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87Four Queens
The 13th century gave us the four queens of Provencal, France, who greatly influenced the medieval history of Europe. Born to Raymond Berenger V, the Count of Provence, and his wife, Beatrice of Savoy, were Marguerite, Eleanor, Sanchia and Beatrice. The Provencal sisters became the queens of France, England, Germany and Sicily.Beatrice of Savoy exemplifies the old adage, "The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world."
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83Vincent van Gogh's Irises (Post-Impressionism)
As I look over my right shoulder as I’m typing this, out into my front garden, I see Vincent van Gogh’s irises — they’re my irises, Persian irises, but they look like the ones in van Gogh’s series of iris paintings.
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80The Best of Southern France: Arles!
Arles is a traditionally Southern French town that is dramatically different from the urban rush of Paris or the other big cities in France. Learn what to do and how to enjoy Arles, France, to its fullest extent.
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81Wild European Vultures & Where to See All Four
The Baronnies in the foothills of Provence is the only area outside of Spanish Catalonia that it is possible to observe all four European vulture species. A must see for nature lovers.
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81My Favorite Provençal Restaurants
There must be thousands of restaurants in Provence! Here are just some of my personal favorites ...
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81From the backwoods of Michigan to Provence
a trip to Southern France and the impressions of a backwoods Michigan hillbilly
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80Types Of Roses
Rose is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. It is famous for its fresh appearance and beautiful smell. Different rose also have different meanings on different occasions. A red rose is well known for the ultimate flower of love, but...
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80Provence Style I: Real Home Decorating Ideas from the Foothills
Simple decorating tips to add Provencal style to your home. Draw inspiration from a centuries old home in Provence.
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79The Summer Savory Plant - A Fresh or Dried Herb For Flavor and Aroma
The summer savory plant is a tasty herb which adds a lovely flavor to foods. It contains antimicrobial chemicals and may be able to kill bacteria and yeasts in food and in humans.
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78The Ochre Trail in 'Provence', Southern France
The hills of Vaucluse, in Provence, southern France is a strange Martian landscape as the earth covered red and yellow clay. This is Ochre or Ocher and among the best found in France. Ochre is used to make pigments for painting the walls, makeup,...
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