Tag Archives: Southern France

Les Halles de L’Abbaye, Alès Food Market, Southern France

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

Alès, a working town with a population of about 40,000, is set in the foothills of the Cevennes Mountains. As such its sizable indoor market, Les Halles de L’Abbaye (click here for the location), has an abundant selection of proteins … Continue reading →

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Bambouseraie de Prafrance, Anduze, Southern France

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

Who would have thought that there would be a bamboo forest at the base of the Cevennes mountains? This impressive garden was first planted in the mid-1800s by Eugène Mazel, a wealthy and passionate horticulturist who had a thing for … Continue reading →

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Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort Friday Market – The Market to Skip in Southern France

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

One of the most disappointing markets in Gard, with little to offer in terms of stocking the pantry, has a low budget flea market feel. Most likely a good place to pick up a cheap knit hat or a meat … Continue reading →

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Golf de Nîmes Vacquerolles, Southern France

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

Our local golf course, Golf de Nîmes Vacquerolles, has been an enjoyable diversion throughout the fall, winter and spring. Located in a golfing community on the outskirts of Nîmes, the course has a population of regulars as well as international … Continue reading →

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Uzès Wednesday Market, Southern France

Posted on June 9, 2013 by

The Uzès Saturday market, Place aux Herbes, is one of the most popular in the South of France, blending great food shopping and dry goods and catering to both locals and tourists in a quaint medieval town. Its little brother, … Continue reading →

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Gordes, Provence, France

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Gordes, a quintessential Provençal hilltop village, (one of the Plus Beau Villages de France) is really all about the view of the town from the approaching road and not much else, but what a view.  On the drive up to … Continue reading →

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Ridge Hike, Cevennes Mountains, Southern France

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

This 13 kilometer Cevennes mountains loop hike starts with a steep climb to the top of a ridge above Mialet with pretty mountain and valley views. The trail then traverses the ridge tops, often through forest that obscures the mountain views, … Continue reading →

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Springtime in the Vineyards of Southern France

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

The last week in April all the grape vines appeared to burst forth at once. In this part of the country, with relatively mild winters, spring is a long slow progression, a gradual greening that starts mid-winter with the sprouting … Continue reading →

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Hiking in Northern Gard, Southern France

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

This 14 kilometer hike out of La Lèque in northern Gard has an interesting mix of prehistoric points of interest, including the largest menhir (standing stone, see photo below) in southwestern France; views over the Merderis gorge; mossy alley ways; … Continue reading →

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Blooming Orchards – Gard, France

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

The last week in March the first orchards have started to bloom. Can’t wait for the luscious cherries and apricots later in the season.

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