Good morning
I hope that you simply and yours are effectively.
I’m sending you this article from the south of France the place I’m exploring a few of the most stunning locations and hidden gems of Provence and the Rhone Valley by boat (you may discover me on Instagram sharing images!). I discover it is a good way to get to see rather a lot in a short while plus the gradual tempo of exploration, being spoiled with nice meals, wine, and whole rest, all the time conjures up me to put in writing – and I’ve a brand new guide to complete first draft concepts for!
When I journey, I really like to find the historical past and tradition of a spot, and particularly the native gastronomy – from the bakery and cheese store to haute delicacies at Michelin starred eating places, little bistros with lace curtains and a chalk board exhibiting the plat du jour, or an outdated café with a zinc coated bar, and if there’s an opportunity to go to the native market I by no means miss it – I snuffle out a market like a pig pawing out a truffle.
Going to a road market in France is a cultural expertise, not only a procuring expertise, it is a lifestyle and an opportunity to get to know a spot higher. Just ask any native at a market which stall is finest for no matter you need – from mushrooms to bread, cheese, fish, no matter – and so they’re often actually comfortable to share their favorites with you, and even, I’ve discovered every now and then , to introduce you to the stall holder! In reality, French individuals love their markets a lot there’s even a French TV present devoted to individuals’s favourite markets in each area. Wherever you go in France, considered one of my prime suggestions is make for the market – it is a good way to really feel the vibe of a village, the tempo of a city and a scrumptious method to uncover the native merchandise!
It’s a brief e-newsletter from me this week as I’m nearly to move into Saint-Remy-de-Provence, earlier than going to Les Baux de Provence tomorrow! And in fact I’ll be writing about my adventures for The Good Life France Magazine (it is FREE – you will discover it right here: journal.thegoodlifefrance.com).
Wishing you a superb weekend and kisses from the south of France,
Wishing you a superb weekend and kisses from a unusual village in the course of nowhere, rural northern France.
Janine
Editor
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Janine Marsh is Author of My Good Life in France: In Pursuit of the Rural Dream, My Four Seasons in France: A Year of the Good Life and Always France: Living the Dream in Rural France all out there as e-book, print & audio, on Amazon in every single place & all good bookshops on-line. Her new guide How to be French – a celebration of the French life-style and artwork of residingis out now – a take a look at the French lifestyle.
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