Tag: Provence

Lifestyles in Provence

Written by Emily Durand on 8 August 2017. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, Lifestyles. 1 Comment on Lifestyles in Provence

As a tour guide, I get to see people in their “lifestyles” as I go from one village to another. I consider this a perk to my job. Capturing simple life moments reminds me to enjoy my own simple moments. It is also one of the perks of travel; to see different lifetstyles. It opens up our senses, our awareness and, quite often, gives us inspiration when we go home to live the little things.

Whether it be a facial expression, a gesture, a look or even a bodily stance, there is a story behind the scene ready to be embraced. There is so much to see when travelling, other than the sites marked out in the guide books (or your private guide).

Take a little journey in Provence through a few of my own shots. This is my 2016/17 collection of “lifestyles” in Provence.

October Tour in Provence

Written by Emily Durand on 12 November 2016. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, Lifestyles. No Comments on October Tour in Provence

Sometimes people ask me what my favorite season is in Provence. I usually say spring as I love the wild flowers but when October comes around I am at awe with the ruby reds and golden yellows. An October tour in Provence provides stunning colors and a quieter, less busy touristy atmosphere.

Cavaillon, Provence History Walk

Written by Emily Durand on 24 October 2016. Posted in Provence History. No Comments on Cavaillon, Provence History Walk

Hidden treasures in Provence

Yesterday morning, while walking the ancient Roman road near my house in Cavaillon, I stumbled upon more than ancient ruins. Not just one, not just two but a handful of lavender plants here and there. Surrounded by pine trees, thyme and limestone blocks from the Roman quarry I couldn’t help to marvel at this hidden lavender holding on to its fading purple flowers as if to give the curious wanderer one more treasure before winter arrives.

inside an authentic Provencal bistro during private small group tour

Authentic Provence

Written by Emily Durand on 18 October 2016. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, Lifestyles. 2 Comments on Authentic Provence

Authentic Provence: genuine, real, veritable share the sense of actuality and lack of falsehood or misrepresentation

The above could be a definition of “Authentic”. So if we talk about an “authentic bistro”, what would we be talking about?

How to Tour Provence if You Are a Foodie

Written by Emily Durand on 6 August 2016. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, Off The Beaten Path. No Comments on How to Tour Provence if You Are a Foodie

I can’t say that I was a culinary fanatic when I first moved to France, but I can say today that France has turned me into a foodie.

Produce, healthy pride, the way to savor, the way to mix and match, the art of eating and drinking – everything flows together making food much more than just a time to eat. It cultural, artistic, pleasurable, and indulgent. The word « indulgent » in France takes a new meaning (at least it has for me). It means you partake in a harmony of senses that please more than just your palate.

Saint Remy de Provence bicycle outside of restaurant

How Has Provence Changed?

Written by Emily Durand on 20 March 2016. Posted in Lifestyles. 2 Comments on How Has Provence Changed?

Twenty Years Later

A look at Saint-Remy de Provence

Obviously things change in twenty years – anywhere; our house, the garden, the community, not to mention ourselves. Sometimes, we like the change, other times we wish it would go away…or come back depending on how you look at it. It’s probably a good thing I changed a bit since coming to Provence 20 years ago – my Seattle grunge attire when I first arrived didn’t set so well in the chic French attire (those dreadful looks of French woman when I entered a boutique kind of got to me).