Almost French by Sarah Turnbull Reviewed by Polly Cannie Click on cover to buy Almost French is an entertaining and heart-warming story of Australian journalist Sarah Turnbull who is most definitely a fish out…
Coming to ‘thermes’ with Amélie Want to feel so laid back that you are horizontal? Spas fall into two general categories, pampering and medical. The Medical Spa can provide a realistic alternative for those seeking…
Sunday September 2nd Wow! September has arrived in a flurry of sunshine, with a fanfare of summer still to come. It really is one of the most lovely months of the year in the PO…
Have you noticed that here In France, windows open INWARDS? Don’t move over here loaded up with pelmets and heavy curtains. It won’t work!
Meet the people who live and work in the PO We talk of sea and mountain, sardanes and music, art, wine, exhibitions, street processions, blue skies and sunshine, dancing and singing – but…
Bottling Wine by Jonathan Hesford People don’t realise the amount of thought and work that goes on behind putting wine into a bottle. Here’s an overview of the process at Domaine Treloar, but it applies…
The Way Forward into life! Meet Polly and Steve Cannie, the recent proud owners of a home in Céret. Follow their joys, trials and tribulations as they take you through their own story of…
Tuesday 1st May} I have tried SO hard to be sophisticated and subtle! Moving to France, to a region of wild and unbridled beauty, of culture and tradition, has done nothing whatsoever to ‘culturize’ me…
Friday 2nd March I heralded March in yesterday by nearly choking to death on a fly! Yes, I know it sounds a bit far fetched but if you don’t believe me, ask Olivier, Bisou or…
Thursday 9th November Amazing! This weather is something I will never get used to! Only 46 shopping days left to Christmas, and I have spent the day outside in the garden in shorts and t…