So it was a bit of a stretch to drive
from the Cote d'Azur to rural Provence for a day trip
But my husband being the superstar he is
drove 31/2 hours to get me there
(we got a little lost, so it took extra time)
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| All grown in pots |
To be honest, I was surprised how barren, open, hot & dry this area is;
I've become accustomed to the cozy villages of England
With a bit of a shift in my view
I was ready to see what Provence offered
especially photographically :)
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| Gordes |
Many of the villages were perched on hills
to provide safety during periods of turmoil in the Middle Ages
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| 80% of the world's lavender comes from Provence |
The lavender is in full swing July - September
Vineyards, wheat, lavender, sunflowers
Crop land, yes, but no livestock
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| View from Bonnieux Lavender Fields (left side) |
This home decor inspiration location
has attracted people by the bus-loads
Literally
Of all the towns we visited, Bonnieux was my favorite
due to lack of crowds
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| Artisan Village Saint Paul De Vence |
I should have researched the road less-traveled
But it was a lovely road nonetheless
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| in Roussillon |
Multi-layered tiled roofs are common in Provence
As are shutters to keep out cold winter Mistral winds
and baking summertime heat
If you close your eyes,
perhaps you can hear the background music of the cicadas,
a symbol of Provence
Have you grabbed your glass of wine yet?
You cannot miss the flavor of the area
And although the land did not provide much color
The human prints definitely did
Not to mention
fresh produce sold everywhere
Yum
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| Fresh Radishes & Lettuce For Sale At Market |
I'd like to return in Spring to see
the flowering almond & cherry trees
and fields of poppies
Provence,
my camera & I will be back
my camera & I will be back
one day
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