French Kissing in Avignon and Other Tales of a Week in Provence by dln
Nov 13th, 2004, 06:47 PM
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Please! Please! can someone help me to see dins pictures? [email protected]
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Nov 14th, 2004, 05:10 AM
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This entertaining exchange has carried me through my first two cups of coffee. Now, can anyone tell me in which village they filmed the French Kiss moment when 'Kate' strolls along waving her hand and saying 'beautiful, beautiful'? Thanks, J. (I figured this might be the place to ask.)
Nov 14th, 2004, 07:07 AM
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Hi jean,
Have you copied this link
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Nov 14th, 2004, 07:29 PM
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Hi, Ira, et al.
As I wait semi-patiently with bated breath (I sit corrected) while Phoebe takes good care of DH, I am entertained by Millie-Louis (a large, beautiful, solid black domestic short hair)as she lurks in front of the mousehole having eaten cheese. Actually, it is a hole drilled by a previous owner in an inconspicuous corner to run a cable. But I don't have the heart to tell her. I said she is beautiful, I made no comment on her intelligence! Hope springs eternal in her world.
Judy
As I wait semi-patiently with bated breath (I sit corrected) while Phoebe takes good care of DH, I am entertained by Millie-Louis (a large, beautiful, solid black domestic short hair)as she lurks in front of the mousehole having eaten cheese. Actually, it is a hole drilled by a previous owner in an inconspicuous corner to run a cable. But I don't have the heart to tell her. I said she is beautiful, I made no comment on her intelligence! Hope springs eternal in her world.
Judy
Nov 14th, 2004, 11:51 PM
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dln:I loved your trip report. French kissing in Avignon seems to be quite the thing. We ate at Piedoie our first night in Avignon. 8 tables filled, slow but attentive service(there was one waiter) and fabulous food. We went back the next night for a light meal imagining their smoked salmon canneloni all over again. It's now a Monday night. Three tables full in the whole place. The chef starts out table hopping. How charming we think. He comes to our table and speaks to us in French about our meal and our journey. We tell him in French we are on our way to Saint Remy the next day. He jumps up(STG) and starts waving his arms about yelling F....ing Bastards!! We smile thinking what do we do now. I am a Marriage and Family therapist with a family that matches every cliche you've ever thought about regarding therapists.
I am, therfore, well prepared to play off this insanity as "normal". Why look...there he is waving his arms about yelling "f..ing bastards". Well, just then he comes over to our table(again) and motions for me to rise(I do) he begins the kissing thing. At this point I ascertain for certain he is wildly drunk(once again a familiar experience). I manage the "3 kisses" and sit myself down. The wonder of our dinner is fading fast. The sole waiter now brings some provencal liquer to our table. We just want to bolt. We sip, smile, and bid our good-byes.
Mind you we never had a decent meal in Saint Remy with the exception of some fabulous lamb at Bistro D'Apilles. Perhaps, he was simply warning us. I doubt he needed to be quite so emphatic. We might have paid him heed had me been somewhat more subtle.
I am, therfore, well prepared to play off this insanity as "normal". Why look...there he is waving his arms about yelling "f..ing bastards". Well, just then he comes over to our table(again) and motions for me to rise(I do) he begins the kissing thing. At this point I ascertain for certain he is wildly drunk(once again a familiar experience). I manage the "3 kisses" and sit myself down. The wonder of our dinner is fading fast. The sole waiter now brings some provencal liquer to our table. We just want to bolt. We sip, smile, and bid our good-byes.
Mind you we never had a decent meal in Saint Remy with the exception of some fabulous lamb at Bistro D'Apilles. Perhaps, he was simply warning us. I doubt he needed to be quite so emphatic. We might have paid him heed had me been somewhat more subtle.
Nov 15th, 2004, 05:50 AM
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Thank you all for your compliments. =D> It was a pleasure to write to share our trip to France with you!
Just some extra notes:
<b>Tarascon:</b> well worth a trip to see the 15th century chateau that sits on the edge of the river. Not only are the views of the surrounding town and countryside fantastic, the interior is well-preserved. Looking at all the graffiti from 17th century prisoners is pretty neat! Website www.monum.fr
<b>Eygalieres:</b> a charming town near St. Remy on the D24B. Park in the large lot at the base of the town and walk up to the top of the village where you will find ruins of an old chateau. And views!
<b>Jouques:</b> the beautiful town where our B&B was located. The name of the B&B is Le Catalan. On the gites de france website it's listing #990515 (charme d'hote) but it also has its own website: http://le-catelan.ifrance.com. I could not say enough wonderful things about this place and the kind people who run it.
<b>Moustiers:</b> even though it's discovered now, and a pain in the rumpus to get to, it's worth the drive (stop by lake on the way). Charming town with an incredibly dramatic backdrop and pottery shops galore. Even though it's not exactly my taste, I still liked the pottery and had no trouble making a purchase or two.
<b>Gorge du Verdon:</b> white knuckles all the way, glad we did it, not afraid of heights at all, but this terrified me in spots, but <i>I wouldn't have missed it for the world!</i>
<b>Aix:</b> the plane trees on the Cours Mirabeau have all been pollarded so it's not as pretty as you've been led to believe. Walk around Aix into the interior, down narrow little streets and have a cafe on one of the plazas, and you will see Aix at its best. Be prepared for getting lost as you enter/leave Aix, however!
So there you have it.
