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Wines from the Camargue Region of France

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Now that I live in Uzès,  I wish I knew more about Roman life in France. I should have paid more attention to Ms. Clegg, my Latin teacher in high school. I hated going to Latin class. I struggl...

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 The city of Moliere is steeped in history, including tales of a visit by a King that put the Languedoc village on the map. Pézenas is a town I can return to over and over — even in the Mistr...

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The story of Ferdinand Cheval and his “Postman’s Palace” is one that few people outside France recognize. Yet, the monument he built to honor his love for his daughter draws an average of 3...

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Solo travel is the passion that started it all, and it's still my favorite way to see the world. Here are some tips I've learned.

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One of France’s most charming and popular destinations It seems more and more people want to know and visit Uzès. The growing crowds and booming rental market say this medieval town is fast be...

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Peta Mathias, the New Zealand book author, TV personality, and former Paris restaurant owner heads straight for the Uzès farmers market when she arrives at her south of France home -- especially...

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It’s been ten years since my “Great Adventure” in Uzès began. Truthfully, I’m amazed I’m still here. It all has to do with managing expectations. The Beginning Uzès on that Saturday m...

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Valentine’s Day is more than a box of chocolates in France. It’s a day to celebrate the myths and legends of Saint Valentine.  Roquemaure,  a hamlet in the south of France, boasts a specia...

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My dream visit to Paris is now a part of recorded history. Today, I’m zipping through France towards Nice.  When I say “zipping,” it’s no joke. The direct train from Gare Lyon to Nice is...

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