![]() You are an American that made the leap to France which is something so many of us dream about. I would have to say that this is one of our favorite meals! We often pick up a taste citron for a light fresh dessert. We love to go to the market in the morning to buy fresh vegetables, cheese, tapenade, baguettes, and cheese and enjoy making a Chèvre Chaud Salad for lunch, which is very fresh in the heat of summer. What is your favorite Summer Provencal meal? Eygalieres sits at the base of the Alpilles mountains and the main street runs straight up a hill through the village to a lovely church at the top. We also love the village of Eygalieres and the market on Friday. ![]() There is a weekly brocante market in Villeneuve-Les-Avignon on Saturday morning and a market on Thursday. There are many very nice shops selling authentically made cheese, ice cream, and olive oil and a very nice hotel with Michelin Star restaurant, Le Prieure. Villeneuve-les-Avignon is a forted village that sits just across the Rhone River from the Papal City of Avignon. Villeneuve-Les-Avignon, the village that we live in may be considered a lesser-known village but it is very lovely. The vendors at the brocantes often love a little friendly bargaining but in general, they usually discount about 10% or so or throw in a little something.ĭo you have favorite hidden towns in the Provence area that are less known in the region you would recommend for a visit? What tips do you have for shopping brocantes (flea markets) in France? Do you negotiate or pay ticket prices? I think that this is at the essence of Provence and is something that we can do anywhere. Provence is about slowing down, setting a pretty table, and spending time together in the kitchen and over long lunches and dinners. We have a big family with five children and we were looking for a place to get away to vacation together as a family.įor those of us who can’t travel to Provence right now, what are some fun ways we can bring the tradition and experience home? What was it that originally drew you to Provence over other parts of France? Thank you so much! And thank you for this feature, so kind of you. We are all craving a bit of escapism and an urge to travel right now and your book had a timely debut. I wanted to jump into the pages and cook in your kitchen and take in the fresh air in your garden. I haven’t had the chance to visit yet, but it is on my bucket list! I had the opportunity to send in some questions to Shauna Varvel to ask about the inspiration behind the book/her design process along with some tips on visiting Provence. It felt like I was transported to the house in “A Good Year” every time I saw a photo of the house. I discovered them through Jamie Beck and just fell in love with the look and feel of the property. ![]() I have been following Le Mas des Poiriers on Instagram for a few years now. Yes, you can stay at this magical property! ❤️ The 18-century property was reimagined by Varvel into a family home that is now used for holiday rentals and a wedding venue. Shauna’s home Le Mas des Poiriers was named for the working pear orchard on the grounds. Transport yourself to Provence with “Provence Style: Decorating with French Country Flair.” Shauna Varvel takes us into her beautiful Provencal home room by room in to inspire us with her French chic style.
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