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A Gamm Vert Surprise

5 December 2023 by chezperrier 2 Comments

Gamm Vert is a French chain of garden nurseries, but it’s much more than that. It’s a one-stop shop for French treats and gifts! The original reason for visiting Gamm Vert was that some friends had told us it might…

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It’s Been 2 Months of Living in France

18 October 2023 by chezperrier 4 Comments

A New Chapter: Sacrifices RewardedWe arrived in France on 16 August. After being married to someone who was married to a restaurant, we both desperately longed for “quality of life”. No more setting my alarm late at night to be…

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The Wine Towns of Tournon-sur-Rhône & Tain l’Hermitage

1 October 2023 by chezperrier Leave a comment

It was a warm Sunday and Olivier and I decided to spend the day in the charming towns of Tournon-sur-Rhône and Tain l’Hermitage. Just a short drive from our home, it was a pleasant change of pace.  Tournon-sur-Rhône is a…

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