Driving around from village to village looking at this glorious part of the country...
I was scouting cafes to paint... and admiring architecture... I have snapped some fab photos (via The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence)
After a long day I settled in for the night in this very welcoming Bed and Breakfast (via Victoria magazine September 2001) with BLUE decor... 
On Saturday I met the lovely Vicki Archer, author of My French Life... I pick her up in my PINK car and we pop over for lunch and laughs at Bistro d' Eygalieres (photos via Victoria magazine September 2002) eating some yummy food and drinking great wine for VIRTUALLY hours... Vicki was a delight... you must visitor her blog and get to know her...
She told me about The Palais des Papes a historical palace in Avignon, southern France, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. It sounded like a must see... sooooo Sunday I visited this beautiful palace...
Look at the amazing paintings... to see them up close... visit HERE
After our tour we enjoyed a FAB Easter brunch with some adorable ducks... I do hope everyone had a lovely Easter... 
andddddd I hope you ENJOYED my Monday Metamorphosis... From exciting city life to country life... with touches of BLUE too... You can see more Metamorphosis Monday posts over at Susan's and Blue Monday posts at Smiling Sal's !!!
Tuesday... I will bring your more adventures from the Sud de la France in my stolen PINK car with the help of Miss Kris!
Wednesday... Laura of Under the Sheet-Shhh will be back with some Outdoor shots and memories of Paris with Amelie!
Thursday... Royal Luncheon at Versailles... put on your best frocks along with Miss Kris!
Friday... A FASHIONABLE tour of designer Chantal Thomass' apartment with PINK decor for all you Pink Saturday participants!
To see my paintings inspired by Peter Mayle's " A Good Year"... visit HERE... frameable notecards are still available... email me!
36 comments:
Superb Fifi, from the stolen pink sports car to the majestic palaces to the easter brunch with the ducks and what an exciting week to look forward to, Kathy.
I am giving away a copy of Bouchon cookbook if you don't already have one pop by and enter.
Beautiful I wish I was there right now!
What a fantastic tour through Provence! I am also a great fan of Peter Mayle but have never been to Provence - it is on my wish list. I have had several trips to Paris - another one coming up in June. It was a treat to find your blog today through Smiling Sal's Blue Monday.
Hi Fifi,
A Year in Provence ~ I loved that book and I so wanted to be there!
The train ride would be great and I hope that you have the greatest time there and please tell us all about it.
Hugs
Carolyn
Ps. I wish I was there!
You know I love your artwork, right? I am just loving the duck in tucked behind the tablecloth in your easter brunch painting - beautiful!
Hi Fifi,
Sounds like a fantabulous time! I would LOVE to go to Provence someday. Happy Blue Monday!
Blessings,
Sandi
What a Fab weekend. The Bed and Breafast sounded wonderful. I have always wanted to see the South Of France, after reading about the Impressionists who painted there because of the light. A delightful virtual visit. Love the paintings.
You have the best virtual vacations! Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
Oh Darling Fifiness! What a weekend! How chic of you to be wearing your driving gloves in your stolen pink cars! I do hope the authorities are not on to you! Oh, disaster! Our Fifiness in jail! Now there's a little picture to paint!
Hope you have a wonderful Easter! Keep the magic coming! ;)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Wow, now I feel refreshed. Thank you.
Happy Blue Monday.
Barb
I love our trips to beautiful places...and Dining with ducks...what a charming painting! Have a wonderful day!
Oh my! Fifi...what is the fine for pink car thievery in France??? will I have to mortgage my castle should you get caught? Or do you still know that fine young Inspector? Will he get you off should you not be able to avoid being detected?!
You really must be careful...it is not so inspiring to paint from jail! Please DO be careful!
You have created yet another wonderful adventure for us to enjoy...merci!
I need to plan myself a virtual vacation! Tres bien!!
...what a beautiful post...what a wonderful imagination you have...
Bonjour Fifi!
A pink sports car in Provence, What could be better? The bed and breakfast looks dreamy and meeting up with friends, even better. Love your paintings and the photos you've shared during your visit!
A la prochaine!
xo~Tracie
Dear Fifi:
You stole the best car in town! I hope the police chased you a bit but then saw it was you and let you go. Maybe when you get back you can steal another one?
I did not get out of the City as so may fun things to do with Rauoul came up but...I got your missive and we will meet for lunch upon your return! There is SO much for you to know!
Sincerely,
Petunia who thinks white driving gloves are FAB!
Oh Fifi
The Pink car...yes my style, and please go fast fast. I love speed. I loved our stop and the B&B.
A great end to a great Easter Weekend.
Thanks FIfi
Love Claudie
xoo
Provence is one of my dream destinations....when the lavender is blooming.
How chic to drive the car with those beautiful gloves!
Thanks for the ride.
Fifi,
Did you steal that pink car from a Mary Kay saleswoman? LOL
Tracey
just tagged you on my blog:)
Cute post and beautiful pics! Don't you just love Victoria magazine?!!! Some serious beauty photographed between the pages!
Blessings to you from the Heartland,
Valerie
Provence is one of my favorite regions of France - I loved Avignon. I grew up on the Florida Gulf Coast so always have to check out the beach wherever I visit. I only made it to Stes Maries de la Mer, but what a great little town!
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Bonjour Madam Fifi,
Sounds like you had a delightful drive to Provence and what a wonderful day to take the sportscar out...er hummm er I hope you didn't REALLY steal the car???
Your luncheon date sounded like great fun.
Kris
Wonderful post, Fifi!
wild girl !!!
well, you certainly had a fun filled easter.
and certainly sounds like a heck of a lot more fun ( and adventure ), than i had in boring
boca raton.
xxx
So pretty, Fifi! I love table with the scrolly chairs. :) Hope you had a wonderful Easter! (I'm off to catch up on everything I missed while I was away)
Ahh, the country life sounds SO amazing, esp. the bed & breakfast, sigh! Thank you for another lovely journey!
What a time! I loved the Peter Mayle books, too -- I'll check out your paintings!
Hi Fifi,
Thought you might like my post today :)
Tracey
Miss Fifi,
Thanks so much for showing me Provence...I have never been but would love to bicycle there! Love the pink car and the oh so fashionable white "driving" gloves. I just love the architecture.
Can't wait to "see" you!
Blessings...
Thanks for the virtual trip to one of my favorite parts of France. (Isn't it everybody's) I l really ove both your pink car and that outdoor cafe scene.
hey fifi
wonderful pics
I very much enjoyed my virtual trip to france
Sarah
Wow, you are a busy lady! Cute post...the green eyed monster said!
Clearly I need to add The Palais des Papes to my long and growing list of places to visit! Thanks for taking me along on your visit. :-)
You get around! I went from City Gay Boy to Country Gay Boy when I ended up settling with my partner in rural New Zealand. We've lived in Chicago and Tokyo and now we live in paradise. I blog about it on 'Moon Over Martinborough' here: http://martinborough.wordpress.com/
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