Find Passion in Provence

I received an email today from a gentleman looking for a house to rent this coming April in Provence.  He has been waiting 20 years to show this beautiful corner of the world to his wife and I could sense his excitement that things were falling into place and his dream would soon be a reality. 

He asked me to send him a description of a home he was interested in.  I did this and in his reply, he mentioned how poetic my description was and that the house sounded perfect.  This caught me a little off guard as I’ve never considered myself poetic.  Then I started thinking about how I feel when I visit Provence, the shivers that overcome me when I get off the plane in Marseille, the way I can feel my eyes dance when I wander the markets, the huge contentment I feel when sitting at an outdoor café.  It was then I realized that when one is truly passionate about something, anything is possible…even poetry.

Provence may not be everyone’s passion, but then again, you might be surprised.  When my dear friend, Beth, invited me to Provence in 1998, I didn’t even have a passport.  I accepted with the thought that it would be a grand adventure, end of story.  Well, the adventure was certainly grand, and then some.  I was completely mesmerized by the landscapes, the contrasts in color they offered, the textures, the aromas; all compliments of mother nature.  It was simply incredible.  We spent our days visiting the local markets, wandering the countryside and sitting in cafes.  Our evenings were spent over lingering dinners, visiting with friends and enjoying some of the most delicious food and wine that had ever passed through my lips.

Fall is quickly approaching. The summer tourists have gone home, the weather is perfect, the wine harvest commences, and airfares are lower; all setting the stage for a wonderful vacation Provence style!  I’m eagerly awaiting my visit in October.  I have several beautiful properties to preview, owners and clients to meet, and new wine to taste. I’ll also be helping Beth organize her fall lavender shipment, which is always a pleasure. 

If you’re considering a visit this fall, be sure to check out the website for some great reduced prices and some spectacular homes.  I’d be glad to help you arrange your accommodations, share some ideas of what and where to go, and release the poet in you.