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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Where do I start? Two weeks in Provence. Our 4th visit to the south of France and each encounter with Provence entrenches us so deeply that it is our fear - and desire - that we may not be able to tear away next time. La Cigale has elevated the latter and we dread tomorrow, our departure, far more than we anticipated our arrival two weeks ago. La Cigale is a treasure. This is our fouth bastide in Provence, and by far our favorite. The ten or so floor to ceiling double “French” doors open La Cigale to the Provence experience - so cool both during the heat of the day and the evenings, unlike so many others that have a few rectangular shuttered port holes. Unbelievable. The one level living is so convenient , and the pool – only 3 steps from the house instead of down the hill. Lavender fields everywhere – lining the driveway entrance and 7 hectars of true privacy. Could go on and on. Things we loved – Walking in the morning to Lacoste for coffee and croissant Walking in the evenings to the abbey Degustation at every turning Indoor market in Avignon – world renown All the local markets – at least one every day of the week Bastille Day in Venequae Salad lunches all over Dinner in Lourmarin at Auberge de Aiguebrun (request the dining room) Dinner in Jocas at Le Phebus - plan for a long French diner Preparing huge salads at our fabulous island in the kitchen with fare from the local markets Wine lunches at La Cigale overlooking the mountains Practicing our flip turns in the pool – reading Peter Mayle by the pool “ A Good Year” is a must read – I know you’ve seen the movie, but you haven’t read the book. It's in the library. The normal sightseeing Wine, wine and more wine Faulous weather and a true French experience. Forget Paris. As we depart, we leave a piece of us.
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Susan and Jay Bullock
Chateau Elan, Atlanta, USA
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