten Path
South of France – Exploring the Mediterranean
The South of France incorporates a variety of scenic explorations. Roman built cities, medieval hilltop villages, sumptuous valleys and even spectacular mountains are just the beginning of what you can explore.
One hour south, of what I call the central core of Provence (around L’Isle sur la Sorgue), is the Mediterranean. To truly explore all the facets of the South of France, I highly suggest at least one day along the Mediterranean.
09 Jan2017
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Off The Beaten Path, VIP Itineraries
There are always flowers for those who want to see them
– Henri Matisse
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A Spring Poppy Tour in Provence
14 Sep2016
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, Off The Beaten Path, VIP Itineraries
Tour Avignon with a stress-free plan
Tour Avignon the best way – gourmet food, away from the noise, in the secret spots and with time to soak it all in… 
There is something about standing at the comptoir with a double expresso in a french looking coffee cup and starting the day with the locals. It was early morning and the indoor gourmet market in Avignon was just starting. It’s quite amusing to watch the French start their day at the market stand. If you ever go early to a market don’t forget to observe – a cultural experience guaranteed.
After sipping and enjoying my expresso with un peu de crème I meandered the market with my camera to capture the colors and textures. It was barely 10am and the merchants still seemed busy setting up, preparing food and finishing up their own café.
