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Fall in Love with the South of France
Whether you are in Provence, New York City or California, you are probably hoping for something other than hot August nights. Since it’s never too early (or too late) to plan a trip somewhere, let’s talk about Provence’s magical autumn.
One September morning in Provence, you wake up to notice there’s a difference; the second homeowners and the cicadas are missing. Instead, the abrupt sound of hunter’s dogs barking followed by gunshots replaces the cicada choir. There is a slight dampness in the air, but it is entirely normal to be in shirtsleeves by lunchtime despite a chilly start.
October brings with it a soft pink hue - the painter’s light - in the evenings and mysterious foggy mornings. In agricultural areas, bonfires perfume the air, and the olives turn a deep shade of blackish purple. Pyracantha bushes (Firethorns) with eye-catching red, orange and yellow berries dot the roadsides replacing the fields of lavender and sunflowers. The Plane trees that offered welcome shade in the heat of the summer begin dropping their big, noisy brown leaves.
November is crisp like a freshly minted bill. The sunny skies remain a brilliant blue but leaving the house without an extra layer of clothing would be folly. The mistral wind, which might be mild in the summer months, blows in an Artic chill from the NW, increasing its forceful gusts as it rolls down the Rhône River. With their grapes harvested and crushed, winemakers carefully watch the fermenting juice as the vines turn to gold and red in their fields.
Many of our holiday rental partners remain open right through the Christmas holidays, and some all year. After the summer crowds have departed, there are plenty of accommodation options, with generally slightly lower rates.
So, what are you waiting for?
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Enjoy the journey,
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