Postcards From Provence

In this episode, I'm sharing the things about daily life in Provence that nobody tells you in advance. The small, practical rules that locals just know, and that make the difference between feeling like you're fighting the system here and feeling like you're actually part of it. I start with a quick check-in from the middle of a canicule (heatwave) - what the heat is really like on the ground, and...

In this episode, I'm sharing everything I wish I'd known before my first visit to Provence - the practical side of things that can make the difference between a trip that feels rushed and one that actually lets this place in. I cover when to come (and what each season actually feels like on the ground), where to stay, how to get here and get around - including a strong case for renting a car - and...

In this episode, I'm joined by William Ruller, a painter and ceramicist whose visual language was forged in the abandoned mills and industrial landscapes of upstate New York, where he grew up and who now lives in Apt, in the Luberon. We talk about what it means to live somewhere that isn't the place that made you. William is, by his own description, a little moody and a little romantic, drawn to m...

In this episode, I'm sharing why markets are one of my absolute favourite things about life in Provence - and one of the biggest reasons I live here. I talk about what makes Provençal markets special, what you can expect to find (with a season-by-season walk through the produce), and the practical tips that will help you get the most out of a visit. I also share some of my favourite markets: – Cou...

In this episode, I'm joined by the utterly delightful Florence Champ, a painter who divides her time between Provence and Lisbon, and whose work is shaped by light, colour, and the rhythms of daily life. We talk about growing up between Uzès and the Alpilles, what it means to live somewhere rather than visit, and how Provence finds its way onto the canvas, even when she's painting elsewhere. Flore...

In this episode, I'm sharing 10 restaurants I truly love here in Provence - the places I return to again and again, and the ones I always recommend to friends when they visit. From long, lazy lunches in Ménerbes to aperitif spots, village bistros, and destination dining in the Luberon and the Alpilles, this is my personal, tried-and-tested list rather than a "best of." I talk through: – Café du Pr...

In this first portrait episode, I'm joined by Lise Kvan, co-owner of Le Saint Hubert , a restaurant and hotel in the heart of Provence. We talk about her life here - what brought her to the region, what it's like running a restaurant and hotel with her husband Eric, and the rhythms of daily life in Provence. Lise shares her perspective on food, hospitality and the small details that make this part...

Spring is one of the most beautiful and quietly transformative times of year in Provence. In this episode, I talk about what the season feels like here - the light, the markets beginning to fill again, the first warm days and the sense of everything gently coming back to life after winter. It's a slower, softer kind of spring than you might expect, and one that reveals itself in small, everyday mo...

In this first episode, I'm introducing myself and sharing the story behind the podcast - how I came to live in Provence and why I wanted to create something that captures the feeling of life in the south of France. This podcast is a mix of personal reflections and conversations with people who live and work in Provence (from artists and writers to makers and creatives) exploring not just what life...