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Like snowflakes, no two mistral bells are alike

Posted on July 26, 2015 by noconbach

The mistral is a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows around the south of France through Provence and the Rhone Valley. Winds can reach 60 miles an hour or more and last for days at a time. To protect their beloved … Continue reading →

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Roussillon, a very colorful town!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by noconbach

Roussillon is north of our home base of Saint-Remy-de-Provence in the Luberon region of Provence. It’s another small town, but it has a unique and colorful history. For many year’s, this was one of the main sources of “ocre,” the red or … Continue reading →

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