JanetJoanouWeinerFeb 55 minLes Cigalois de St. Hippolyte du Fort - Part 2My 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...
JanetJoanouWeinerJan 214 minLes Cigalois of St. Hippolyte du FortPart One Madame fought back tears, but the deep well of emotion that was their cause would not be contained. "Our grandfathers… the...
JanetJoanouWeinerDec 18, 20213 minBeauty in the Bleak MidwinterWhen I reflect on the beauty of the seasons, I usually picture the soft bright colors of spring or the brilliant tones of autumn. Yet...
JanetJoanouWeinerNov 27, 20213 minLe Cengle Mountain GloryI have written about the mountains of St. Hippolyte du Fort in a previous blog, but majestic Le Cengle calls us to take another look....
JanetJoanouWeinerOct 31, 20213 minThe Invaders' RouteThe Route de Lasalle starts right outside my front door and winds its way up through beautiful Cevenol countryside. I love watching the...
JanetJoanouWeinerOct 8, 20214 minVive les VendangesVive 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...
JanetJoanouWeinerJul 18, 20213 minLa LavandeOne of the best things about living in the south of France is lavender season. It is truly incroyable…incredible! The colors, the scent,...
JanetJoanouWeinerJul 3, 20215 minGarden LessonsThis year, for the first time, I have a vegetable garden–a potager as it's called in French. Interestingly, the word for...
JanetJoanouWeinerJun 13, 20214 minLes Montagnes de St. Hippolyte du FortThis week we're going on a tour of the beautiful mountains surrounding my little town. So grab your walking stick and hiking boots…just...
JanetJoanouWeinerMay 8, 20214 minBeholding BeautyThese past weeks, here in the Cévennes, we have had quite a stretch of gray skies and rainy days. Our summers can be scorching hot, so...
JanetJoanouWeinerApr 23, 20216 minThe Route de CrosOf the many beautiful walks in and around St. Hippolyte du Fort, my very favorite is on the Route de Cros. Out my door, across the...
JanetJoanouWeinerApr 5, 20213 minSpring has Sprung"Spring is sprung, the grass has riz I wonder where the birdies iz…" (Anonymous) Every year around this time, my dad would chant this...
JanetJoanouWeinerFeb 19, 20213 minWinter BeautyWinter brings a subtle beauty, one that can easily be missed. Do we see muted skies and think, oh no, another overcast, gray day? Or do...
JanetJoanouWeinerJan 31, 20214 minThe Road Not TakenLast Sunday, puffy white clouds drifted overhead through a sparkling blue sky. A lovely winter day to take the small hike up the mountain...
JanetJoanouWeinerJan 17, 20212 minDay is DoneAfter two long days of (good, but intense) meetings, I managed to get outside for a walk. Later than usual but still before dark. In...
JanetJoanouWeinerJan 9, 20213 minLooking UpThe snowflake icon appeared all night on my weather app. Yet the windows opened only to rain, no white in sight. Same thing this...
JanetJoanouWeinerDec 5, 20204 minLes OlivesThe Château de Planque, our home and ministry center, came with an extensive terrain of 2.5 hectares (6.5 acres). Most of the land lies...
JanetJoanouWeinerNov 25, 20202 minA Walk Along the RiverAlmost every day, I go on a walk with my trusty little companion, Snicket. The fresh air and movement while soaking in sights, sounds,...
JanetJoanouWeinerNov 15, 20203 minAutumnal GloryWhat is it about autumn that is so appealing? So surprising? The glory of green leaves turning golden, amber, ochre, and crimson never...
JanetJoanouWeinerSep 27, 20203 minA River Runs ThroughLike many European towns, large and small, St. Hippolyte du Fort grew up around a river. While we tend to take water for granted, coming...