Just some extra notes:
<b>Tarascon:</b> well worth a trip to see the 15th century chateau that sits on the edge of the river. Not only are the views of the surrounding town and countryside fantastic, the interior is well-preserved. Looking at all the graffiti from 17th century prisoners is pretty neat! Website www.monum.fr
<b>Eygalieres:</b> a charming town near St. Remy on the D24B. Park in the large lot at the base of the town and walk up to the top of the village where you will find ruins of an old chateau. And views!
<b>Jouques:</b> the beautiful town where our B&B was located. The name of the B&B is Le Catalan. On the gites de france website it's listing #990515 (charme d'hote) but it also has its own website: http://le-catelan.ifrance.com. I could not say enough wonderful things about this place and the kind people who run it.
<b>Moustiers:</b> even though it's discovered now, and a pain in the rumpus to get to, it's worth the drive (stop by lake on the way). Charming town with an incredibly dramatic backdrop and pottery shops galore. Even though it's not exactly my taste, I still liked the pottery and had no trouble making a purchase or two.
<b>Gorge du Verdon:</b> white knuckles all the way, glad we did it, not afraid of heights at all, but this terrified me in spots, but <i>I wouldn't have missed it for the world!</i>
<b>Aix:</b> the plane trees on the Cours Mirabeau have all been pollarded so it's not as pretty as you've been led to believe. Walk around Aix into the interior, down narrow little streets and have a cafe on one of the plazas, and you will see Aix at its best. Be prepared for getting lost as you enter/leave Aix, however!
So there you have it.
Nov 15th, 2004, 06:27 AM
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Fun report Deidre!!I must be doing something wrong, but in all these years that I have been traveling to Provence,
I never experienced the thrill of receiving a French kiss from a waiter..
See what happens when I go back to Avignon in June..Who know.....
I never experienced the thrill of receiving a French kiss from a waiter..
See what happens when I go back to Avignon in June..Who know.....
Nov 15th, 2004, 06:28 AM
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dln, thanks for sharing all this fun with us !
Not meaning to sound superior, but I've never had any trouble navigating in France or Italy, equipped with a road atlas ! Surely taking a road atlas with you is easier than "what I do now (months before going) is STUDY my Michelin maps as if I were going to have final exams on the geography of France", Sue4 ?
Our French one even has large scale maps of many town centres, showing the one way streets.
Not meaning to sound superior, but I've never had any trouble navigating in France or Italy, equipped with a road atlas ! Surely taking a road atlas with you is easier than "what I do now (months before going) is STUDY my Michelin maps as if I were going to have final exams on the geography of France", Sue4 ?
Our French one even has large scale maps of many town centres, showing the one way streets.
Nov 15th, 2004, 06:29 AM
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Why, thanks!
Made a mistake on our B&B's website. The proper address is: http://le-catalan.ifrance.com/le-catalan/
This old stone mas was found at the end of a long country road. The young couple who own it also restored it, and they speak excellent English and are so incredibly helpful! They gave us all sorts of itineraries and told us about a restaurant that now numbers among our Top Ten of all-time favorites. Yes, the food and ambiance were that good--it's an elegant country resturant named <b>Les Souvenirs de l'Avenir</b>. Wesbite is www.lessouvenirsdelavenir.com, same as the name. Just to let you know, though. This restaurant is out in the middle of nowhere! You'll think you're off on a wild goose chase before you find it, but will you ever be glad that you did. The website's all in French but you can easily translate menu items. The food was extraordinary and beautifully arranged on the plate. The one time we needed our camera and forgot it!
Made a mistake on our B&B's website. The proper address is: http://le-catalan.ifrance.com/le-catalan/
This old stone mas was found at the end of a long country road. The young couple who own it also restored it, and they speak excellent English and are so incredibly helpful! They gave us all sorts of itineraries and told us about a restaurant that now numbers among our Top Ten of all-time favorites. Yes, the food and ambiance were that good--it's an elegant country resturant named <b>Les Souvenirs de l'Avenir</b>. Wesbite is www.lessouvenirsdelavenir.com, same as the name. Just to let you know, though. This restaurant is out in the middle of nowhere! You'll think you're off on a wild goose chase before you find it, but will you ever be glad that you did. The website's all in French but you can easily translate menu items. The food was extraordinary and beautifully arranged on the plate. The one time we needed our camera and forgot it!
Nov 15th, 2004, 06:38 AM
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Too funny, Caroline. Be careful of what you say about driving in France and Italy: you might find yourself being asked to be the designated driver for all trips! 
jmw44: I don't know what the location is in the movie French Kiss but I think I'll have to watch that movie again. Lately we've been devouring French films (I wonder why) especially the ones dramatising Marcel Pagnol's stories. Jean de Florette and Manon of the Springs are my favorites, but I'll watch anything with a French background.
Kismet, you can always try eating at Les Artistes in Avignon.... and be sure to kiss and tell!
jmw44: I don't know what the location is in the movie French Kiss but I think I'll have to watch that movie again. Lately we've been devouring French films (I wonder why) especially the ones dramatising Marcel Pagnol's stories. Jean de Florette and Manon of the Springs are my favorites, but I'll watch anything with a French background.
Kismet, you can always try eating at Les Artistes in Avignon....
and be sure to kiss and tell!
Nov 15th, 2004, 02:26 PM
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to 4totravel:
The address of the Delphi Francophile forum is:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/pbprovence
Patricia
The address of the Delphi Francophile forum is:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/pbprovence
Patricia
