Most of us have experienced that cloud of melancholy which sometimes descends after a wonderful trip. Seemingly endless days spent escaping, maybe relaxing by a sun drenched pool, listening to the sounds of local, traditional music, salivating at the smells of regional food, soaking in the ambience, the architecture, the history, then you return home, to reality. You momentarily remember tiny details as you flick through assorted photographs but all too quickly feelings and experiences fade to become a treasured memory, as the business of life re-consumes you.
For me, I was fortunate enough to actually to live in such a place, somewhere that most of us only visit on a trip, somewhere that spoke to my heart. Having been immersed in Provence for eighteen, glorious months, it felt as if the essence of this beautiful place had somehow flowed into my entire being, as if I had found the essence of life, a magical ‘je ne sais quois’ which I still find almost impossible to define and then after a year away I returned ………….


Cart in Place aux herbes, Uzes at Night, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France
People say you can never go back, nothing will be the same but in fact more often than not it is just as you had remembered it. Like rediscovering a much-cherished teddy or book or outfit that somehow had become hidden within the folded layers of your wardrobe. You see it again and your emotions immediately sweep you down a well-remembered path of excitement and elation, simply put; feeling good!! Returning to a beloved place is really very similar, the only thing that has actually changed is yourself.  You are a little bit older, chiseled with a few more of life’s experiences so perhaps you see things, embrace things and experience things just that bit differently. However the essence of what stirred you the first time remains, what joy and delight that brings!

The golden limestone cobbled streets of Uzès

Rue de Petite Bourgade Uzes, Languedoc Rousiilon, France
wondering about all who have tread there before you,
Stepped, cobbled street in Uzes
as you walk those same cobbles again.
Cobbles of Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France

The shuttered buildings,

Shutters of Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France

shutters thrust open and fastened tight each day.

The Fenestrelle Tower and Cathedral

Fenestrelle Tower, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France

The Château D’Uzès

Chateau of Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France

Market day in Place aux Herbes

The Saturday market, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France
Filling my basket

French basket for the Provencal market
from the delightful lady selling goat’s cheese,
Goats cheese seller at Wednesday Market, Uzes, Languedoc Rousiilon, France
beautifully decorated morsels of deliciousness!!!
The Goats cheese at Wednesday Market in Uzes
The nun still selling wine,
Nun selling wine at Wednesday Market in Uzes,Languedoc Rousiilon, France
the sumptious fresh garlic,
Garlic Herbs at Wednesday Market in Uzes
and of course sunflowers!
Sunflowers at Wednesday Market in Uzes

The local pottery collection

Pots of Uze, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France
and hand pressed olive oil and wine just outside of town.
Le Moulin D'Uzes, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France

Inside the shop at the Moulin D’Uzès

Olive Oil shop display, Le Moulin D'Uzes, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France
Next door, the vines heavy with a new vintage  at Aquaduc D’ Uzès
Vines at Aquaduc D'Uzes, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France

Inside Le Domain d’ Aquaduc d’ Uzès

Rose wine from Aquaduc D'Uzes, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France
Romantic and heart string even at night, as we cross Place aux Herbes under a canopy of twinkling lights
Place aux Herbes, Uzes at Night, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France
and amble down our street on our last night, knowing that this will never be just a memory, for we will be back quite soon!Street in Uzes at Night, Uzes at Night, Uzes, Languedoc Rousillon, France

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