When In Provence is a travel blog for people seeking tips and experiences in the South of France.

Visiting Aix-en-Provence?

The first time Andy and I visited Aix-en-Provence, we did what most visitors do. We wandered the beautiful streets, admired the fountains, snapped a few photos, and left thinking it was a lovely city. But if you'd asked me what made Aix special, I wouldn't have had much of an answer.

As more and more of you started asking me for recommendations in Aix, I knew I wanted to experience the city beyond the surface. So we joined a walking tour led by a local guide whose family has called Aix home for generations. Suddenly, the city began to make sense. The elegant façades, hidden courtyards, bustling markets, and centuries-old traditions all came alive through stories we never would have discovered on our own.

It's one of the experiences I now recommend to anyone visiting Aix. If you'd like to take the same tour, you can book using my link below: Link Coming Soon!

Milou in France

This mini-series offers a detailed guide to bringing your dog abroad, with a special focus on travel to France. It covers everything from airline policies and paperwork to helpful advice for enjoying a dog-friendly vacation in the South of France.

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A Visit to le Mas des Flauzièrs

A visit marked by conversation that felt refreshingly untouched by algorithms. Here, heritage and adaptability meet, allowing tradition to evolve naturally alongside the tastes of a new generation.

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A Visit to Domaine Martin

A visit to the storied and historic Plan de Dieu, guided by a family who believes that great wine begins with openness, trust, and a genuine connection to those who come to taste it.

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L’Art of the American Apèro - Deux

A fresh update to where it all began — featuring new bites, reimagined stories, and plenty of charm for the Francophiles who savor French food, culture, and the occasional fish-out-of-water adventure. This is a return to the heart of apéro and those perfectly imperfect moments that make life in France so unforgettable.

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Baguettes and Blunders

The first story in the Postcards from Provence series, Baguettes and Blunders is a retelling of my very first public cultural kerfuffle — a moment equal parts humbling and hilarious. It’s a charming memory I couldn’t resist sharing with my readers, in hopes you’ll get a giggle out of my early missteps in France. After all, isn’t that what travel is really about? Learning, laughing, and embracing every imperfectly perfect moment along the way.

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Fatima’s Hand

The popular door knocker that has an interesting history. We found ourselves so charmed by it, we ended up going on a year search for the perfect “hand.” Come with us as we dig through dusty brocantes and learn more about this unique piece of history.

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Sautering through Sault

Situated on an elevated ridge, the village of Sault is known as the capital of lavender and is home to one of the most beautiful views in Provence, showcasing the rolling fields of lavender that span the vast valley below.

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From quiet back roads to sun-drenched vineyards, the Vaucluse is filled with family-run wine domaines that welcome visitors like old friends. This guide highlights six charming domaines you can visit in Provence, where tradition, passion, and hospitality are poured into every glass. Follow the series here:

Discover the Domaines

Postcards from Provence

A collection of small-town stories, sun-soaked days, and Provençal moments


Off the Beaten Path

Follow along as we guide you through the lesser-known villages around the beautiful region of Provence.

Discover the Villages

Our Journey of Dialysis in France

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