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Les Casernes of St. Hippolyte du Fort
In our little town, St. Hippolyte du Fort, there exists an impressive limestone building. Within its walls, we find our Silk Museum,...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Apr 15
- 3 min
Cevenol Spring
Here in the Cévennes region, spring is elusive. One day, we have brilliant sunshine and bright blue skies filled with puffy white clouds....
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Adventures in Anduze and Beyond
One of the best things about living in France is the continual discovery. Even when revisiting places, taking friends and guests, there's...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Feb 11
- 5 min
Homestead Heaven
I didn't set out to garden, tend chickens, and all the rest. It grew on me slowly (haha! pun unintended!) We're blessed with land, and...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Seasonal Markets
Oh how I love the open markets of France! As I've written before, they are a never-ending source of sights, sounds, scents just waiting...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Dec 5, 2022
- 4 min
Another Day in Provence
What could be better than a day in Provence? Two days! While that's not nearly long enough to explore this enchanting region of France,...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
A Day (or Two) in Provence
One of my great joys this fall is having my sister and her husband in the region for several months. It is a huge and unexpected gift to...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Sep 18, 2022
- 2 min
Perspectives
A gray, cloudy day––depressing or cozy? Roadside growth––weeds or wildflowers? Whether we see beauty in the storm and life in the weeds...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Aug 13, 2022
- 4 min
The Magic of the Open Market
I love open markets! The stands of wares ranging from fresh local products to artisanal items are always a delight to experience....
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jul 9, 2022
- 4 min
So Many Sundials
Our little town is uniquely blessed with not one or two, but 21 sundials. Perched here and there on various homes and buildings, they add...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- May 21, 2022
- 3 min
The Tower Around the Corner
One of the most iconic structures in St. Hippolyte is an ancient limestone tower, just across the bridge and around the corner from my...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Apr 23, 2022
- 3 min
A Museum of Silk
Surprise! Our tiny little town has a museum. It’s small but nicely done and follows the history of the significant silk industry in our...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Mar 26, 2022
- 3 min
A Walk Along the Voie Verte
In my little town, St. Hippolyte du Fort, we are blessed with lovely walking paths. I'm grateful to so easily engage with the surrounding...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Feb 26, 2022
- 3 min
The "Other" Château
On one of my daily walks, not long after we moved here ten years ago, I came to the end of a path and…voilà! Seemingly out of nowhere, a...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Feb 5, 2022
- 5 min
Les Cigalois de St. Hippolyte du Fort - Part 2
My husband had a significant birthday a few years back (well, ok, more like a decade). I sent out requests for a word of encouragement, a...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jan 21, 2022
- 4 min
Les Cigalois of St. Hippolyte du Fort
Part One Madame fought back tears, but the deep well of emotion that was their cause would not be contained. "Our grandfathers… the...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Dec 18, 2021
- 3 min
Beauty in the Bleak Midwinter
When I reflect on the beauty of the seasons, I usually picture the soft bright colors of spring or the brilliant tones of autumn. Yet...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
Le Cengle Mountain Glory
I have written about the mountains of St. Hippolyte du Fort in a previous blog, but majestic Le Cengle calls us to take another look....
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Oct 31, 2021
- 3 min
The Invaders' Route
The Route de Lasalle starts right outside my front door and winds its way up through beautiful Cevenol countryside. I love watching the...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Oct 8, 2021
- 4 min
Vive les Vendanges
Vive les vendanges! Yay for the grape harvest! I love this time of year, and one of the very best things about it is the vendanges. Early...
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