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    Travel tips from an English girl in California, in love with Provence.

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      • At the Terrace restaurant at Hôtel de Caumont, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

        Restaurants we love in Uzès, Aix-en-Provence & St-Rémy-de-Provence

        Caroline Longstaffe, June 10, 2022
      • Uzès where Shutters and Sunflowers began

        admin, October 4, 2021
      • Shutters of Provence in Lourmarin Provence, France

        The Shutters of Provence

        Caroline Longstaffe, September 10, 2019
      • Speaking at The Pilsudski Institute about the Poles who cracked Enigma

        Caroline Longstaffe, May 2, 2019
    • Lourmarin
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      • Our street in Lourmarin, Luberon, Vaucluse, Provence, France

        Lourmarin through the eyes of a child

        Caroline Longstaffe, August 9, 2024
      • Lourmarin, Luberon, Provence, Vaucluse, France

        Carmel, California and Lourmarin, Provence, the places I call home

        Caroline Longstaffe, March 30, 2023
      • A view of Loumrarin, Luberon, Provence, France

        Lourmarin, The Luberon, Provence, Travel guide

        admin, June 21, 2022
      • At the Terrace restaurant at Hôtel de Caumont, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

        Restaurants we love in Uzès, Aix-en-Provence & St-Rémy-de-Provence

        Caroline Longstaffe, June 10, 2022
    • Around Provence
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      • Outside Maison Empereur, Marseille

        La Maison Empereur, Marseille

        Caroline Longstaffe, June 5, 2025
      • Bassin de L'étang, Cucuron, Luberon, Vaucluse, Provence, France

        Cucuron, la petite village près de Lourmarin

        Caroline Longstaffe, September 16, 2024
      • Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

        Caroline Longstaffe, August 30, 2024
      • Gorges du Verdon, Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, Provence, France

        Les Gorges du Verdon

        Caroline Longstaffe, August 19, 2024
    • Britain
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      • An Hour from London
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      • Spring blossoms in Lourmarin

        Spring in Provence, England and Lake Tahoe, California

        Caroline Longstaffe, March 9, 2021
      • Speaking at The Pilsudski Institute about the Poles who cracked Enigma

        Caroline Longstaffe, May 2, 2019
      • The Control Tower at Greenham Common, Nebury, Berkshire, England

        The story of Greenham Common, England

        Caroline Longstaffe, October 12, 2018
      • Front of Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, England, birth place of Sir Winston Churchill

        Blenheim Palace, birth place of Sir Winston Churchill

        Caroline Longstaffe, February 20, 2018
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      • Hôtel de la Beursaudièr, Chablis, France

        Driving through France

        Caroline Longstaffe, August 18, 2022
      • The graves at the Canadien Normandy memorial near Arromanche

        Arromanches and The Memorials of Normandy

        Caroline Longstaffe, June 1, 2022
      • Gold beach, Normandy site of the British troop Landings on D-Day, June 6th 1944

        D-Day: Operation Overlord ~ The Normandy Beaches

        Caroline Longstaffe, May 22, 2022
      • The Knights Templars and cheese of the Aveyron

        Caroline Longstaffe, October 20, 2021
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      • Building a house in Carmel-by-the Sea

        Busy building a house in Carmel-by-the-Sea

        Caroline Longstaffe, August 1, 2024
      • The Carmel Mission Basilica, founded in 1770

        The story of Father Junípero Serra and the Carmel Mission

        Caroline Longstaffe, April 16, 2023
      • Lourmarin, Luberon, Provence, Vaucluse, France

        Carmel, California and Lourmarin, Provence, the places I call home

        Caroline Longstaffe, March 30, 2023
      • Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA

        Crater Lake ~ the stunning finale to our American Road Trip

        Caroline Longstaffe, July 8, 2021
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      • Clay Cliffs at Omarama, South Island New Zealand

        Days 20-21: South Island New Zealand~Tasman Glacier Lake, Ōmarama, Cromwell & wineries

        Caroline Longstaffe, February 6, 2025
      • On Hooker Trail, Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, New Zealand

        Day 19: South Island New Zealand~Mount Cook

        Caroline Longstaffe, February 3, 2025
      • Cardona Hotel, Cardona, South Island, New Zealand

        Day 18: South Island of New Zealand ~ Cardrona & Wanaka

        Caroline Longstaffe, January 26, 2025
      • At mountains where Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were filmed near Paradise, near Glenorchy, near Queenstown, South Island New Zealand

        Day 17: South Island of New Zealand, Glenorchy, searching for The Hobbit

        Caroline Longstaffe, November 22, 2024
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      • A view of Loumrarin, Luberon, Provence, France

        Lourmarin, The Luberon, Provence, Travel guide

        admin, June 21, 2022
      • Plan a stay in Lourmarin, Luberon, Vaucluse, Provence

        Plan a stay in Lourmarin the Luberon, Provence

        Caroline Longstaffe, May 2, 2017
      • Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

        San Francisco – ‘The City by the Bay’ – Travel Guide

        Caroline Longstaffe, February 27, 2017
      • Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA Travel Guide PDF

        Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Travel Guide

        admin, January 31, 2016
    • Stories of Life
      • Building a house in Carmel-by-the Sea

        Busy building a house in Carmel-by-the-Sea

        Caroline Longstaffe, August 1, 2024
      • View of Lourmarin Village, Luberon, Vaucluse, Provence, France

