Tag Archives: Saint-Remy-de-Provence

The perfect little town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Posted on April 11, 2015 by noconbach

We love the little town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The name is almost bigger than the village! It has an old town center with narrow streets, lovely little shops, flowers, and statues. We are definitely in France. Many people here do speak English … Continue reading →

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Van Gogh’s Asylum, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Posted on April 9, 2015 by noconbach

He was the thief of sunflowers, gathering them via rapid brushstrokes. Vincent van Gogh was one of the most prolific and influential of the Post-Impressionist painters, producing over 2,000 paintings and drawings in just over 10 years in the late … Continue reading →

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A Day in Provence – Wednesday Market at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Posted on April 8, 2015 by noconbach

After Peter Mayle wrote A Year in Provence in 1989, Francophiles the world over yearned to relive his experiences enjoying the excellent markets, fascinating people, and delicious food of Provence. So here we are. Nous sommes ici! Our home base for a week or … Continue reading →

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