On this important day in American (er, WORLD) history, we give you a respite from the sad remembrance.....
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There once was an old olive oil mill who lived in the heavenly village of
Moustiers Ste.-Marie, PROVENCE FRANCE....
...along came gracious
Joel who followed beautiful
Genevieve down the hill. Fell in love whilst taking in the lavender-infused air (and who wouldn't??). Married her and together transformed the infamous mill into a luxury b&b which would be coveted by those who travel from far away lands to rest in one of the most picturesque settings in the world.
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Alas, the ultimate hosts now spend their days preparing breakfasts and dinners from the organic bounty their gardens magically offer (Jack and his ol' beanstalk are given a good run for the money, honey). Lounge and eat local olives, cheese and freshly-plucked eggs here:
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What to do besides relax, hit area marches aux puces (because antiquing is a must and a given, nest' ce pas?) and eat crazy good food and wine?
Oh...I don't know...perhaps
hike in the lavender fields of Provence (just to say YOU DID)....
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..... swim and canoe in the bluest of blue waters in Ste. Croix Lake, allow your venerable hosts to teach you a thing or twelve about traditional Provincial cooking, meet your neighbors and get invited to harvest grapes....you know, the
UUUSH...
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Fairytale Excursions now being accepted:
La Bouscatiere in ProvenceChemin Marcel Provence, 04360 Moustiers Sainte-Marie
A mere 3 hrs train ride from Paris to Aix en Provence