        A million miles away

        Caroline Longstaffe, May 5, 2022
      • Spring blossoms in Lourmarin

        Spring in Provence, England and Lake Tahoe, California

        Caroline Longstaffe, March 9, 2021
      • Dreaming of Christmas

        Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas yet to come

        Caroline Longstaffe, December 5, 2020
    Uzes market, Saturdays and Wednesdays in Uzes, Languedoc Roussillon, France
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    Visit the Uzès Markets!

    admin, March 23, 2016

     The fabulous Uzès market can be found every Wednesday and Saturday by the arches of its magnificent central square, Place-aux-Herbes. On Wednesdays in the Uzès market you’ll find smiling locals offer mouthwatering, regional produce. Cheeses, garlic, wine, flowers, lavender, olive oil, …

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    Plan your stay in Lourmarin visit Uzes, Languedoc Roussillon, France
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    La Place-aux-Herbes, Uzès

    admin, March 22, 2016

      At the the heart of the beautiful city of Uzès’ lies the architecturally stunning, La Place-aux-Herbes. La Place-aux-Herbes is a vast, cobbled square surrounded on three sides by golden, stone arches whose domed canopy covers the patios of shops and …

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    Fenestrelle Tower, Uzès ,Languedoc Rousillon,
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    The Fenestrelle Tower Uzès

    admin, March 18, 2016

    Rue du Portalet, 30700 Uzes Tel : +33 (0)4 66 22 68 88 The Fenestrelle tower is Uzès’ most famous landmark, adjacent to Saint-Théodorit Cathedral, built at the end of the 11th century, this ‘tower of windows’ is the only campanile tower in France. A …

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    Rue du Grande Bougarde, Uzes, Langudeoc Roussillon, France
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    What to see in Uzès

    admin, March 17, 2016

    If all you did whilst staying in Uzès, was to meander around the town, explore its shops, sample its many restaurants, and buy wine and cheese from the local markets, you would have a wonderful week becoming part of the …

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    A video glimpse into Uzes along the Streets of Uzes
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    Watch this video glimpse into Uzès

    admin, March 14, 2016

    The enchanting medieval bastide city of Uzès, just outside of Provence, in Languedoc Roussillon. Come and wander its cobbled streets, admire its gently worn, shuttered buildings. Discover the Ducal château, its Medieval Garden and iconic Fenestrelle tower. Sit under one of the …

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    Bec au Vin Restaurant, Uzes, Languedoc Roussillon, France
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    Restaurants and dining in Uzès

    admin, March 11, 2016

    Where to dine in Uzès? Maybe under the golden arches in Place aux Herbes, shaded by the broad sycamore branches in the square. Enjoying ‘feu de bois’ pizzas on a cobbled streets or a pretty terrace. Savouring French cuisine at …

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    Where to stay in Uzes, Languedoc Roussillon
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    Where to stay in Uzès

    admin, March 9, 2016

    Imagine falling asleep in a luxurious room, once part of grand Renaissance French mansion or under soft linens in the bedroom a now historical, listed building. Or staying in an exquisitely, charming bedroom filled with fresh flowers where the warmth …

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    Provencal Saturday market, Uzès
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    The best Provencal market is in Uzès!

    admin, March 8, 2016

    A man with hairy ears selling goats cheese, a nun blessing us with her wine!  Smiling locals selling linens, ribbons, baskets, and flowers,  cheese makers, olive growers, and an abundance of fresh produce. How can you not visit the Uzès …

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    Arches of Place aux Herbes in Uzes
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    Uzès, the enchanting city almost in Provence!

    admin, March 7, 2016

    Easter is only a few weeks away and Uzès is getting ready. Previously closed shops and restaurants, are re opening. The cobbled streets below the magnificent, golden arches surrounding Place aux Herbes, its stunning central square and market place, are …

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    Carrières de Lumières 2016, Chagall
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    Les Carrières de Lumières 2016 is open

    admin, March 5, 2016

    Les Carrières de Lumières 2016 is open! Located by the magical perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence, Carrières de Lumières is an entrancing projected video art extravaganza. Set deep within a disused bauxite cave it profiles breathtaking works of art. This year’s …

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    ABOUT CAROLINEBORN UNDER A WANDERING STAR

    I was born under a wandering star, an English girl living in California, in love with Provence. I have lived near San Francisco for 17 years but in 2012 spent 20 unforgettable months in Provence, first in beautiful, medieval Uzès, and then in the Luberon’s fairy-tale village of Lourmarin. It was magical and inspired me to write Shutters and Sunflowers; my insights into the local charm of places I love, Provence, England, California and places I travel, suggestions for where to stay, to eat and to visit. Join me and be inspired too, there's a big world waiting to be explored, let me know what you find!

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    Caroline Longstaffe, August 18, 2022

    We have driven through France, north to south and back, (about 1000km each way), more times than I can remember. As children, both our families took holidays driving through France, often headed for Spain. Slightly crammed between siblings, before cars …

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    The lavender of the Luberon, Provence

    Caroline Longstaffe, July 25, 2022
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    I started this blog as a diary whilst living in Provence, calling it ‘Shutters and Sunflowers’ because they both come to mind when I think of Provence. It has developed into a travel resource, about Provence, California, Britain and wherever I travel. There are travel guides for Uzès, Lourmarin, San Francisco, Carmel and Lake Tahoe; ideas for boutique accommodation, where to sample delicious, regional food, advice about what to see and historical insights. I don't pretend to know all the options but write about what touches my heart; rows of Provencal shutters, fields of sunflowers; about ‘living the journey, not waiting to get to the destination.’ I hope Shutters and Sunflowers will inspire you to visit some of the beautiful places that I have been fortunate enough to go to, do get in touch if I can be of any help in planning your special trips.

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