What to Wear in Provence/May
Apr 29th, 2009, 02:58 PM
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What to Wear in Provence/May
Okay, I know shorts are not for the French, but I am an American and a tourist...
When we were in Provence before (always in September) I pretty much was able to wear walking shorts. Is it safe to say I can do it in mid May too? Leaving in about ten days, and deliberating over what to take. We pack extremely light and check everything when we fly.
When we were in Provence before (always in September) I pretty much was able to wear walking shorts. Is it safe to say I can do it in mid May too? Leaving in about ten days, and deliberating over what to take. We pack extremely light and check everything when we fly.
Apr 29th, 2009, 03:17 PM
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May is a warm month usually. Walking shorts are ok but some have been there wearing short shorts and I wish they could hear what the locals say. The poppies should be in bloom.
and the almond trees. Have a wonderful trip to my favorite place in France.
and the almond trees. Have a wonderful trip to my favorite place in France.
Apr 29th, 2009, 03:55 PM
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I always wear shorts during the day in Provence. Even in Avignon, Arles, Aix, etc. We've spent 32 weeks in Provence & the Cote d'Azur. I never wear shorts to dinner - except at a very simple outisde cafe.
The French love to torture themselves - high heels on the ladies on cobblestone streets & climbing around Chateaux, men in jeans/long pants in 95 degree temps. The locals will know you're a tourist - just don't wear large flourescent white running shoes or "strident" white socks up to your knee. I wear shorts with Timberline deck shoes & no socks.
Stu Dudley
The French love to torture themselves - high heels on the ladies on cobblestone streets & climbing around Chateaux, men in jeans/long pants in 95 degree temps. The locals will know you're a tourist - just don't wear large flourescent white running shoes or "strident" white socks up to your knee. I wear shorts with Timberline deck shoes & no socks.
Stu Dudley
