Meeting locals in the South of France
My mother-in-law is a piano teacher with students of all ages. What a pleasure for my group to be able to meet Madame Emilie in her home in the hilltop village of Castellet surrounded by rolling vineyards. I had heard about Mme. Emilie because it was she who recommended our restaurant for lunch, but we had not planned to meet her. While wandering in the village, I mentioned to a shop owner that Madame Larrieu is my mother-in-law, and she cheerfully informed me that she knows my mother-in-law well because she comes to the village every week to teach Mme. Emilie, who lives just next door,...
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On my Provence & Mediterranean coast trip, we visit the beautiful Rothschild Villa & Gardens on elegant Cap Ferrat. During the afternoon of our visit, we witnessed the gorgeous grounds being transformed into a reception venue. Images of the evening to come danced in our heads. The rose pink facade of the villa contrasts beautifully with the blue sky and green lawn. Workers in the gardens installing chandeliers Elegant chandeliers suspended mid air ~ magical! It’s hard to imagine a more lovely place for a reception Photos by Sallye Hof.
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